Pre-press and Enfocus PitStop Pro (PDF5)
Graphics, Adobe
This course introduces participants to PRE-PRESS, explaining its scope and common PDF production problems. It covers electronic layout, binding types, and PDF troubleshooting, giving a practical overview and clear context.
Hands-on sessions focus on Enfocus PitStop Pro inside Adobe Acrobat: Preflight, Global Change, Action Lists, and inspection. Participants learn workflows, practical tips and problem-solving techniques for print-ready files.
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The course:
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Introduction to pre-press
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Checking incoming PDFs from customers
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Using Enfocus PitStop
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Introduction to electronic layout and imposition
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Explanation of RIP (raster image processor)
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Transferring image to printing plates
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Printing techniques
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Offset
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Offset web/rotary printing
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Digital printing
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Flexography
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Screen printing
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Electronic composition (imposition)
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Basics of electronic imposition for offset
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Creating and setting up templates
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Printer marks
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Print industry terminology
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Paper sizes
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Book bindings
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Specifics of V1 binding
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Page collation for V1
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Specifics of V2 binding
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Setting spine milling
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Other binding types
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Sheet flipping and rotation
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Enfocus PitStop Pro
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Program parts and their purpose
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Implementing the plugin in Acrobat
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Working environment in Acrobat
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Preflight
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Purpose of preflight
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Choosing effective profiles
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What you can learn from the report
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Action List
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Adding printer marks
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Changing colors across the document
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Removing ICC profiles
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Converting color spaces
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Global Change
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Changing line thickness globally
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Adjusting overprint settings
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Scaling PDF up or down
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Inserting blank pages or merging documents
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Inspector
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Selecting objects
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Editing objects
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Bulk-selecting similar objects
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Creating objects
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Editing text
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Eyedropper tool
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Measuring
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RIP
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How a RIP works
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General RIP settings
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What can be controlled in RIP output
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CTP
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Introduction to the technology
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Development and future of pre-press
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Assumed knowledge:
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Basic experience with Adobe Acrobat and basic knowledge of print production.
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Recommended previous course:
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Adobe Acrobat - PDF and Print (PDF4)
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Schedule:
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1 day (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM )
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