How to FTP Files to Repro Graphics

Besides submitting your files on a thumb drive, ZIP 100mg disks or CD you might find the need to submit your files electronically to us. We recommend that you use File Transfer Protocol (FTP) when your files will not fit on the before mentioned media. Emailing your files is not advisable.

• From a Macintosh
• From a PC

FTPing From a Macintosh

The FTP program for the Macintosh is Fetch. If you do not have Fetch, you can download it from the Software Website by searching for Fetch. You will want to download the file fetch-3.0.3-installer.hqx . The file will require a decompression program such as Stuffit to open it, a program you can also download from the Software site.

Step-by-Step FTP Using Fetch

Once you have installed the FTP software, double click on your Fetch software to open it. You will get a window with four entry fields

1. In the field that asks for Host enter: reproftp.ucdavis.edu
   User ID Field: anonymouse
   Leave Password:1!2@

2. Leave Directory blank.
   If you have entered the information correctly, you will see the reproftp
   directory on your screen.

3. Under Directories in the menu bar, click create new directory,
   and when prompted to name your directory enter your first initial and last name. Click OK.
   Your directory will remain on our server and subsequent ftp submissions will not require you to repeat this step.

4. Double click on the new folder that has your name to open your directory. And once again create another directory/folder for the job you are sending. Name it something that is similar to what the job is i.e. invitation pkg, open house, dept brochure, etc. Double click on this folder to proceed.

5. Click “PUT“ and locate the folder (on your hard drive} that you want to send to us. You will have to upload each file in the job folder separately. Choose the first file you want to send, select “BINHEX” for format and click OK. You will repeat this step until all files, images, and fonts are uploaded.

6. When submitting your Repro Graphics Work Request Form, be sure to indicate that file has been “FTP’ed” to us and identify the name of your directory and the job folder. Each job should have its own folder within your directory.

From a PC

If you do not already have any ftp client software, we recommend using the shareware FTP program known as AbsoluteFTP, available on the Software Website by searching for AbsoluteFTP.

Step-by-step Using Absolute FTP

Now, launch the software you have installed.
Connecting to our ftp site:

1. Choose 'Connect' from the File menu to bring up the "Connect" window.

2. Click the 'New Session' toolbar button.

3. Enter the FTP server's address: reproftp.ucdavis.edu

4. Click the 'Next' button.

5. Check the 'Anonymous login' checkbox.

6. Password: 1!2@

7. Click the 'Next' button to bypass the initial directory page.

8. Click the 'Finish' button to accept the default session name.

9. Select the new entry just created. Note that this entry is saved in the AbsoluteFTP database and can be reused by bringing up the "Connect" window (see step 1).

10. Click the 'Connect' button.

Uploading your files:

1. On the right half of the window are the files on the remote system (reproftp.ucdavis.edu). Right click in that area and select “MkDir”. Name it as your first initial followed by your last name (ex. Bob Smith would name it b_smith, or with your department name). Click OK. Your directory will remain on our server and subsequent ftp submissions will not require you to repeat this step.

2. Double click on your new folder. Once inside, create another folder using the same process, and name it according to the job you are submitting. If you are submitting more than one job, please create a separate folder for each project.

3. Now locate the file(s) you wish to upload into that directory on your local system, using either the left half of the Winsock FTP Pro window, or by navigating to their location through windows. Select the files and drag them into the Remote Site section of Winsock FTP Pro. Please include all needed files, fonts, and images. Fonts should be uploaded into a FONTS folder and images should be placed in a folder you have called IMAGES. When the upload has completed, click exit.

4. When submitting your Repro Graphics Work Request Form, be sure to indicate that file has been FTP’d to us and please identify the name of your directory and the job folder(s).