Re: [tdf-discuss] Re: PDF export in CMYK

[Tibor Bamhor]

Hi,
this might be very good solution, I'm going to investigate it deeper.
I'm using linux exclusively, my friend is using windows, but this might be 
another (even though small ) reason for him to consider linux.

Thanks


Tibor




On Fri, 17 Dec 2010 03:49:05 +0100, NoOp  wrote:

> On 12/15/2010 02:07 PM, Tibor Bamhor wrote:
>>
>> Hi, Friend of mine had an issue with openoffice, He was asked to
>> deliver pdf in CMYK colorspace. It is not possible by now AFAIK. But
>> are there any plans or any work being done in this regard? I just
>> wonder, it is not critical issue for me, nor for my friend. He used
>> some Adobe product at the end...
>
> I think this is an issue with the printer driver. For example, if I wish
> to create a PDF with CMYK I use the ghostscript ppd - ghostpdf.ppd:
>
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&complete=0&q=ghostpdf.ppd&btnG=Search
>
> and see:
> 
> [pdf export only in RGB colorspace!]
>
> I just set up a virtual printer using that driver/ppd & select when I
> need to print in CMYK.
>
> Of course, it would be nice if LibO used that driver (or a modified
> version) to allow CMYK, but I don't know what work would be involved.
> File a bug/wishlist report & perhaps some kind soul will take it up for
> LibO.
>
> Note: I've no idea on how to use this driver on Windows if that is what
> your friend is using... you'll need to explore the Google links for that.
>
>




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Re: [tdf-discuss] Re: PDF export in CMYK

[Fernand Vanrie]

Alex,

Indeed using CMYK-eps can been done, but  the pictures are not shown in 
LO or OOdocuments. They "re-apear" in the final PDF made by a Windows 
printer (not by the LO conversion) We used this technique for years, 
starting with low-res Pictures in the OO-docs, and then just before PDF 
making, we replace them with there EPS conterparts.
This is nowdays over ruled by an RGB workflow where we use Highres RGB 
pictures (all in the same sRGB or AdobeRGB colorspace) then  we makes 
RGB-pdf's and tranfers the RGB-pdf to a CMYK-pdf for professional CMYK 
printing.


Fernand


Le 17/12/10 09:16, Fernand Vanrie a écrit :

Hi all,

I seem to recall that neither OOo, nor LibO implement CMYK colourspace,
but I also seem to recall having read somewhere that if you use EPS
images that are already CMYK compliant, instead of JPG, then you might
get a more acceptable PDF doc. Worth trying ? I don't remember exactly
because even EPS management within OOo/LibO wasn't brilliant. The only
other thing I can think of is Scribus...


Alex









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