Specifying the modeThe Mode option lets you choose whether to create a composite (where all the colors are printed on the same page or plate) or a separation (in which each color is printed on a separate plate). Separations can be created at the host computer (the system using Illustrator and the printer driver) or at the output device's RIP (raster image processor). (See Two common separation workflows and Specifying which colors to create separations for.) You can set the following Output option in the Print dialog box: Mode Specifies whether to print a Composite color image, Separations (Host-Based), or In-RIP Separations (this option is only available if you're using an Adobe PostScript Level 3 printer and your PPD file supports in-RIP separations). Once you select a separation mode, you can see any separations that are automatically created. By default, Illustrator creates a separation plate for each CMYK color used in the artwork. |