Overview
Why you should complete this activity
In this activity you will learn the following tasks:
- Apply options in a step-and-repeat output process template for outputting to a supported large format proofing device
- Check an imposed step-and-repeat layout by creating a virtual proof
- Map spot colors during the proof output process
Audience
Operators or anyone who will use the Prinergy Workflow Packaging Automation Expansion Pack together with the Kodak Pandora packaging layout software regularly
Time required
Approximately 15-20 minutes
Recommended reading
- Prinergy Powerpack Workflow 7.5 Workshop User Guide search key words: Working with Artwork Sets, Working with Layouts, Generating Proofs and Output, Generating Output Proof
What you'll need
For this activity you need to locate
Packaging Activity Source Files/Hungry Cat Carton/Hungry Cat Carton 1.pdfPackaging Activity Source Files/Hungry Cat Carton/Hungry Cat Carton.CF2
OR:
Packaging Activity Source Files/Vitamin carton/Vitamins.epsPackaging Activity Source Files/Vitamin carton/Vitamins.cf2
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_Step_and_Repeat (where XX represents your initials)
Process templates
- Refine: 1st Ref-Normz, 2ndRef-MapColors Trap
- Virtual proof: Virtual Proof.Imposed.600
You want to adjust the orientation and resolution of the step-and-repeat proofs, meeting the requirements of a specific customer. In this activity you will create and use such a step-and-repeat output process template.
Important: If using the translated Pandora software version in French, Spanish, or German, remember to use a comma (,) for fractional measurements instead of a period (.). For example, English = 456.7 French/Spanish/German = 456,7.