This hot folder removes the halftone screening data from an incoming screened 1-bit TIFF file and converts this file into a continuous-tone 8-bit TIFF file. 

Note: To specify whether a descreened file outputs as CMYK TIFF or PDF with all spot channels, go to Edit > Preferences > Descreen. 

General steps for creating a hot folder

Setting up the Descreen hot folder

  1. In the Hot folder type list, select Descreen.
  2. Set the hot folder options as needed.
  3. Click Save.

Hot folder options for Descreen

OptionSettingNotes
Output resolutionUser-defined

Type the required resolution of the output file.

ScaleUser-definedType a scale value.
Rotate
  • 0°
  • 90°
  • 180°
  • 270°

To rotate the output file, select the required degree of rotation.

Flip
  • None
  • Horizontal
  • Vertical

To flip the output file, select Horizontal or Vertical..

 
Method
  • Auto detect
  • Halftone
  • Linework

Sharpen
  • None
  • Normal
  • Extra