Wiley Photoshop CS4 All-in-One For Dummies 978-0-470-32726-5 Benutzerhandbuch
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Chapter 1: Prepping Graphics
for Print
for Print
In This Chapter
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Picking the right resolution, mode, and format
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Prepress and working with a service bureau
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Printing vector images
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Managing color when printing
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Creating color separations
P
reparing images for the screen is a snap compared to what you
have to go through to get images ripe for the printing pro-
have to go through to get images ripe for the printing pro-
cess. If all you ever want to do is print your images to a desk-
top laser or inkjet printer, the task is a little easier, but
you still must take some guidelines into account. And
prepping your images for offset printing? Well, throw
in an additional set of guidelines. It’s not rocket
science, mind you. If you stick to the basic rules and,
more importantly, spend some time developing a
good working relationship with your service bureau
and offset printer, you’re good to go.
top laser or inkjet printer, the task is a little easier, but
you still must take some guidelines into account. And
prepping your images for offset printing? Well, throw
in an additional set of guidelines. It’s not rocket
science, mind you. If you stick to the basic rules and,
more importantly, spend some time developing a
good working relationship with your service bureau
and offset printer, you’re good to go.
Getting the Right Resolution,
Mode, and Format
Mode, and Format
If you’re not familiar with the concept of resolution, I sug-
gest taking a look at Book II, Chapter 1. That’s where I cover
all the basics on resolution, pixel dimension, resampling, and
other related topics. For full descriptions on color modes and file formats,
see Book II, Chapter 2. That said, the following sections give you the low-
down on the proper settings for an image that will ultimately go to print.
gest taking a look at Book II, Chapter 1. That’s where I cover
all the basics on resolution, pixel dimension, resampling, and
other related topics. For full descriptions on color modes and file formats,
see Book II, Chapter 2. That said, the following sections give you the low-
down on the proper settings for an image that will ultimately go to print.
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