{"id":1488,"date":"2019-07-18T17:23:33","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T17:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/graphicdesign\/chapter\/5-8-summary\/"},"modified":"2019-07-18T17:50:59","modified_gmt":"2019-07-18T17:50:59","slug":"5-8-summary","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/graphicdesign\/chapter\/5-8-summary\/","title":{"raw":"5.8 Summary","rendered":"5.8 Summary"},"content":{"raw":"This chapter has looked at computer graphic creation through the lens of a manufacturer that must reproduce the electronic image on a substrate. The image must be processed through a RIP that drives a laser, or other imaging technology, to transfer pigments to that substrate. There are unique variables that must be considered in preparing the computer graphic for the reproduction process. We have explored routines for processing vector data such as fonts through a RIP, spot colour handling, trapping, and imposition. The next chapter will look at each of the imaging technologies in more depth.\r\n
Questions to consider after completing this chapter:<\/header>\r\n
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  1. Describe six pre-imaging file analysis processes that should be considered when developing a computer graphic for reproduction manufacture.<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Describe four major imaging technologies that utilize computer graphics to image on different substrates.<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Describe the difference between raster data and vector data when creating a computer graphic file.<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Compare the raster resolution of the data for a typical lithographic plate-setter compared to the resolution of a typical inkjet device.<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. How many addressable values can be recorded in an eight-bit byte of computer data?<\/li>\r\n \t
  6. What does the acronym WYSIWYG stand for?<\/li>\r\n \t
  7. How many kerning pairs are present in a 'good' font file?<\/li>\r\n \t
  8. What colour matching library has been developed exclusively for process colour printing inks (CMYK)?<\/li>\r\n \t
  9. What two printing processes must have trapping applied to computer graphics files before making printing plates?<\/li>\r\n \t
  10. What can a page layout artist do to a graphics file if the transparent elements on the page are dropping out or not processing in the RIP?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

    References<\/h1>\r\nAdobe Systems Incorporated. (1997a). Adobe postscript<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/postscript\/pdfs\/PostScriptRIPBrochure.pdf\r\n\r\nAdobe Systems Incorporated. (1997b). Adobe postscript printing primer<\/a>.<\/em> Retrieved from https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/postscript\/pdfs\/psprintprime.pdf\r\n\r\nAdobe Systems Incorporated. (2002). How to trap using Adobe trapping technologies<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/studio\/print\/pdf\/trapping.pdf\r\n\r\nAdobe Systems Incorporated. (2004). A designer\u2019s guide to transparency for print output<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.ghpmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Transparency_DesignGuide.pdf\r\n\r\nAdobe Systems Incorporated. (2015). Adobe OpenType<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/type\/opentype.html\r\n\r\nDarlow, A. (2009). Raster Image Processors: RIPs 101.<\/a> Professional Photographer<\/em>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.ppmag.com\/web-exclusives\/2009\/03\/raster-image-processors-rips-1-1.html\r\n\r\nElectronics for Imaging. (2011). Fiery servers: The easiest way to get the right color every time<\/a>. Electronics for Imaging<\/em>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.efi.com\/library\/efi\/documents\/476\/efi_fiery_spot_on_wp_en_us.pdf\r\n\r\nEnfocus BVBA. (2015). PitStop Pro 13 reference guide<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.enfocus.com\/manuals\/ReferenceGuide\/PP\/13\/enUS\/home.html\r\n\r\nFlexographic Technical Association. (n.d.). First 4.0 supplemental flexographic printing design guide<\/em>.<\/a> Retrieved from http:\/\/flexography.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/FFTA-FIRST-4.0-Design-Guide.pdf\r\n\r\nGaultney, V., Hosken, M., & Ward, A. (2003). An introduction to TrueType fonts: A look inside the TTF format<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/scripts.sil.org\/cms\/scripts\/page.php?site_id=nrsi&id=iws-chapter08\r\n\r\nLiquori, E. (2011). Spot or process color? Essential guidelines<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.instantshift.com\/2011\/04\/29\/spot-or-process-color-essential-guidelines\/\r\n\r\nMcCue, C. (2007). Real world print production<\/i>. Berkeley, CA: Peachpit Press.\r\n\r\nMuscolino, H., Machado, A., & Corr, C. (2013). Mercury RIP architecture: Adobe\u2019s print framework for a one-to-one digital age<\/a>. IDC<\/em>. Retrieved from http:\/\/wwwimages.adobe.com\/content\/dam\/Adobe\/en\/products\/pdfprintengine\/pdfs\/IDC-WhitePaper-AdobeMercury.pdf\r\n

