Outputting PDF's for plates from In-house Designers

[ASlocum]

Hello All, I am semi-new to running a DPX2 platemaker. A recurring problem I have is that the in-house designers are sending PDF's that are supposed to be 2-color and end up outputting as 4-color process with color. I know I can't change them without the original file. I am asking what is the best way to help them recognize the problem on their end before they send to me, ie.. (pitstop). I have been a pressman my whole career and am not familiar with these programs and the best suitable program for our situation at a in-plant shop. The designers use InDesign but, they snag artwork from older pieces which has the cmyk embedded in the file. Any advice on fix it programs or check off programs would be appreciated. They don't understand that a copier combinds all images and the platemaker seperates all images. Thanks in advance, Andy

 

[Colorblind]

If they work from InDesign, tell them to use Separations Preview (Window/Output/Separations Preview) and set the view to separations. You can then see what will be on each plate/see overprints and so on. That will be a good start. A preflight profile can also be created within InDesign to flag any potential problem.

 

[ASlocum]

thank you!!

 

[bean66]

The designers as you call them should already know how to use their applications and know what they're doing. If they don't they should be trained or sent on their way. Keep track of wasted time and materials and give the manager the information.

 

[ASlocum]

Thank you Mr. Bean!