Create Device dependent Postscript file for platesetter with InDesign 2024

[rickself]

I have a file I need to postscript for our Navigator RIP and make color separated plates. I have the XitronRIP ppd but can't install it in Mac Sonoma as a physical printer. Where do I put the PPD so I can create a device dependent PS file?

Thank you

[Willi Adelberger]

Export to PDF/X-4 and print fom there.

[rickself]

Thanks, Willi - that's my normal workflow but this file, the Navigator RIP is locking up while ripping. This file, created in Illustrator and placed into InDesign, is over 1GB. Yes, an Illustrator file over a gig. I use InDesign as a means to create the PDF/X-4 with sheet marks, colorbar, and layout. I suppose I could create the layout from within Illustrator but will Illustrator allow me to create a PS file?

[Laubender · Accepted solution]

Hi @rickself ,

you could try the following:

Quit InDesign.

Go to the application folder of the InDesign app.

Then to subfolder Presets. If not present add a folder exactly named PPDs and move the PPD file to that folder.

Restart InDesign.

Regards,
Uwe Laubender
( Adobe Community Expert )

[rickself]

SCORE!

I knew there had to be a way.

Thank you so much, Uwe!