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Text file formats
Transferring text via the clipboard
Graphic file formats
File sizes and compression
Anatomy of a TIFF file
Anatomy of an EPS file
Anatomy of a PDF file
Working with DCS files
Embedding clipping paths |
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| Resolution and image
quality |
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Scanning resolution
Optical resolution and bit depth
On-screen display
Downsampling
Output device resolution
halftone screen resolution |
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| Scanning techniques |
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Scanner software vs plug-ins
Choosing a resolution
Resolution vs file size |
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Scanning line art
Scanning halftones
Scanning colour and b/w
Making enhancements at scan time |
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| Handling colour |
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RGB vs CMYK
Spot and process colours
Colour management overview
What is trapping?
Reasons for misregistration
Trapping techniques |
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| Choosing a service
bureau |
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File formats accepted
Applications supported
Platforms supported
Fonts available
Types of proofing supported
Standard turnaround and pricing
Charges for urgent jobs
Trapping and imposition
Equipment used |
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| Preflighting techniques |
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Checking font usage
Avoiding banding
Collecting all files used
Scaling and rotating graphics
Converting spot colours to process
Avoiding EPS nesting
Avoiding RGB graphics and colours
Checking bleeds
Checking media |
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| Proofing and quality
control |
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Overviewing of proofing
Soft proofing
Industry standard colour proofs
Analysing a colour proof |
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