Creating a file for content proofing

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.

1. From the File menu, select Combine for Content Proof.
2. In the table of separations, select the separations that you want to include in the file for proofing.
3. 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
4. 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.
5. To scale the output file, in the Scale box, type a scale value.
6. To rotate the output file, in the Rotate box, select the required degree of rotation.
7. To flip the output file, in the Flip box, select Horizontal or Vertical.
8. 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 
9. Click OK.
10. In the Save dialog box, browse to the location where you want to save the output file.
11. In the File name box, type a name for the file.
12. Click Save.
    The resulting TIFF file can be proofed on your proofer.