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3 Locate the correct image files and click Open.
Viewing colors and inks
Using the document's ink list, the preflight utility checks for spot colors with duplicate
color definitions. A duplicate spot color will produce an additional separation plate.
To correct color and ink problems:
Close the Preflight dialog box and delete any duplicate spot colors in the Swatches
palette. (See "Adding, duplicating, and deleting swatches" on page
Viewing print settings
The Print Settings panel of the Preflight dialog box reflects the current print settings for
the document.
Viewing external plugins
The External Plugins panel of the Preflight dialog box lists all external plugins used in the
document.
Packaging files for handoff
You can gather the files you've used, including fonts and linked graphics, for easy handoff
to a service provider. You can give your service provider an InDesign file, a composite PDF
file made from your document, or a PostScript file. (See
page 409.)
You don't need to perform a final preflight check before packaging. InDesign performs an
up-to-date preflight check. If problem areas are detected, a dialog box appears.
To package files:
1 Do one of the following to open the Package dialog box:
Choose File > Package.
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In the Preflight dialog box, click Package.
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In the Book palette menu, choose Package Book or Package Selected Documents,
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depending on whether all, some, or none of the documents are selected in the Book
palette.
2 If a dialog box appears alerting you to possible problems, do one of the following:
Click View Info to open the Preflight dialog box where you can correct problems or get
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further information. When you're satisfied with the document, begin the packaging
process again.
Click Continue to begin packaging.
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3 Fill in the printing instructions. The filename you type is the name of the report that
accompanies all other packaging files. This report, which is saved in the default text editor
format, includes the information in the Printing Instructions dialog box; a list of all used
fonts, links, and inks required to print the document; and print settings. The report is
stored in the same folder as the other packaging files.
4 Click Continue, and then specify a location in which to save all packaging files.
5 Select the following, as needed:
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