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In this episode, we'll learn how to create rich black, use spot color for brand colors, and check ink separations in the separation preview. Let's get started. Hello, welcome back to the Complete Adobe InDesign Series from Cerdas Inovasi Digital. Colors on the screen and on paper are different. Offset printing uses 4 CMYK inks, plus special inks if needed. Understanding how it works prevents disappointing print results.

Step 1: 100% Black K

Open the poster file. The background block uses black, which is only K100% ink. In large areas, this single-ink black often appears gray after printing.

Step 2: Rich Black

Create a new swap named rich black with values C60, M40, Y40, and K100. Apply it to the background block. The ink mix makes the black darker. For small text, still use regular black. Create a new swap with spot color type for brand colors, for example, the company's orange.

Step 3: Spot Color

Spot color is printed with special ink so the color remains consistent across all prints.

Step 4: Separations Preview

Open window, output, separation preview, then select view separation. The ink list shows cyan, magenta, yellow, block, and spot ink. Each ink will become one printing plate.

Step 5: Total Ink

Change the view to ink limit with a 300% limit. Ria with total ink exceeding the limit is marked, because too thick ink can take longer to dry and stick. Rich black 60, 40, 40, 100 totals 240%, which is still safe.

Step 6: Overprint

Open window, output, attributes. For small black text over a color, overprint fill makes the black ink printed over the color, so that no white gaps appear if the plate is slightly misaligned. Activate overprint preview to see the result. Done.

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We have already differentiated KA black and rich black, Create spot color, open separation preview, Check total ink, and understand overprint. In the next episode, we'll export a PDF/X-1A with crop marks and bleed. Need a layout design for magazines, books, brochures, product catalogs, Company profile, or annual report? Cerdas inovasi digital provides layout and print design services, as well as opening the InDesign course from beginner to advanced. Want to master the entire series? 104 episodes from the interface to magazine and book projects? All episodes, complete with step-by-step PDF guides, practice file, and project file, Available for premium tutorial subscribers. Subscribe starting at Rp69.000 per month, Save 28% with the 12-month package, or pay once Rp999.000 for lifetime access. Want just one class? Buy single class with lifetime access. Subscribe now on the premium page cerdasinovasidigital.com Contact our WhatsApp or visit cerdasinovasidigital.com Thank you for watching, See you in the next episode. Thank you for watching, Thank you.

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0:03Introduction

0:36Step 1: 100% Black K

0:50Step 2: Rich Black

1:13Step 3: Spot Color

1:23Step 4: Separations Preview

1:40Step 5: Total Ink

2:01Step 6: Overprint

2:21Done!

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0:03Introduction

0:36Step 1: 100% Black K

0:50Step 2: Rich Black

1:13Step 3: Spot Color

1:23Step 4: Separations Preview

1:40Step 5: Total Ink

2:01Step 6: Overprint

2:21Done!

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Introduction

Step 1: 100% Black K

Step 2: Rich Black

Step 3: Spot Color

Step 4: Separations Preview

Step 5: Total Ink

Step 6: Overprint

Done!

Introduction

Step 1: 100% Black K

Step 2: Rich Black

Step 3: Spot Color

Step 4: Separations Preview

Step 5: Total Ink

Step 6: Overprint

Done!