TrapPro
This page applies to Harlequin v13.1r0 and later; both Harlequin Core and 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:
- Sliding traps to avoid abrupt shifts when creating transitions in trapping gradients/vignettes
- Mitred ends and joins for traps that taper or narrow, avoiding unsightly artifacts
- Narrowed/proportional traps to preserve thin design elements
- Image mask support to trap masked images correctly and avoid “lines” where misregistration occurs
- Feathered traps to create soft edges that produce hardly discernible trap lines
- 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
- Shaded fill (radial and axial) support
- Full in-color support for CMYK and spot colors, with no limit to the number of colors TrapPro is able to handle
- Protection for small text and graphic elements, so they are not overwhelmed by traps
- Support for anamorphic trapping
- 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
- Auto-chokes superblacks by default, ensuring that superblack objects maintain a sharp, crisp edge. A separate trap width is definable for black
- Trap color density reduction. This produces less visible traps between adjacent colors.
- Support for trap zones generated by PostScript Language Level 3 compatible applications
Detailed instructions for using TrapPro are in Technical Note Hqn053 - Controlling TrapPro.