InDesign for Print Service Providers

Class Description

InDesign offers many cutting-edge tools for document preflight, composition, and printing which is the primary focus of this class outline. As a print service provider, you will learn to most effectively generate high-quality print output. In addition, you will learn basic skills for modifying and updating documents.

Class Objectives

Become familiar with InDesign’s most commonly used tools and palettes.
Learn how to work with basic documents and become efficient with graphic and text manipulation.
Learn techniques for troubleshooting color, font, and image issues.
Discover effective techniques for working with transparency.
Learn how to preflight documents that will truly pass the test.

Class Topics

InDesign Environment and Navigation

Managing palettes
Effectively navigate a document
Keyboard shortcuts and Preferences

Document Basics

Working with different measurement systems
Working with page size, margins, guides, and grids
Manipulating placed graphics and text
Modifying Character, Paragraph, and Object Styles

Color, Swatches, Gradients

Creating, modifying, and managing color swatches and gradients
Working with color managed graphics

Understanding Transparency

Preparing transparency for reliable output
Transparency Flattener Styles
Transparency Flattener Preview
Understanding how layers and stacking order affect transparency

Preparing Files for Reliable Output

Preflight and Packaging
Fonts and Image Links
Separations Preview
Overprint Preview
Attributes Palette

Outputting Documents Successfully

Print Dialog Settings
Exporting PDF and EPS Files
Creating Print and PDF Export Presets
Outputting color managed documents