Black text set as C=0 M=0 Y=0 K=100 renders as composite black

Description

Symbology and text may render as composite black C=100 M=100 Y=100 K=100 instead of pure black C=0 M=0 Y=0 K=100 in some graphics-, pre-flight- or rasterizer applications.

Cause

This is a known issue.

Workaround

• Set the text to a color not used in the map, such as bright magenta. When sending the print job to a print shop, instruct them to exchange the bright magenta with pure black C=0 M=0 Y=0 K=100 during pre-flight.
  
  

  Note:
  While some raster-based graphic and pre-flight applications show this black text as composite black, Adobe Illustrator should display the black text correctly when viewing ArcMap 8.x created PDF, EPS and AI files.

  
  
• Upgrade to ArcGIS 9.0 or higher. The output destination colorspace can be set to CMYK when exporting to PDF, EPS or AI files.
  
  

  Note:
  Ensure Service Pack 2 or higher is installed for best results from these exporters.