Overview
Why you should complete this activity
In this activity, you will learn how to create a basic vector trap. A vector trap, in comparison with a raster trap, can be altered afterward if necessary.
This activity includes how to create, view and edit a trap. All trapping procedures will be accomplished using a Trapping Process Template and the Kodak Prinergy PDF Trap Editor software.
Audience
- Prepress Operators
Time required
Approximately 10-15 minutes
Recommended reading
- Prinergy Powerpack Workflow 7.5 Workshop User Guide search key words: Trapping Tools, PDF Trapper, Trapping Examples, Trap Editor, Trapping Spot Colors
What you'll need
Note: The Refine a 1-up artwork PDF file to set color mapping activity should be completed prior to this activity.
For this activity you need to locate:
Packaging Activity Source Files/Trapping Labs/No Curves.pdf
Activity specifications
If you are confident that you can complete the activity on your own, view the following naming conventions and required process template settings.
Naming convention
- Job name: XX_Basic_Vector_Trap (where XX is your initials)
Process templates
- Refine: 1stRef-Normz; 2ndRef-MapColors Trap; 2ndRef-MapColors