Check PDF before sending to printer PDF files can be quickly checked using the output preview tool in Adobe Acrobat Pro. The properties of your page elements can be inspected to find the Colour Space, Resolution, Graphics, Ink Levels etc. 1.
Open your PDF in Adobe® Acrobat Pro DC.
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Simulation Profile: Allows you to preview with your chosen colour profile.
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Simulate Overprinting: Preview the blending of colours that are set to overprint.
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Show: Allows objects to be shown in isolation.
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Seperations: Shows Process and Spot plates. Toggle on/off for output preview
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Select Tools>Print Production>Output Preview.
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Object Inspector: Provides a detailed inspection of properties within the file. Click on areas in your image to enable.
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Total Area Coverage: Allows user to inspect areas of total ink coverage. Set the value according to the chart below.
Note – Areas exceeding the machine capabilities will be automatically adjusted by the RIP.
Total Ink Limits: CMYK – Total Ink limit is 240% 3.
Check the selection for Simulate Overprinting.
However the pointer over the preview image to check ink levels. If the file is set up correctly, all areas designated as Speciality Colours will appear under the Spot Plate. See details below for options of Output Preview.
CMYK + Spot Clear – Total Ink limit is 260% CMYK + 1 Special (Silver, Gold ) - Ink limit is 360% CMYK + 2 Specials (Silver, Gold) - Ink limit is 360% CMYK + Metallic Colour with Embossed Enhancement enabled - Ink limit is 440%
IridesseTM Design Guidelines
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