How to Set Up a File for Preflight's Spot Layer Tool
The Spot Layer Tool in Preflight can also make masks for data, and in some cases may be the
preferred method of spot layer creation. To ensure that mask selection is made in Preflight
without selecting those parts of your image that are of the same colour, it is necessary to create a
layer in Illustrator to serve as the mask.
Procedure
1.
Create a box around your image using the Rectangle Tool or other appropriately shaped box tool.
2.
Make sure this new box is selected and select Fill swatch located at the bottom of the Illustrator
toolbar. This will fill the box with colour. By double clicking on this swatch a dialogue box will
open allowing for colour changes. Ensure that the chosen colour does not appear anywhere in
your image. For this example we have used red (composed of 100% Cyan and 100% Yellow).
3.
Place this rectangle behind your image data, either underneath or in a new layer below. It is not
necessary to choose Overprint attributes for this layer.
Result
The prepared file should look similar to the example below.
[83] Red Mask
How to Set Up a File for Preflight's Spot Layer Tool
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Summary of Contents for Arizona 1300 Series
Page 1: ...Arizona 1300 Series User guide Canon Production Printing 2018 2020 ...
Page 6: ...Contents 6 ...
Page 7: ...Chapter 1 Introduction ...
Page 11: ...Chapter 2 Product Compliance ...
Page 14: ...Product Compliance 14 Chapter 2 Product Compliance ...
Page 15: ...Chapter 3 Safety Information ...
Page 38: ...Roll Media Safety Awareness 38 Chapter 3 Safety Information ...
Page 39: ...Chapter 4 Navigate the User Interface ...
Page 62: ...Software Update Module 62 Chapter 4 Navigate the User Interface ...
Page 63: ...Chapter 5 Operate the Printer ...
Page 85: ...Chapter 6 Operate the Arizona 13x0 XT ...
Page 93: ...Chapter 7 Roll Media Option ...
Page 120: ...Media Edge Protectors 120 Chapter 7 Roll Media Option ...
Page 121: ...Chapter 8 Static Suppression Option ...
Page 125: ...Chapter 9 Manage a White Ink Workflow ...
Page 173: ...Chapter 10 Ink System Management ...
Page 178: ...Change Ink Bags 178 Chapter 10 Ink System Management ...
Page 179: ...Chapter 11 Maintenance ...
Page 223: ...Chapter 12 Troubleshooting and Support ...
Page 234: ...Install software updates without Remote Service 234 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting and Support ...
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