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Dedication
by Claudia McCue
Real World Print Production with Adobe Creative Suite Applications
Copyright
Dedication
Introduction
Who Should Read This Book
What This Book Is Not
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Life Cycle of a Print Job
The Olden Days
Brave New World: Desktop Publishing
Job Submission
Scenic Tour of a Typical Printing Plant
Sales
Customer Service
Planning, Estimating, and Scheduling
Preflight
Prepress
Creating Plates
Pressroom
Digital Printing
Finishing
Fulfillment and Shipping
Glossary of Printing Terms
Ink on Paper
Fundamentals of Black-and-White Printing
Fundamentals of Color Printing
Limitations of CMYK
Spot Colors
Approximating Spot Colors with Process
Press Issues
Registration
Trapping
Large Ink Coverage Areas
Rich Black
Problem Inks
Specialty Inks
Custom Mixed Inks
Coatings and Varnishes
Digital Printing
Digital Printing Advantages
Digital Printing Issues
Your Monitor is Not Made of Paper
A Quick Overview of Color Management
Control Your Environment
Realistic Expectations
Contract Proofs
Binding and Finishing
One Size Does Not Fit All
Rule Number One: Build to the Correct Trim Size
Rule Number Two: Provide Bleed
Rule Number Three: Stay Away from the Edge
Rule Number Four: Follow the Print Specifications
Folding: High-Speed Origami
Imposition
Basic Imposition
Multipage Imposition
Binding Methods
Saddle Stitching
Perfect Binding and Case Binding
Comb Binding
Coil Binding
Other Binding Methods
Moving Beyond Two Dimensions
Die Cutting
Embossing
Foil Stamping
Preparing Raster Images
Ancient Times: B.P. (Before Pixels)
Now: A.P. (All Pixels, All the Time)
Scanners
Digital Cameras
Imaging Software
Resolution and Image Fidelity
Bitmap Images
Scaling Up
Scaling Down
Planning Ahead
Digital Photographs
Cropping and Transforming Images
Appropriate Image Formats for Print
TIFF
Photoshop EPS
Photoshop Native (PSD)
Photoshop PDF
Moving to Native PSD and PDF
Special Case: Screen Captures
Converting Screen Captures to CMYK
RGB versus CMYK
Inappropriate Image Formats for Print
Vector Graphics
Vector File Formats
Encapsulated PostScript (EPS)
Native File Formats
Adobe PDF
Vector Formats Not Appropriate for Print
Handling Text
Embedding Fonts
Outlining Text
Incorporating Images into Vector Files
Avoiding Unnecessary Complexity
Simplify Your Paths
Recommended Approaches to Document Construction
Fonts
Font Flavors
PostScript (Type 1) Fonts
TrueType Fonts
OpenType Fonts
Macintosh OS X System Fonts
Windows System Fonts
Multiple Master Fonts
Substituting One Font Species for Another
Activating Fonts in the Operating System
Apple Font Book
Windows Control Panel
Font-Management Programs
Automatic Font Activation
Font Conflicts
Font Licensing Issues
End User License Agreements (EULAs)
Embedding Fonts in PDFs
Converting Text To Outlines
Sending Fonts to the Print Service Provider
Cross-Platform Issues
Crossing The Great Divide
Naming Files
Let’s Have a Lot of Brevity
Filenames Don’t Need Punctuation. Period.
Watch Your Language
Include File Extensions
Fonts
Graphics Formats
Job Submission
Preparations During the Design Process
Talking with the Printer
Planning for Print
Checking Raster Images
Checking Vector Artwork
Checking Page Layout Files
Sending Job Files
Submitting PDF Files
Submitting Application Files
Platform Issues
Sending Files
Preparing for Proofing Cycles
Checking Image Proofs
Checking Page Proofs
Checking Corrections
Checking Imposed Bluelines
Signing Off on Proofs
Attending a Press Check
Photoshop CS4 Production Tips
Off to a good Start
Know the Fate of the Image
Image Resolution
Color Space
Converting RGB to CMYK
Working in Layers
Don’t Erase that Pixel!
Color Corrections with a Safety Net
Smart Objects
Clipping Masks
Should You Flatten a Layered File?
Transparency
Silhouettes and Masking
Creating a Path: Right and Wrong
Alternative Silhouetting Methods
Non-Destructive Mask Edits
Beyond CMYK
Creating Duotones
Adding Spot Color to a CMYK Image
Creating a Spot Varnish Plate
Beyond Pixels
Vector Elements
Saving as a Photoshop PDF
Saving for Other Applications
Illustrator CS4 Production Tips
Document Profile and Color Mode
Artboards
Creating Artboards
Modifying Artboards
Bleed Settings
Please Don’t Call Artboards “Pages”
Using Symbols
Simplifying Complex Artwork
Live Effects
Why Filters Are Gone
Using the Appearance Panel
Creating 3D Artwork
Transparency
Flattening Transparency
Linked and Embedded Images
Blended Objects
Spot Colors
Pantone Goe System
What About My Old Pantone Guides?
Separations Preview
Why Versions Matter
Saving For Other Applications
Saving Files with Multiple Artboards
Creating PDF Files
Saving to PDF
Opening PDF Files in Illustrator
InDesign CS4 Production Tips
Graphics
Placing Graphics
There’s Good Drag and Drop...
... and There’s Bad Drag and Drop
Embedding and Unembedding Graphics
Updating Missing or Modified Graphics
Editing Graphics
Transforming Graphics
Using Native Files
Photoshop Native Files (PSD)
Illustrator Native Files (AI)
InDesign Files as Artwork
PDF Files as Artwork
Swatches
Stubborn Swatches
What to Do About All Those Extra Swatches
Ink Manager
Colorizing Images
Converting Legacy QuarkXPress and PageMaker Files
Preparing for Conversion
What to Expect
Miscellaneous Document Tips
IDLK Files
Automatic Recovery
Going Back in Time
Cautions About Backsaving
Reducing File Size
Let It Bleed
One Size Fits All: Layout Adjustment
Checking Out of the Library
Why Is My Text Two Sizes?
Getting Smart
Transparency
Transparency Flattening
Finding & Fixing Problems
Forensic Tools
Info Panel
Live Preflight
Creating a Custom Preflight Profile
Importing and Sharing a Preflight Profile
Packaging the File
PDF Creation Methods
PDF Creation Settings
Acrobat Production Tips
Acrobat Product Line
Where Do PDFs Come From?
Creating PDF Files
Determining Which Type of PDF You Should Create
PDF Settings and Some Important Standards
Export vs. Distiller
Acrobat Distiller
Handling Image Content
Font Embedding
Editing PDF Files
Editing Text
Editing Graphics
Comment and Review
Reader Users Can Play, Too
Collaborating with Others
Collecting and Summarizing Comments
ConnectNow
Sharing Your Screen with Adobe ConnectNow
Acrobat.com
Print Production Toolbar
Forensic Tools: What’s Wrong with This PDF?
Repair Tools
Ink Manager
Convert Colors
Add Printer Marks
Crop Pages
Fix Hairlines
Transparency Flattener Preview
PDF Optimizer
Trap Presets
JDF
Using External PDF Editors
Print Production Resources
Organizations
User Groups
Online Communities and Forums
Printing Industry Organizations
Packaging Organizations
Technical Education Organizations
Conferences and Trade Shows
Printing Industry Events
Design Conferences
Design and Printing Books
Desktop Publishing
General Design
General Printing
Typography
Software-Specific Books
Acrobat
Adobe Creative Suite
Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
Photoshop Specialty Topics
Publications
Desktop Publishing
Design
Printing Technology
Tutorials
Destinations
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