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I have Illustrator 9 but I am not a qualified user - I'm just trying to add color to an ai file of a logo. The colors look good on the screen but some of the reds insist on printing black. I've tried different options but nothing works - some of the reds print fine but the same reds print black on other parts of the logo
Hi Colin,
The red parts are probably set to Overprint.
Click on one problem red area, and choose Window > Show Attributes. Is Overprint Fill checked? Uncheck it and let me know if that works!
If you like, you can send me the file and I can take a look and see what's up.
AmyLynPace@yahoo.com
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Amy
Expertise
I can help troubleshoot your Illustrator 9 through CS3 (and most CS4) problems and suggest the best way to get the results you need. Although I can help with some installation issues, my forte is prepress and how to use the tools and functions in the application itself.
Experience
I've been a graphic artist for over 20 years. Oh my God, 20 years.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Fine Arts
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