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How do I use remote proofing?

 

1 -- Install the software

See How do I install the remote proofing software or the RIP and Remote Proofing Software Installation Guide.

 

2 -- Agree on procedures

You should agree on certain working practices when exchanging proof files with your colleagues or with other organizations. For instance:

  • You must agree to use the same paper type and the same print quality setting for printing proofs.
  • Your printers must be calibrated with the agreed paper type and print quality setting, using HP’s Closed Loop Calibration.
  • You may wish to define what information will be put in the Job Creator and Info Line fields of your job tickets.
  • You should decide which color bar to use. You may wish to create your own color bar.
  • You may wish to decide how proof files will be exchanged (e-mail, ftp, network, etc.).

 

3 -- Generate a proof file

You need a PDF, PostScript, or TIFF file of the image you want to proof.

  • You can produce a suitable PDF file from any application if you have Adobe Acrobat 4 or later.
  • You can produce a PostScript file from any application by selecting a PostScript printer and printing to file.
  • You can produce a TIFF file from any painting or drawing application.

You also need an ICC profile of the printing device you want to emulate. See the Color Profiles Guide and Color Management Guide.

There are four ways to generate a proof file using the Remote Proofing software:

  • Click the Generate button on the taskbar.
  • Select File > New > Proof > Generate.
  • Drag and drop the image file into the Remote Proofing window.
  • Copy the image file to a watched folder.

In each case you will have to choose options in some dialog boxes. See the Online Guide.

 

4 -- Print a proof file

There are four ways to print a proof file using the Remote Proofing software:

  • Click the Print button on the taskbar.
  • Select File > New > Proof > Print.
  • Drag and drop the proof file into the Remote Proofing window.
  • Copy the proof file to a watched folder.

 

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