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Print an application using the [FLXture] recipe

Introduction

With the [FLXture] recipe, you can add subtle surface detail to your prints, like a background texture, embossed lettering or a bold pattern. The recipe creates layers of UVgel ink printed on top of each other, to create a micro-textured effect.

NOTE

For printing an application with [FLXture] micro texture, use a print profile that can process 5 print layers. Check www.graphiplaza.cpp.canon, section: Media, for print profiles.

Procedure

  1. Open PRISMAguide XL Engine via the shortcut on your desktop or start menu.
  2. Click on [New job]
  3. Select the [FLXture] recipe.
  4. The [Overview] tab opens.

    Check / select the settings for:

    • [Media size]

    • [Preset]

    • [Media]

    • [Resolution]

    • [Mode]

      Select a mode that can process 5 print layers.

  5. Click on [Select file].
  6. Open a PDF that you want to print using the [FLXture] recipe.

    The PDF must contain:

    • A layer named: 'Color' that contains all the elements for the top layer.

    • A layer named: 'Texture'. This layer contains the elements that create the texture.

    • Ensure that the elements in the 'Texture' layer are using the spot color 'White'.

    • When the texture is not part of the design, make sure that the top layer completely overlaps the areas for texture.

    • The PDF must have the option: 'Create Acrobat Layers from Top-Level Layers' enabled.

  7. Open the [Layers] tab.

    The recipe automatically assigns the correct settings per layer.

    Layer

    [Layer source]

    [Type]

    Remark

    [Front] 5

    Input file -Color

    [Color]

    The layer is printed in CMYKW.

    [Front] 4

    Input file -Texture

    [Color]

    The layer is printed in CMYKW.

    [Front] 3

    Input file -Texture

    [Color]

    The layer is printed in CMYKW.

    [Front] 2

    Input file -Texture

    [Color]

    The layer is printed in CMYKW.

    [Front] 1

    Input file -Texture

    [Color]

    The layer is printed in CMYKW.

    NOTE

    The elements using the spot color 'White' will be printed in white.

  8. Select the [Media layout] tab and check the settings.

    When you change the settings, for example to add more copies, click the button [Confirm settings] to accept the changes.

  9. Open the [Print] tab and check the settings.
  10. Click on the [Print] button to submit the job to the printer.
Parent topic:
Default recipes
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