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I have a postscript file I would like to separate into 4 color PDF plates. I convert the postsript file to a PDF, and then create separations. This all works fine except for registration items ( 1 1 1 1 setcmykcolor). It appears that there is some knockout occurring on the three color plates, as the registration items only appear on the black plate. Is there some magic code for getting registration items to appear on all four plates?

I wonder if we autoconvert 1 1 1 1 to just black which would explain it.

I'll dig deeper...

I don't think it is a straight conversion of color from Registration to Black. I have a line of text identifying the file name and processing time set as registration color. In the resulting separated PDFs, on the color plates I can actually select the text, but the text appears as white. I hope this helps.

Yes, we optimize 1111 setcmykcolor (think of the ink saved!)

However, I'll make you a build which respond to this default:

defaults write com.stone.PStill NoColorOptimization YES

or as a key in a JobOptions file for a Watched Folder:

NoColorOptimization = YES;

I'll let you know when it's ready!

To get the reg marks on every plate of the CMYK separation:

0. Set this preference in a Terminal window:



or use our http://www.stone.com/PreferenceCommander
or use a JobOptions file and add this line in there:


1. Be sure to Tools -> Cache Fonts... if you haven't in PStill

2. remove old version and grab, install, launch:

ftp://ftp.swcp.com/pub/tmp/a/PStill-2008-02-29.dmg

Now, when you make your separations, PStill won't save the planet's resources of Cyan, Magenta and Yellow and the reg marks will output on each plate!

Works perfectly! Thanks.