Specifying which colors to create separations for


    In the Output options of the Print dialog box, the Document Ink Options list labels each separation with the color name that Illustrator assigned it. A printer icon Printer icon next to the name indicates that Illustrator will create a separation for that color.

To specify whether to create a separation for a color:

    Do one of the following:

    • To create a separation, make sure the printer icon is displayed to the far left of the color name in the dialog box. If it isn't, click the empty box to display the icon.
    • To choose not to create a separation for that color, click the printer icon to the far left of the color name so that the printer icon disappears.