This page applies to Harlequin v13.1r0 and later; and to Harlequin Core but not Harlequin MultiRIP.
TrapPro™is an object-based “in-rip” trapping solution for the Harlequin Core that delivers performance with excellent memory utilization. Its powerful trapping engine is augmented by highly configurable trapping options which allow you to fine-tune your trapping needs and accommodate a diverse range of job types and customer requirements.
The following options are available:
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Sliding traps to avoid abrupt shifts when creating transitions in trapping gradients/vignettes
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Mitred ends and joins for traps that taper or narrow, avoiding unsightly artifacts
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Narrowed/proportional traps to preserve thin design elements
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Image mask support to trap masked images correctly and avoid “lines” where misregistration occurs
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Feathered traps to create soft edges that produce hardly discernible trap lines
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Complex image and
shfillsupport to trap all object types. Object to image trap placement is also supported -
Supports special inks such as metallic (opaque) and varnish (transparent) inks, with lay-down order being automatically determined
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Shaded fill (radial and axial) support
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Full in-color support for CMYK and spot colors, with no limit to the number of colors TrapPro is able to handle
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Protection for small text and graphic elements, so they are not overwhelmed by traps
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Support for anamorphic trapping
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Intelligent trap brush that compares object and trap requirements and adjusts the traps to be proportional to the original object. This prevents artifacts such as “mushroom” artifacts on traps
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Auto-chokes superblacks by default, ensuring that superblack objects maintain a sharp, crisp edge. A separate trap width is definable for black
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Trap color density reduction. This produces less visible traps between adjacent colors.
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Support for trap zones generated by PostScript Language Level 3 compatible applications