Create a trapping preset

What is a trapping preset

When you notice white edges between color planes, you can add a trapping preset to your job. Use the trapping editor on the control panel to create a trapping preset.

Effect of use of a trapping preset

1. Touch [System]  → [Color adjustment]  → [Edit trapping presets] .

   Color adjustments

2. Select one of the available trapping presets.

3. Define the trapping settings:

   • [Trap width] which controls the overlap for each trap.

   • [Trap appearance] which controls the shape of the trap joins.

   • [Images] setting which control the trapping of images.

   • [Trap thresholds] which are conditions to create a trap.

   Trapping preset editor

4. Click [Save as] to save the settings and enter a name for the preset.

5. Click [OK].

6. Check the print results.

   Be aware that an edge can appear at locations where color planes overlap each other.

More information

• Change print quality settings for the job

• Define the settings of an automated workflow