Using transparent PNG files with FlexiPRINT

FlexiPRINT can automatically apply the spot white to transparent PNG files within the RIP. Follow the steps below:-

  • Load the PNG file into FlexiPRINT
  • Open the 'Job Properties'
  • Go to the 'Printer Options' tab
  • Set 'White ink options' to 'Substrate'

  • Go to the 'Transparency' tab
  • Set 'Channel' to 'Spot_White'
  • Set 'White option' to 'Use transparency mask'
  • Check 'Use alpha channel data for white'

  • You can check it has worked correctly by going to the 'Output Channel Preview' tab
  • Check 'Preview output channels'
  • Select only 'Spot_White'