VPS+ enables you to create a single 8-bit TIFF file that combines all of the separations of your job (multiple 1-bit TIFF files) into a CMYK image, which you can proof for content on any proofer. Available only through Packaging Mode.
- This proof is not color-accurate and is intended only for content proofing.
- For best results, the resolution of the input files should be as high as possible (for example, 2400 dpi).
- Another option for creating a content proof is to use Descreen. Descreen can create either a composite CMYK contone file or a composite PDF with all spot channels retained.
- From the File menu, select Combine for Content Proof.
- In the table of separations, select the separations that you want to include in the file for proofing.
- From the Color list, select one of the following options:
- Full Color CMYK: To create a file of the image in full color (all CMYK separations)
- One Color: To create a file of one separation of the image.
If you select this option, and if you want the separation to be proofed in black, select the Change to black check box. - Grayscale: To create a file of the image in black and white
- From the Output resolution list, select a resolution for the output file.
For faster performance, select 300 or 360 dpi. For better quality but slower performance, select 600 or 720 dpi. - To scale the output file, in the Scale box, type a scale value.
- To rotate the output file, in the Rotate box, select the required degree of rotation.
- To flip the output file, in the Flip box, select Horizontal or Vertical.
- To include a label in the output file, select one or more of the following check boxes:
- File name: To include the file name in the proof
- Date and time: To include time and date in the proof
- Separation name: To include the separation name or names in the proof
- Click OK.
- In the Save dialog box, browse to the location where you want to save the output file.
- In the File name box, type a name for the file.
- Click Save.
The resulting TIFF file can be proofed on your proofer.