Download or read book Ready to Print written by Kristina Nickel and published by Die Gestalten Verlag. This book was released on 2011 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready to Print is an easy to follow reference for designers that thoroughly explains each stage of how to prepare data for prepress and production. This practical manual features clearly structured chapters on paper, print technology, composition and typography, trapping, color, image editing, and PDF, which are supplemented by numerous descriptive graphics. From the properties of different types of paper to the production of color-accurate proofs, and the recommended program settings for creating a printable PDF, Ready to Print reveals both opportunities and limitations in the pre-press and production processes. In short, this book paves the way for designers to create the best possible print product.