CHROME Digital: File Transfer

Here are additional options for sending files via the Internet:

FTP Uploader

Transmit files to our FTP Server using our new web-based FTP interface. Click on the link below to open a new window, where you can use either the Drag and Drop "Crush Uploader" button, or the "Browser Uploader" button to send your files to us. See further instructions below.

It may be necessary to disable your popup blocker to use this feature.

FTP Uploader link:

FTP File Uploader

Please e-mail output@chromedigital.com to notify us that you've sent your files. Please provide your contact information and a description of your job.

FTP APPLET

Most customers should have success transmitting files using our FTP applet. This is an easy drag-and-drop, or cut-and-paste interface for sending us files. More instructions below.

An Online Output Form information form is provided on the same webpage so you can tell us about your job requirements as you upload files.

Applet link

Please e-mail output@chromedigital.com to notify us that you've sent your files. Please provide your contact information and a description of your job.

E-MAIL ATTACHMENT

Send an E-mail message with files attached.
Not recommended for attachments greater than a couple of megabytes.
See detailed instructions.

output@chromedigital.com

This Java-based program provides an easy interface to upload files to our server.

FTP File Uploader

Click on the link to the uploader, which opens a new window where you'll see the following.
Click on the Crush Uploader button.

After accepting the Java security warning (click "YES"), you will see the drag and drop window. Simply drag files or folders from your harddrive to the box, and click upload.

This small program is very user-friendly and compatible with most newer systems. Upon arriving at the webpage, you will be prompted to allow the installation of the latest version of Java (if you don't already have it). Follow the instructions and then allow a few moments for the Chrome logo to appear in the box. You can then drag and drop files or folders into a small upload box, up to 100MB per upload.

Applet LInk

For those customers comfortable with FTP transfer, you may use your browser or an FTP Client program. FTP is a preferred method of digital transfer because FTP can handle larger files and transfer files faster than e-mail attachments.

We can now accept files of any size to our FTP server. You are only limited by your own connection and patience.

We'll show you two different ways to send us files via FTP.

Mac OS X users can click here for complete instructions and options, but we recommend using the FTP applet described above.

Using Your Web Browser:

Both Internet Explorer (PC version only) and Netscape Navigator (PC and Mac) support "drag and drop" FTP file transmission for many types of files. The new Internet Explorer version 7 requires that you click the "Page" button on the upper right corner of the window, and then choose "Open FTP Site in Windows Explorer" from the drop down menu before you can drap and drop.

FireFox requires an "Extension" to be installed for FTP capability. There is one available called FireFTP. To add this extension, go to the "Tools" menu, click on "Extensions", and when the Extensions window appears, click on "Get more.xtensions" at the bottom of the window. At the "Firefox Add-ons" web page, search for "FireFTP", and install. (Click on the name of the add-on, click on "Install Now" on following web page. Follow the directions.) Restart Firefox.

To transfer files to our FTP server, first move or copy your file(s) to your desktop. If you have multiple files to transfer, please use a File Compression program such as WinZip or Stuffit to compress all your files into a single archive, or call us to create a special folder on our server for you. Users of Mac OS X Panther can create compressed archives with the built-in "Create Archive" command.

Next, click on the link below, and a new browser window will open.

FTP server - ftp://ftp.chromedigital.com

You should be able "drag and drop" your file into the browser window. Wait for your file to transfer. Refresh your browser window and your file name should appear in the list. Finally, give us a call at (619) 233-3456 so we can discuss your job and clock it in production.

Netscape users: If you are unable to drag and drop the file, Netscape provides an "Upload File" command under the "File" menu.

Using an FTP Client Application:

For Macintosh, we recommend the shareware program Fetch.
For Windows PC, we recommend SmartFTP Client.
Both programs can be downloaded from Download.com.

We will use Fetch for the following demonstration, but all FTP programs work virtually the same. Some client programs offer an "Anonymous" checkbox so you will not have to enter the Username/Password information as shown.

To login: Please login as "anonymous", and use your e-mail address for your password.

Please compress all files, along with a ReadMe text file explaining your job, into a single archive using commonly used software such as Stuffit, or Winzip, or call us to create a folder for you on our server.

Drag your file(s) into the window, or click on the "Put File" button.

IMPORTANT: After sending your message and attachment, please call (619) 233-3456 to verify that we have received your job, and can start work on it. Your job will not be clocked into production until you have phoned and verified.

If your file is small (less than two megabytes), you are welcome to attach the file to an e-mail message. However, e-mail is slower and less reliable than FTP and can sometimes take extra time to transfer.

If you have multiple files to transfer, please use a File Compression program such as WinZip or Stuffit to compress all your files into a single archive.

Send mail with your attached file(s) to:

output@chromedigital.com

Please cut and paste the text below in the contents of your mail:

Company Name:
Your Name:
Phone Number:

Type(s) of Output:
Name of Attached File(s):
Number of pages/prints to be printed:
Copies of each:

Date and Time Needed:
Delivery or Pickup information:

Payment Information:

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FTP Uploader

FTP APPLET

E-MAIL ATTACHMENT