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Most accurate print results in Photoshop???

Oct 18, 2011 1:38 PM

Tags: #printing #print

Hello all, I typically work in Illustrator whenever I need to do some print work but decided to use Photoshop this time around as I was going for more realism.

I have used some effects(linear burn, overlay, screen etc...) but tried to respect the print colors as much as possible.

 

Could someone please tell me how I should now save/export the image for the most accurate print results?

 

Do I simply flatten image and then change color mode to CMYK?

 

Any help appreciated!

592 Views   3 Replies   Latest reply: swhinck, Oct 19, 2011 7:40 AM
 
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  • charles badland
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    1. charles badland,
    Oct 18, 2011 4:26 PM   in reply to swhinck
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    What is your output?

    DO NOT change to CMYK unless you are going to press.

    Inkjet printers use RGB info.

     
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  • c.pfaffenbichler
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    2. c.pfaffenbichler,
    Oct 19, 2011 6:21 AM   in reply to charles badland
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    Image > Mode > CMYK would use the settings and target space as defined under Edit > Color Settings.

    These may not fit the actual printing needs, so if the image is indeed going to be printed (offset or other process) better ask the printer which ICC-profile they recommend in this case.

     

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    Could someone please tell me how I should now save/export the image for the most accurate print results?

    Saving a pdf As a Copy from Photoshop can be used to create a file that maintains Vector Masks and type as vector data (not Vector Smart Objects, though, mind you).

     
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  • swhinck
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    3. swhinck,
    Oct 19, 2011 7:40 AM   in reply to c.pfaffenbichler
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    Thank you for the help guys.

     

    I ended up saving the image as a high res jpeg and importing it into Illustrator as the background image.

    Then I saved the file as an EPS and sent the EPS over to the printer.

     

    This would mean that he/she can set it up as they need for print right?

     

    P.S. Im pretty sure it is offset.

     
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