DCS filter
The DCS filter accepts DCS 2.0 files and outputs a single preseparated PostScript file.
Developed by QuarkXPress, the DCS 2.0 format is a picture format definition for electronic color separations.
This filter accepts the following DCS 2.0 files:
Single/Multiple file DCS, with no composite
Single/Multiple file DCS, with grayscale composite
Single/Multiple file DCS, with color composite
The DCS filter is a feature of Fiery Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition, and Fiery Productivity Package. To apply this filter, the Hot Folder must be connected to a Fiery server that has one of these enabled.
The DCS input file types are .dcs, .dcs2, and .eps
Option |
Description |
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Output file type |
See Output file type. |
The DCS 2.0 filter has no configurable options; however, you must follow these guidelines to convert your DCS 2.0 job:
Enable the Combine Separations print option in .
Make sure that you have all the necessary files for a DCS 2.0 job in one folder. If a file is missing, the filter fails to process.
If a folder contains multiple files for a DCS 2.0 job, you may place the entire folder in the Hot Folder.
If you download a DCS 2.0 job using the Download command, all files must be inside a folder and you must download the entire folder.