Each spot tint library is associated with a spot color library from the Color Database Editor. Together the two libraries allow the proofer to better simulate how spot colors print on press.
- In Proofer Viewer, from the Configure menu, select Spot Tint Color Libraries.
- Click New.
Perform one of the following actions:
To | Do this |
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Associate the spot tint library with a user library | Select User Library, and select a user library from the list. |
Associate the spot tint library with a factory library | Select Factory Library, and select a factory library from the list. |
These lists display existing color libraries from the Color Database Editor. Use the Color Database Editor to create or edit color libraries.
- Perform one of the following actions:
- If you have L*a*b* measurements of the substrate on which you will print the spot tint colors on press, type the measurements in the Press substrate white point box.
- If you do not have L*a*b* measurements of the substrate on which you will print the spot tint colors on press, use the default values.
- Perform one of the following actions:
- If you selected a CMYK color library, in the Proofer Profile list, select the profile for the proofer media on which you will print the spot tints.
- If you did not select a CMYK color library, skip this step.
- In the Simulation list, specify the type of tint range that you want to simulate, and set the options available for your choice.
- (Optional) Click Customize to customize individual colors in the library.
- Click Save.
