Course description
In this free course Print Production, you will learn that the primary goal in colour management, is to provide a consistent perceptual experience. Effective use of colour is achieved using internationally recognized standards and technologies. In this course, you will be introduced to colour processing, device link profiles, pre-press, imaging, and web2print.
The course teaches you about what the six pre-imaging processes are: Raster image processing (RIP); Colour management; Trapping; Transparency; Imposition and Preflight analysis. Font problems are still the most common cause of error in processing client documents for all imaging technologies. Whereas traditional printing transfers an image permanently onto a fixed image plate, digital printing transfers the image temporarily onto a photoconductive cylinder, called a drum, or directly onto the substrate. With digital printing, there is virtually no set-up or make-ready; finishing tasks can be accomplished inline and each sheet can have unique content - ideal for publication printing, short print runs, or highly dynamic content.
This course is suitable for students studying print production or graphic design. It is also suitable for those wishing to enter the printing trade or for those looking to learn more about the industry. This course goes into some detail and references are provided for further study. So, why wait? Start the course today and learn how you can improve your print production skills in no time!
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Training content
Colour Processing
Description: In this module, learn how we process different colours using objects and light and how colour is assessed and measured for display and print.
- Learning Outcomes
- Perception of Colour
- Measuring Colour
- Colour Differences
- Lesson Summary
Output Profile
Description: In this module, you will understand the procedure for measurement and colour profile generation, use a measurement file to define the relationship between device dependent values and independent numbers and employ total ink limit and black generation to produce the output profile.
- Learning Outcomes
- Measuring Process
- Measurement File
- Ink Limit and Black Generation
- Lesson Summary
Display, Input and Device Link Profiles
Description: In this module you will learn about display, input and device link profiles; how they are configured with different devices and successfully process colour output.
- Learning Outcomes
- Display Profile
- Input Profile
- Device Link Profile
- Profiles Summary
- Lesson Summary
Colour Management Workflow
Description: In this module you will learn about the profile connection space (PCS), the colour management module (CMM) and rendering intents. You will apply colour management settings in Adobe Photoshop and produce predictable and accurate colour reproduction results using the file processing and output tools in different print production software programs.
- Learning Outcomes
- PCS, CMM and Rendering Intents
- Colour Management in Photoshop
- Colour Management in Acrobat and Pinergy
- Lesson Summary
Pre-press
Description: In this module you will learn about the four primary imaging and six primary pre-imaging processes that are used in the graphic communications industry. You will understand how the raster image processor (RIP) converts computer graphics into a printable format. You will analyse on-screen and imaging compatibility issues with different types of fonts and more.
- Learning Outcomes
- Pre-Imaging and Imaging Processes
- Raster Image Processing
- Font Management
- Colour Systems
- Trapping
- Transparency
- Imposition
- Preflight
- Lesson Summary
Imaging
Description: In this module you will compare digital and traditional printing methods, analyse Electrophotography, discuss how paper quality effects output, trace the development of page description languages and learn how variable data printing uses data.
- Learning Outcomes
- Print and Ink Types
- Electrophotography
- Paper Basics
- Page Description Languages
- Variable Data Printing
- Lesson Summary
Web2Print
Description: In this module, you will learn the advantages to companies and customers of using online print services and how Web2print processes are evaluated for efficiency, fulfillment and value for money.
- Learning Outcomes
- Print Online
- E-commerce Systems
- Strategies and Goals
- Implementation
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: Print Production - Course Assessment
Certification / Credits
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Describe the procedure for measurement and colour profile generation in the manufacturing process
- Discuss the primary four imaging and six pre-imaging processes
- Discuss on-screen and imaging compatibility issues with different types of fonts
- Trace the issues involved in preparing transparent graphic elements for output
- Outline Preflight procedures for checking a computer graphic document in preparation for the manufacturing process
- Compare digital and traditional printing methods, including different types of inkjet printing
- Discuss how paper size, weight and quality can effec output
- Trace the development of page description languages and digital front ends
- Explain how Variable data printing uses data to personalize documents
- Discuss the advantages to companies and customers of using online print services
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