Esko DeskPack 22.03 is a professional collection of prepress plugins designed to transform Adobe Illustrator into a dedicated packaging production tool. This specific version was released in March 2022 to resolve startup issues with Adobe Illustrator 26.2.
To run this version effectively, your system should meet the following Official Esko Requirements :
Use tools like Instant Trapper for interactive clicking or PowerTrapper for automated background trapping on separate layers.
Create marks that automatically adjust position and color based on the artwork's specific characteristics.
The DeskPack suite integrates packaging expertise directly into the Illustrator interface, utilizing the same "look and feel" to minimize the learning curve. Key features include:
Quickly add white underprint or finishing layers (like varnishes) with a few clicks.
Generate a wide range of industry-standard barcodes (including 2D and GS1) with automated settings to ensure accuracy and printability.
Automatically detect common errors like incorrect text sizes or ink violations before going to print.