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makes it possible to re-create with minimal effort settings that are often used. All work with
the Spot Layer tool requires an ONYX media profile with at least one spot color. See
Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool on page
3. Spot Data Image Preparation
The white data is prepared in image editing programs such as Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop.
You must use specific naming conventions and image use protocols in order for the ONYX
RIP-Queue software to process the data as desired. This method may be the best choice if the
desired white ink spot data includes complicated selections or if data is being created for
outsourcing. A reasonable level of proficiency in these programs is recommended to use this
technique. See
Photoshop on page
All of these methods can be used either independently or all at the same time. For example, you
may generate the spot layer information for parts of an image in Photoshop and then go on to
specify a Flood Layer Configuration in ONYX Thrive. This can result in a Flood Layer and a Spot
Layer followed by a CMYK Layer. The spot data and the flood will occupy two layers of white
density and the CMYK image data can occupy the third layer. You can determine the print order
of these layers in ONYX Thrive.
White Ink Applications
The following are some specific examples of the ways that the white ink workflow can be applied.
Application
Backlit First Surface (print-
ing on the front side of the
media)
Backlit Second Surface
(printing on the back side of
clear media)
Day-Night (First or Second
surface)
Opaque
Opaque
• Backlit Application
The backlit application involves printing onto a transparent or translucent material and
mounting the finished piece onto a light box or location where illumination from behind is
possible. In the backlit application, white ink is intended to provide a light diffusing layer. This
application is possible using either 2 or 3 layers.
• Day-Night Application
Create Spot Data in Adobe Illustrator on page 131
128.
Bottom
White (spot
data or print-
er generated
flood)
CMYK (mir-
rored)
CMYK (mir-
rored)
White (spot
data or print-
er generated
flood)
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Middle Top
CMYK CMYK
CMYK (mir- White (spot
rored) data or print-
er generated
flood)
White (spot CMYK (mir-
data or print- rored)
er generated
flood)
White (spot CMYK
data or print-
er generated
flood)
White (spot CMYK
data or print-
er generated
flood)
Chapter 7 - How to Manage a White Ink Workflow
White Ink Workflow
Create
Create Spot Data in
or
Notes
CMYK layers contain
same data.
CMYK data is re-
versed or right-read-
ing
3 layers
2 layers
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