To use the Spot ("SP) quality mode from the Print Module of CalderaRIP, you must create new custom media using the HP Latex 700/800 printer's panel.
In this article, we will use a PDF file: City_WINTER_WhiteSpot.pdf that contains a "White" spot, and we will print it on a substrate named: "My custom film". This substrate is compatible with the "Spot" quality modes.
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White must be activated. If you have formerly used the sandwich mode, deactivate it.
Refer to the manufacturer's official documentation for more details on this quality mode.
Steps to Use Spot Quality Mode
- Load the PDF file using the FileManager module:
- Drag&Drop the file from the ImageBar to the Print module then enter the following settings:
- Select the Media named: "My custom film".
- Select the Resolution: 600.
- Select the Mode: CMYK8 then select the quality spot (SP) (1).
- Select the "Image and positioning management" (2).
- In the "White" tab, Enable Separation and choose the Method: "Use a Spot Color" (3).
When "Auto" detection mode is enabled. When a "White" spot is detected, the separation Method will be set to "Use a Spot Color" by default:
In the "White" tab, you can "Hide background image", to see the Spot Color that will be printed using White ink (1):