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Hi., Am getting problem in spot color printing which has the image near by the spot color includes Transparency effect (Drop shadow)? Am using Mac OS X 10.5.7 and Indesign CS3. I have attached the PDF (Problem.png) for Your reference.
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Hi Ramesh,
The problem is in flattening the transparency in your document. Try exporting your pages as .eps files and dropping them on your printer as this will flatten the pages before the printer software rips them.
You can also open the pages in Acrobat and go to Tools > Print Production > Transparency Flattening. The Flattener Preview window opens. You can manipulate the settings here to achieve the effect you want.
Hope this helps,
Glen Demers
Prepress Technician, Best Printing Online
www.bestprintingonline.com
For more InDesign tips please visit our help pages here: http://www.bestprintingonline.com/indesign.htm
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Answers by Expert:
Glen Demers
Expertise
I am a Prepress Technician for Best Printing Online and can answer any question about preparing your InDesign document for print.
Experience
20 years working in prepress
Prepress technician for Best Printing Online
Education/Credentials
Some college training in printing and have attended numerous seminars
Education/Credentials
Some college training in printing and have attended numerous seminars
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