On Friday 08 July 2005 17:00, Dirk Zugenmaier wrote: > > On Friday 08 July 2005 16:46, Dirk Zugenmaier wrote: > > > > > Anyone any idea how to match the background of the image > > > > > with the background of my scribus-file? > > > > > > > > Why not just use PDF 1.4 and get to use transparency? > > > > > > The printing guy want's PDF/X-3, so i have no choice... > > > > Then you shouldnt be using CMYK as export will convert all images > > to ICC ba= sed=20 > > RGB. > > mhhh... thats weird... i was told to give him a CMYK PDF/X-3 ?!? > > dirk
Without seeing the files. some thoughts: 1) That your printer wants PDF/X-3 is a Good Thing TM. Have they specified a particular destination print profile? IMO, they should. 2) Seeing that they are capable of handling PDF/X-3, they might handle icc based RGB PDF/X-3 which 1.2.x capably handles. I have done some Scribus brochures and posters with a PDF/X-3 capable EFI rip and the screen to print match is superb. I would be inclined to go back to the printer and ask. In my experience, this allows the best screen to print match for 1.2.x As for unexpected, CMYK > RGB conversions in 1.2.x, I put in a tool tip and I am revising the docs with a big fat warning not to use CMYK images and PDF/X-3 in 1.2.x. I guess the prior lack of warning is my fault as I really did not folks to try and use CMYK images when only RGB profiles can be used. 3) If CMYK PDF/X-3 is required, then you really need to use 1.3.0cvs and Cinepaint or Photoshop 6+ in place of GIMP and convert the PNG files to TIFF, then use clipping paths in the tiff to allow for the background to show through. CMYK support is *vastly* better in 1.3.0cvs is vastly improved, including support for layered TIFF or PSD files and proper support for clipping paths. I hope that helps, Peter
