Adobe InDesign CS3 - Manual (Page 594)

INDESIGN CS3
User Guide
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Emulsion options
A. Positive image B. Negative C. Negative with emulsion side down
Important: The emulsion and image exposure settings in the Print dialog box override any conflicting settings in the
printer driver. Always specify print settings using the Print dialog box.
Specify emulsion
1 In the Output section of the Print dialog box, for Color, choose Composite Gray or a separation option.
2 For Flip, select one of the following options:
None (the default) Makes no changes to the orientation of the imageable area. Type in the image is readable (that is,
right reading) when the photosensitive layer is facing you.
Horizontal Mirrors the imageable area across a vertical axis so that it is wrong reading.
Vertical Mirrors the imageable area across a horizontal axis so that it is upside down.
Horizontal & Vertical Mirrors the imageable area across the horizontal and vertical axes so that it is wrong reading.
Type is readable when the photosensitive layer is facing away from you. Images printed on film are often printed
Horizontal & Vertical.
Specify the image exposure
1 In the Output section of the Print dialog box, for Color, choose Composite Gray or a separation option.
2 Select or deselect the Negative option.
Checking separation and document settings
The Summary area of the Print dialog box displays a summary of color management information, printer’s marks
dimensions, and bleeds for the document. The section also indicates whether trapping has been enabled.
You can also perform a quality check before printing or handing off the document to a service provider.
See also
“Perform a preflight check” on page 562
Proofing color separations
Create a hard proof to verify that colors will print on the correct separations, or a soft proof to preview how your
document’s colors will look when reproduced on a particular output device.
Note: While no proof will give you an exact representation of your final output, you can greatly improve its accuracy by
calibrating all the devices you use to create a document (such as scanners, monitors, and printers). If the devices are
calibrated, the color management system can help you get predictable and consistent color.
A B C