Overview

Why you should complete this activity

In this activity, you will learn how to create a basic vector trap. A vector trap, in comparison with a raster trap, can be altered afterward if necessary. 

This activity includes how to create, view and edit a trap. All trapping procedures will be accomplished using a Trapping Process Template and the Kodak Prinergy PDF Trap Editor software.

Audience

• Prepress Operators

Time required

Approximately 10-15 minutes

Recommended reading

• Prinergy Powerpack Workflow 7.5 Workshop User Guide search key words: Trapping Tools, PDF Trapper, Trapping Examples, Trap Editor, Trapping Spot Colors

What you'll need

Note: The Refine a 1-up artwork PDF file to set color mapping activity should be completed prior to this activity.

For this activity you need to locate:

• Packaging Activity Source Files/Trapping Labs/No Curves.pdf

Activity specifications

If you are confident that you can complete the activity on your own, view the following naming conventions and required process template settings.

Naming convention

• Job name: XX_Basic_Vector_Trap (where XX is your initials)

Process templates

• Refine: 1stRef-Normz; 2ndRef-MapColors Trap; 2ndRef-MapColors