    Suggested Readings<\/h1>\r\nAdobe Systems (Ed.). (1990). Adobe type 1 font format<\/i>. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Pub. Co.\r\n\r\nAdobe Systems Incorporated. (2015). Adobe PDF Library SDK<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.adobe.com\/devnet\/pdf\/library.html\r\n\r\nAdobe Systems Incorporated. (2015). Font formats<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/type\/adobe-type-references-tips\/font-formats.html\r\n\r\nAdobe Systems Incorporated. (2015). OpenType fonts information<\/em>.<\/a> Retrieved from http:\/\/www.adobe.com\/content\/dotcom\/en\/products\/type\/opentype\/opentype-fonts-information.html\r\n\r\nAdobe Systems Incorporated. (2015). Transparency flattening<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/acrobat\/using\/transparency-flattening-acrobat-pro.html\r\n\r\nAdobe Systems Incorporated. (2015). Using and creating swatches<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/illustrator\/using\/using-creating-swatches.html\r\n\r\nLucidDream Software. (2008). Trapping tips<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.trapping.org\/tips.html\r\n\r\nMarkzware. (2015). Markzware TV - YouTube Channel<\/a>. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/markzwareTV\r\n\r\nMontax Imposer. (n.d.). Imposition types<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.montax-imposer.com\/description\/imposition-types\r\n\r\nPrepressure.com. (n.d.). Transparency in PDF files<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.prepressure.com\/pdf\/basics\/transparency\r\n\r\nTotalFlow MR. (2012). Imposition for creating a bound book<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/support.ricoh.com\/bb_v1oi\/pub_e\/oi_view\/0001044\/0001044134\/view\/users\/int\/0085.htm\r\n

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    This chapter has looked at computer graphic creation through the lens of a manufacturer that must reproduce the electronic image on a substrate. The image must be processed through a RIP that drives a laser, or other imaging technology, to transfer pigments to that substrate. There are unique variables that must be considered in preparing the computer graphic for the reproduction process. We have explored routines for processing vector data such as fonts through a RIP, spot colour handling, trapping, and imposition. The next chapter will look at each of the imaging technologies in more depth.<\/p>\n

    \n
    Questions to consider after completing this chapter:<\/header>\n
    \n
      \n
    1. Describe six pre-imaging file analysis processes that should be considered when developing a computer graphic for reproduction manufacture.<\/li>\n
    2. Describe four major imaging technologies that utilize computer graphics to image on different substrates.<\/li>\n
    3. Describe the difference between raster data and vector data when creating a computer graphic file.<\/li>\n
    4. Compare the raster resolution of the data for a typical lithographic plate-setter compared to the resolution of a typical inkjet device.<\/li>\n
    5. How many addressable values can be recorded in an eight-bit byte of computer data?<\/li>\n
    6. What does the acronym WYSIWYG stand for?<\/li>\n
    7. How many kerning pairs are present in a ‘good’ font file?<\/li>\n
    8. What colour matching library has been developed exclusively for process colour printing inks (CMYK)?<\/li>\n
    9. What two printing processes must have trapping applied to computer graphics files before making printing plates?<\/li>\n
    10. What can a page layout artist do to a graphics file if the transparent elements on the page are dropping out or not processing in the RIP?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      References<\/h1>\n

      Adobe Systems Incorporated. (1997a). Adobe postscript<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/postscript\/pdfs\/PostScriptRIPBrochure.pdf<\/p>\n

      Adobe Systems Incorporated. (1997b). Adobe postscript printing primer<\/a>.<\/em> Retrieved from https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/postscript\/pdfs\/psprintprime.pdf<\/p>\n

