FTP Upload Instructions

[Dave Ashton]

Ok folks, I keep getting asked this so I am posting instructions for how you should all upload your images for printing.

All your files will need to be in folders which are named in mind of the size and finish. E.g. 6x4 Gloss, 16x12 Matt.....etc you get the idea.

If you are uploading numerous jobs and you want them keeping seperate you can place these folders within a folder with your customers name, ie Ashton Sizes Enc

Also for the duplicated images you should make copies of that file in the same folder. That way we simply run 1 of each in every folder. However if you have a large run of duplications ie 2 sets of proofs. You would then name a folder 5x4 Gloss 2 of Each

Hope this helps, and a big thankyou :icon_nice to you all for such a great response to the service. If anyone has more questions on FTP post them here and I will respond.

Dave

[Lee Ash]

Hi dave... Martin has sorted me out a username and password.... but I don't really know the err.... basics of uploading my pics via FTP.. I understand what you've said above but where do I go and what do I do?
Cheers Lee

[Dave Ashton]

Sorry for the delay Lee, busy weekend. Anyway to your point. For the easiest way to send your files you can use simply use your browser (Internet Explorer) If you click on the following link: -

ftp://ftp.ashtonphotographics.co.uk/

This should open I.Explorer and prompt you to enter your username and password which Martin has already provided you with. Once entered this takes you to your folder on our server. (It will be empty) How all you need to do is drag and drop your files into the folder and they will start to upload. If you look at the FTP instructions posted earlier you will see how we prefer to recieve files for printing.

You can also use FTP software to do this, for example we use Cute FTP Pro (others available) Think this cost about £50 at the time. There are freeware FTP programes also available. We need such programmes due to the amount of files we deal with, you might find the first example a good place to start though. If you need more help give me a shout.

[Lee Ash]

Thanks Dave... I'll sort out my pictures and get them to you.
Lee

[Lee Ash]

Dave... I've sent you an email
cheers Lee

[Lee Ash]

Hi Dave... got the pics back... I just wanted to say thanks for a brilliant service...I shall be sending some more soon!
cheers Lee

[Dave Ashton]

We got there in the end mate!! Thanks for the custom speak to you soon

[Kirsty]

Hi Dave,
I want to use your service but i have no idea what to do i have renamed the file but not sure what to do next can you help please?

[Dave Ashton]

Hi Kirsty, check your PMs:coffee: Instructions Enclosed

[Kirsty]

Hey Dave,
I havnt recieved your pm for some reason, please could you email me the instructions?

[Dave Ashton]

Sorry Kirsty not sure what happened with that, sent you an email about 5 mins ago. If you need more help you know where to find me.

[Lowryn]

I would like to try your printing services but I can't log in using that link...please help

[Dave Ashton]

Hi Lowryn

You will need an FTP account set up first if you wish to send images to us. If you Email me directly with your requirements I can get things set up for you. My email is dave@ashtonphotographics.co.uk