Need CMYK images

[gwpriester]

This is all getting way too complicated.

The CMYK palette that Minimiro created was before Xara had a PDF export. Design as you want and export a PDF file. Printers want either a PDF file or a CMYK TIFF which Photo and Graphics Designer can export but which I do not feel real comfortable with.

Try the PDF file Monica. See if your printer can work with that.

If you find you need the next step up which is PDF/X and which is better suited to professional printing, then consider upgrading to Designer Pro 7.

Also, a lot of printers can accept an RGB file and prefer to do the CMYK conversion using their own specifications.

[Albacore]

I don't want to confuse or muddle this thread but Monica should know that any bitmaps placed on the Biz card will be still RGB even after exporting as PDF. Also that other RGB effects like feathering, shadows and any Live Effects will also stay RGB, which is no big deal, but it should be remembered, as normal software that is used by the printer will be RIP'ed. Other things that Monica should do is to use layers in her card with the text in the top most layer in the layer stack for cleaner printing. There has been loads of help given on this subject by Minimiro and if Monica does a search on CMYK and specifically looks for his replies she will gain a lot of good info.