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I have a customer, which finds it very difficult to give me grayscale pdf files. There is always something RGB or CMYK or SPOT (pantone black) in it.

I want to create a flow with Enfocus Switch for him where he can drop his files, and return in grayscale to him. (so he can check them and than give me the final PDF)



What is the best way to convert the pdf to grayscale in a switch flow?



- use the Action list option in pitstop "Convert color to gray en keep black text"





or is there a better option???



How can i ensure that elements that were 0r0g0b or cmy100k map to 100% black?



(I have the total Adobe CS5 package, Pitstop Server 11, Full Switch)

I would suggest creating your own ActionList in PitStop. Using "Remap Color" you will be able to make sure that certain colors convert to 100 K before converting everything else to grayscale.



Don't forget that PitStop will use your default ColorSettings unless you add "Overwrite Color Management" to the action list. This is important since grayscale is not just grayscale. Make sure that you select a grayscale profile suited for the printing method that is going to be used.