      Adobe Systems Incorporated. (2002). How to trap using Adobe trapping technologies<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/studio\/print\/pdf\/trapping.pdf<\/p>\n

      Adobe Systems Incorporated. (2004). A designer\u2019s guide to transparency for print output<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.ghpmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Transparency_DesignGuide.pdf<\/p>\n

      Adobe Systems Incorporated. (2015). Adobe OpenType<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/type\/opentype.html<\/p>\n

      Darlow, A. (2009). Raster Image Processors: RIPs 101.<\/a> Professional Photographer<\/em>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.ppmag.com\/web-exclusives\/2009\/03\/raster-image-processors-rips-1-1.html<\/p>\n

      Electronics for Imaging. (2011). Fiery servers: The easiest way to get the right color every time<\/a>. Electronics for Imaging<\/em>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.efi.com\/library\/efi\/documents\/476\/efi_fiery_spot_on_wp_en_us.pdf<\/p>\n

      Enfocus BVBA. (2015). PitStop Pro 13 reference guide<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.enfocus.com\/manuals\/ReferenceGuide\/PP\/13\/enUS\/home.html<\/p>\n

      Flexographic Technical Association. (n.d.). First 4.0 supplemental flexographic printing design guide<\/em>.<\/a> Retrieved from http:\/\/flexography.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/FFTA-FIRST-4.0-Design-Guide.pdf<\/p>\n

      Gaultney, V., Hosken, M., & Ward, A. (2003). An introduction to TrueType fonts: A look inside the TTF format<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/scripts.sil.org\/cms\/scripts\/page.php?site_id=nrsi&id=iws-chapter08<\/p>\n

      Liquori, E. (2011). Spot or process color? Essential guidelines<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.instantshift.com\/2011\/04\/29\/spot-or-process-color-essential-guidelines\/<\/p>\n

      McCue, C. (2007). Real world print production<\/i>. Berkeley, CA: Peachpit Press.<\/p>\n

      Muscolino, H., Machado, A., & Corr, C. (2013). Mercury RIP architecture: Adobe\u2019s print framework for a one-to-one digital age<\/a>. IDC<\/em>. Retrieved from http:\/\/wwwimages.adobe.com\/content\/dam\/Adobe\/en\/products\/pdfprintengine\/pdfs\/IDC-WhitePaper-AdobeMercury.pdf<\/p>\n

      Suggested Readings<\/h1>\n

      Adobe Systems (Ed.). (1990). Adobe type 1 font format<\/i>. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Pub. Co.<\/p>\n

      Adobe Systems Incorporated. (2015). Adobe PDF Library SDK<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.adobe.com\/devnet\/pdf\/library.html<\/p>\n

      Adobe Systems Incorporated. (2015). Font formats<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/type\/adobe-type-references-tips\/font-formats.html<\/p>\n

      Adobe Systems Incorporated. (2015). OpenType fonts information<\/em>.<\/a> Retrieved from http:\/\/www.adobe.com\/content\/dotcom\/en\/products\/type\/opentype\/opentype-fonts-information.html<\/p>\n

      Adobe Systems Incorporated. (2015). Transparency flattening<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/acrobat\/using\/transparency-flattening-acrobat-pro.html<\/p>\n

      Adobe Systems Incorporated. (2015). Using and creating swatches<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/illustrator\/using\/using-creating-swatches.html<\/p>\n

      LucidDream Software. (2008). Trapping tips<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.trapping.org\/tips.html<\/p>\n

      Markzware. (2015). Markzware TV – YouTube Channel<\/a>. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/markzwareTV<\/p>\n

      Montax Imposer. (n.d.). Imposition types<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.montax-imposer.com\/description\/imposition-types<\/p>\n

      Prepressure.com. (n.d.). Transparency in PDF files<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.prepressure.com\/pdf\/basics\/transparency<\/p>\n

      TotalFlow MR. (2012). Imposition for creating a bound book<\/em><\/a>. Retrieved from http:\/\/support.ricoh.com\/bb_v1oi\/pub_e\/oi_view\/0001044\/0001044134\/view\/users\/int\/0085.htm<\/p>\n

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