Overview

Why you should complete this activity

In this activity you will learn how to create print transfer curves to control the response of a Kodak Flexcel NX plate.

 
This activity is important because it illustrates how to:

• Create a Loose 1-Up Artwork Output process template group
• Create and use a customized Loose 1-Up Artwork Output process template

What you'll need

For this activity you need to locate:

• PST for Packaging Practice Files / Act_03_Create 1-up Artwork PT

What you need to know

The flexographic printing technology uses a flexible relief plate to transfer inks from a cylinder to a substrate. The flexographic print response is controlled by the highlight gain and minimum printable dot. The minimum printable dot is accomplished by using mindot bump and cutoff curves.