Printing - Setting up the Color Bar

Overview

This article will show you how to setup the color bar on your plot. In the event of color issues with your plot, the color bar will help determine if it is an issue with the plotter or not. Please Note: In order to be considered for a potential print refund, a color bar will be required if requesting a refund due to color discrepancies.

Procedures or Details

1. Setup and configure your plot in Illustrator per the Plotting Instructions

2. Download the ColorBar.png

3. Once downloaded, Select File - > Place

4. Select the ColorBar.png you downloaded and place it in your document

5. At the top of the page, Edit the dimensions so that it is a Width of 0.3 inches and a Height of 6 inches ( 6in x 0.3in if the plot is landscape) 

(Width and Height parameters for the selected image) 

6. Orient the color bar so that it is 6 Inches from the edge of the page

(Color Bar oriented on the top portion of the plot) 

7. Once this is done, you can continue with plotting your poster. If there are any issues, please follow instructions on the print refund form to submit a request

References/Links 

None at this time.

Last Reviewed:   20-Aug-2024