I have an illustrator file all set up and need to import a photoshop.eps file into it as a monotone-PMS 877. However, photoshop doesn't have PMS 877 in the palette. Any suggestions? Do I need to change my illustrator file to a different pms, and just tell the printer to print with the silver?
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PMS 877 in Photoshop
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Not knowing what version of Photoshop and Illustrator you are using, I can offer the solution that has been used for years... (and what you figured)
Instead of attempting a specific spot color, just use one of the basic plates (C, M or Y). Then tell the printer to subsitute this plate with your particular PMS ink.
The latest versions of your software offer other options. I think Photoshop 6 and above offers a spot color channel - - but you would still need to have your printer replace PMS xxx with PMS 877 on the press.
Does Pantone offer a color palette file for this metallic ink?... If so, just add to Photoshop.
Instead of attempting a specific spot color, just use one of the basic plates (C, M or Y). Then tell the printer to subsitute this plate with your particular PMS ink.
The latest versions of your software offer other options. I think Photoshop 6 and above offers a spot color channel - - but you would still need to have your printer replace PMS xxx with PMS 877 on the press.
Does Pantone offer a color palette file for this metallic ink?... If so, just add to Photoshop.
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