Prepare for a print service provider

To print to a PDF file
To print to a PRN or PS file

You can print a drawing to a file, which lets the print service provider send the file directly to an output device. If you are unsure about which settings to choose, consult the print service provider.

You can print to PDF while taking full advantage of advanced print settings. Features like imposition tools for arranging layouts, custom print profiles for specific print hardware, and precise management of color separations, halftones, and registration marks are available when generating PDFs for a print service provider, ensuring your output is fully optimized for professional, high-quality print workflows.

For more information about commercial printing, see Work with a print service provider.

To print to a PDF file

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1 Click File Print.
2 Click the General tab.
3 Choose Corel Print to PDF from the Printer list box.
The Print to File check box is automatically enabled.
4 Specify any settings in the Print dialog box.
5 Click Print.
6 Choose the folder where you want to save the file.
7 Type a filename in the File name box.
8 Click Save.

To print to a PRN or PS file

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1 Click File Print.
2 Click the General tab.
3 Perform a task from the following table.

 

To print to
Do the following
A PRN file
Select a printer or driver from the Printer list box.
Note: If no printer is selected, the Print to file check box may be disabled.
A PS file
Select a PostScript-capable printer or driver from the Printer list box.
Common options include Device Independent PostScript File or manufacturer-specific PostScript drivers.
4 In the Destination area, enable the Print to file check box, if available. For some drivers, this option may already be enabled and unavailable for editing. Choose one of the following from the list box:
• Single file — prints all pages in a document to a single file
• Pages to separate files — prints each page to a separate file
• Plates to separate files — prints each plate to a separate file
5 Click Print.
6 Choose one of the following from the Save as type list box:
• Print file — saves the file as a PRN file
• PostScript file — saves the file as a PS file
7 Choose the folder where you want to save the file.
8 Type a filename in the File name box.
9 Click Save.

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If you prefer not to prepare PostScript files, print service providers equipped with the application in which you created your work can take the original files (for example, CorelDRAW files) and apply the required prepress settings.

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