The following qualities are also specified in the format descriptions:
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Composite or separated (specified for all output formats)
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Composite
—All separations are together in one page in one file.
Note: Not all composite formats support spot colors. Some composite
formats support CMYK process colors only.
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Separated
— All separations are in separate channels or files.
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Continuous or screened (specified for raster output only)
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Contone
(continuous tone (CT))— 8 bits per channel, 256
shades
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Screened
(halftone)— 1 bit per channel, prescreened, 1 shade
The following information pertains to output formats selected in the
Output To
list on output process templates.
If you want to move a Prinergy job from one Prinergy system to
another, see
on page
or see
on page
Option
Description
Recommended Use
Raster Output
: Output files are bitmaps that represent an image as a matrix of dots. The output is similar to
what one might get from a scanner. Raster output is the result of sending vector data such as text or paths
through a RIP.
DCS Raster
Creates screened or continuous
tone, separated output only.
Contains already-RIPed, screened
bitmap data that can be used with
any raster-based proofer. In
contrast, DCS vector output contains
data that is not RIPed or screened,
but is intended to be further
processed in another workflow or
RIP.
Output of spot colors is supported.
Screened: Use when you need a prescreened
DCS (copydot-like file. This is when you want
to preprocess a file to speed final output, or
when you want to lock down the screening.
Contone: Use when you want the final RIP to
perform the screening, and the final RIP
requires rasterized input. Using this method,
text edges will appear fuzzy.
Epson 5000 and Epson
9000
Creates 1-bit screened output.
Spot colors are converted to process.
Epson 5000 and Epson 9000 printers
respectively.
EPS Raster
Creates screened or continuous
tone, composite output only.
This produces one composite bitmap
file. Spot colors are converted to
process colors (CMYK recipes).
Output is supported on four-color
process devices.
Third-party proofing devices that support
raster output— for example, Hewlett Packard
laser printers.
Proofs and final output
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