Prepress

Digital Color Prepress describes the techniques and production cycle used to output digital color pages and integrate them with desktop publishing. Until recently, digital color prepress, concepts and techniques for color calibration, color proofing and imagesetting were the exclusive domain of skilled tradespeople. In recent years, prices for sophisticated application software and hardware have dropped to a level where designers and artists are being called on to perform these functions.

Prepress Considerations

• Types of Proofing
• Halftoning and Banding
• Trapping and Overprinting
• Dot Gain and Dot Density
• Stripping/Imposition
• Screening Technologies

Color Separation and Color Models

• Halftoning and Screening
• Color Palettes and Color-Matching Systems

Color Management

• Understanding Color Management
• Choosing Color Profiles
• Choosing Advanced Color Management Settings
• Understanding the Color Management Dialog Box
• Working with Color Profiles
• Calibrating Your Equipment

Prepare for Service Bureau

• Gather All Files Associated With This Document
• Choose a Profile Provided by Your Service Bureau

Service Bureau Profiler

File Preparation for Professional Output

• Scanning and Bitmap Considerations
• Vector Image Considerations
• Including Vital Information