FTP Uploads

We have created a simplified method of transferring your files to our Art department. We hope this will save you time and expedite your orders. Please follow these simple steps when transferring files to Commercial.

FOR PC USERS

• Create a folder with a SIGNIFICANT tag (company name or PO number) that identifies the files(s) being sent.
  PLEASE NOTE: Do not use any special characters, or put any spaces in the tag! Please use numbers & letters only.
• Place inside the labeled folder the following: a text file with instructions for what you would like us to do and/or any special preferences you have and all the files needed to complete the order.
• Once you have created a folder with a significant tag and placed the appropriate files into it, compress the folder using Stuffit (MAC), WinZip (PC) or comparable compression software. HINT: If the compressed file becomes too large to deal with, or if you think it will, break your files down into smaller folders (fonts, links, documents) and then compress them.
• Next, click on the “Open FTP site” link, open Windows Explorer, go to the compressed Folder’s location, drag the compressed folder from its stored location and drop it into the designated FTP area. When the file is transferred, it will only copy the file and will not remove it from its original location.

Open FTP Site

FOR MAC USERS

• Create a folder with a SIGNIFICANT tag (company name or PO number) that identifies the files(s) being sent.
  PLEASE NOTE: Do not use any special characters, or put any spaces in the tag! Please use numbers & letters only.
• Place inside the labeled folder the following: a text file with instructions for what you would like us to do and/or any special preferences you have and all the files needed to complete the order.
• Once you have created a folder with a significant tag and placed the appropriate files into it, compress the folder using Stuffit (MAC), WinZip (PC) or comparable compression software. HINT: If the compressed file becomes too large to deal with, or if you think it will, break your files down into smaller folders (fonts, links, documents) and then compress them.
• Unfortunately, the drag and drop feature will not work for Mac users. You will need to use installed FTP client software to transfer the file. (See below to download FTP software) To reach Commercial's FTP site, you will need the following information:

Host Address: ftp.printcbf.com
Username: cbfuploads
Password: cbfuploads

• Next, go to the compressed Folder’s location, drag the compressed folder from its stored location and drop it into the designated FTP area. When the file is transferred, it will only copy the file and will not remove it from its original location.

Download the latest copy of Fetch 5.05 FTP software here

Fetch 5 is compatible with Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later, including Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger". Not running Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later? Fetch 4 is compatible with Mac OS X, Mac OS 9, Mac OS 8, and System 7.

If you need technical assistance, please email support@printcbf.com or call 800-243-9701 extension 106.

NOTE: For security reasons, once the file(s) have been successfully transferred they can only be opened/deleted by Commercial staff.