Illustrator

Set transparency flattening options for printing

  1. Choose File > Print.
  2. Select Advanced on the left side of the Print dialog box.
  3. Select a flattening preset from the Preset menu, or click Custom to set specific flattening options.
  4. If the artwork contains overprinted objects that interact with transparent objects, select an option from the Overprints menu. You can preserve, simulate, or discard overprints.
    Note: If the artwork does not contain transparency, the document will not be flattened and the flattening settings are not relevant. Use the Flattener Preview panel to determine which areas of the artwork contain transparency.