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How do I get print-ready output from PhotoAIA?

Set the document to trim size at 300 PPI, load your printer’s ICC profile, soft-proof, convert to CMYK, check the plates, then export either a CMYK TIFF or a print PDF with bleed and marks.

The workflow

1. Create the document at final trim size and 300 PPI.
2. Load the ICC profile supplied by your printer.
3. Enable soft proofing and review the shift.
4. Convert to CMYK through the profile.
5. Inspect each plate, confirming black text sits on K only.
6. Export CMYK TIFF, or a print PDF with bleed and crop marks.

What to ask your printer

• Which ICC profile to use.
• How much bleed they need.
• Whether they want TIFF or PDF.
• Their total ink limit.

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