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Originally Posted by pvadebon
I am trying to create a CMYK progressive sample (Color print of each CMYK plate to simulate what the press is laying down similar to what we used to get using Color Key) using any Adobe CS3 product to a desktop color printer. Every thing I get is printing in Black instead of in Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. Any tips?
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Hi,
Apologies for the sales pitch of our own product, but I feel it is ideal for what you are seeking. I've used our Illustrator plugin, Phantasm CS Studio (
Phantasm CS | Designer | Studio), in the past to demonstrate how separations work. Draw anything you like in Illustrator and then use the full separation tool to produce separations across named layers in a new document. This can include process and spot colors.
With the full separations tool, you are able to release the separations as either grayscale or - as you are seeking - in their true color. The results are standard vector/raster objects which may be further edited.
In addition to this, I have used the vector-based Halftone Filter and live Effect also found in Phantasm CS Designer and Studio to graphically demonstrate how half-toning works. You have full control over screen angles and can handle spot colors. Dot gain can also be controlled.
I hope this is of some help,
Nick
