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ari_6224
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July 29, 2026
Question

How do I export ink separations at artboard size?

  • July 29, 2026
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Is there a way to export out ink separations at artboard size? I am trying to export ink separations through Ilustrator. Using the instructions from Adobe [https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/printing-color-separations.html], I am able to create a .pd through the print dialog. The only issue is that even though we are setting the printer to Postscript, I still seem to be limited to the size limitations of the printer listed on the PPD. Setting the PPD to Generic Postscript eliminates the Custom Size option, and selecting Device Independent completely eliminates the option to create the separations. 

Any help on this or alternate methods? Mainly just need to export the white ink plate at size.

    2 replies

    Ton Frederiks
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 29, 2026

    @ari_6224 You need a PPD that allows you to set a Custom size.

    Here is a page with a link to the download:

    https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/indesign/kb/add-acrobat-ppd.html

    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 29, 2026

    What PPD are you using?

    Mac or Windows?

    Try saving as PDF and open in Acrobat. See if the size limitation is there if you print to file. 

    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)