CMYK question

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  • fadein110

    Thanks for all your help.
    The problem was indeed simply Preview and it's lack of support for CMYK files.
    I think it is likely not a new issue as I rarely have to do work in CMYK these days so prob didn't notice it.
    I don't do a lot of print work and the stuff I do is often fine as RGB as digital press.
    Thanks all.

    • I always create a proof and discuss that with the client. it isn't just about how different displays render colors but also how the stuff behaves on the papersted
    • so ... Preview displays things identically to Adobe Acrobat Pro on my Mac ... leading me to believe it does just fine with CMYK ... this is frustratingmonospaced
    • Totally different on mine and and from what it sounds others below. I can relax now.fadein11
    • But silly me for trusting Apple software - I still forget their stuff isn't aimed at design pros anymore.fadein11
    • primarily aimed at...fadein11
    • Preview is fine with CYMK; What can come up with PDFs is if you're using true spots mixed with other color modes. Preview can't handle full spot composites.evilpeacock
    • If you must use spot colors, then when you make a PDF (or send to a printer) you have to check off "convert all spots to process" in the ink settings.evilpeacock
    • Overall, I'd suggest never using spot inks unless you really are going to print with spot inks. Use a process library if you're doing CMYK. Show proper intent.evilpeacock
    • @evil, of course!monospaced
    • Preview is not fine this end - totally different colour rendering to Reader or Acrobat Pro. No spot colours either. All sorted now though - thanks.fadein11

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