So I've sat here saving files for an hour or so because there seems to be constant exporting issues that I cant seem to resolve (doesn't help that the actual export can take minutes at a time). I have a 12ft. x 12ft. banner I need to export for printing. I've run into 2 issues.
1. Saving a PNG. When saving a PNG the exported file will take the bottom part of the image repeat it at the top (cutting the top of the graphic off) and it also flips upside down.
2. Saving JPEG. Because of the PNG issue I tried to settle with a JPEG. The file seems fine but when I put open the file it saves at 8.333 ft and not 12 ft. So it reduces the dimensions when saved. I see no options in the exporting dialog box that would reduce the size of it but maybe I'm missing something.
Is this a common issue? Are there anyways around this? What can I do for save a 12ftx12ft file?
Thanks in Advanced!
We don't use png or jpg for printing.
#1 choice is pdf unless several large raster images are in the design then
#2 choice is tif with LZW Compression @ no more than 150dpi.
So for our in house banner prints we can print RGB PNG files with extreme accuracy, I'm actually very impressed with it, especially the green as I know that can be a difficult color to achieve in printing with CMYK inks. I'm unsure how it's able to do it. I think it reads the color profile and adjusts the colors to match it during the printing process.
And as for TIFF files I know I cant save accurate CMYK TIFF files. I tested your recommendations for TIFF files and it seemed to make no difference on the surface. Having CMYK TIFF files would probably help a lot, especially with outsourcing prints we cant do in house, but the colors are so far off I cant use them. Usually they are lightened and become very washed and gray looking.
I tried to attach the file here but it seems to not want to allow it. (Had to retype this whole thing)
PNG is simply a 24 bit RGB raster format, JPG RGB saved one time should print exactly as the PNG does. What is the resolution of the image you're trying to save?
https://i.imgur.com/q3wrtj7.png
This is an overview of the issue. The CDR file in the Google Drive should be open to anyone with the link as well
Forgot to mention we export as rgb. File size is our concern more than color. We've found that rgb's come out much more vivid. If color is a concern we go pdf as the RIP seems to convert pantones much more accurately.
Ok first you exceeded the 30,000 x 30,000 pixel limit for no reason, actually you're 46 pixels under Corel craps out.. Also there seems to be an issue with the file as PhotoZoom Pro sees it as layered but CorelDRAW does not.
This is a banner and 100 or 150 DPI would be more than fine, that would have you under the limit, I do art quality reproductions at 200 DPI on archival gloss and matt.
Second you created in CMYK and use PNG. PNG does not support CMYK so build the file in RGB. I have a TIF file in CMYK and it works fine. I can upload it for you if you want. I would just resample the thing to 150 and run it.
Same discussion for page 2 of your document except the image is RGB. As a 12" banner any ink jet can produce this at 100 or 150 DPI.
I have a 12' x 12' RGB image and it works fine.