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PDF/X-5n ECG Workflow

PDF/X-4 ➌ PDF/X-5n Proof


Open .ai file in
Convert RGB to Trap as needed Replace spots with
Illustrator. Fix any
CMYK or DeviceN using PDF DeviceN using the
issues. Save as
using pdfToolbox trapping tool PDF mapping tool
PDF/X-4

RIP PDF/X-5n to
plates per
DeviceN colorants
and spot colors

Spot color list Make n-color test
Pantone # chart and list of
or L*a*b* spot color mixes
ECG
Reference
Profile

Curves
(PressCal)


Print and measure Fine-tune spot
test chart color mixes
ECG Tools Script
➊ PressCal_realistic_n-color_charts.plx
➋ PressCal_fine-tune_spots.plx
➌ PressCal_map_PDF_spot_colors_to_ECG.plx

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