Trouble-free Printing

Delivery method
Classroom based, maximum 5 delegates

Course description
Introduction

• Understanding colour management - what it is for?
• Assigning colour profiles
• Synchronising colour settings
• Understanding colour nodes

Working with Photoshop

• Understanding vector and raster images
• Setting the print resolution
• Resizing and resampling images
• Using the Info panel
• Choosing the right file format

Working with Illustrator

• Working with raster effect settings
• Converting text to outlines
• Overprint and transparency
• Choosing the right file format

Working with InDesign

• Working with layers
• Understanding import options
• Working with reader†s pairs
• Transparency and layers
• Using spot colours
• What is trapping?
• Flattener presets
• Understanding how fonts work
• Constructing a pre-flight checklist
• A guide to terminology

Suitable for
This practical course is for anyone who needs to be confident that their work avoids costly, time-consuming mistakes and will print beautifully.

Requirements
You need no previous experience to attend this course.