See Creating an output process template before performing this procedure.
Raster color management calculates the correct color balance for each pixel in a file. This is a very processor-intense activity and can significantly affect file throughput speed. Raster color management only works with continuous tone images. It does not work for screened output. It is suitable for proofing but not for plating.
- From the Output To list, select an appropriate format.
- In the Match Colors section, select the Overprint Handling. By default, overprint handling is disabled. This provides faster file throughput but provides less accurate color matching in overprinted areas. Select the Overprint Handling check box to enable the raster or vector color manager. When overprint handling is enabled there are two methods available:
- Raster: Raster color management calculates the correct color balance for each pixel in a file. This is a very processor-intense activity and can significantly affect file throughput speed. Raster color management only works with continuous tone images. It does not work for screened output. It is suitable for proofing but not for plating.
- Vector: Vector overprint handling color matches the overprint areas by creating a new vector object for each area of overlap. It matches the color of this new vector object as a separate entity. This is significantly faster than raster color management. Vector color management can be used for both proofs and plates.
Note: This is a licensed feature. Vector color management is one of the features available as part of the Proof Color Management package.
Note: In order to use raster color management you need to have a proof color management license. See Using raster color management.
- From the Method list, select Raster.
- Save the process template.