About color printing
Digital image manipulation
Although image reproduction can be a complex process, one of the primary advantages of capturing an image digitally is that it can be manipulated until you have achieved the desired output. Imaging software applications are continually improving image manipulation capabilities to simplify the process.
Sizing
When digitally enlarging an image, the pixels or cells may become visible. The resulting staircasing, or aliasing, in diagonal lines can be corrected using your software application to add pixels before resizing.
Sharpening
When converting or scanning an RGB image to a CMYK image, the image may become fuzzy. Use the sharpen option of your software application to adjust the clarity of the image.
Color cast
Color cast is the modification of a hue by the addition of a trace of another hue, such as yellowish green, pinkish blue, etc. This effect can be added or removed by adding black, white, or shades of gray points using the color balance option of your software application.
Important additional tips
•Determine the file format.
•Calibrate equipment for the best output, if necessary.
•Include all files, fonts, and linked art.
•Determine the best way to store your data for reprint capability.
•Determine whether the data can be compressed for storage without degrading print quality to unacceptable levels. If quality is unacceptable after compression, consider storage methods that do not require compression.
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