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How to Use Choke Tool to Eliminate White Peek - Neostampa

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  • 9 steps
  • 16 instructions
  • 1 video
  • Updated 2026-04-02

NeoStampa — Using the Choke Tool

  1. 0:00Overview
  2. 0:121. Process the Job
  3. 0:222. Open Raster Preview
  4. 0:303. Isolate White Ink
  5. 0:454. Open Choke Settings
  6. 0:525. Adjust Choke Amount
  7. 1:056. Adjust Edge Behavior (Optional)
  8. 1:157. Review Updated Raster
  9. 1:228. Print the Job

(Eliminating White Gaps Between Colors)

Written steps9

This guide explains how to use the **Choke** tool in NeoStampa. Choke is a pre-press feature used to reduce unwanted white lines or gaps between colors caused by slight print misregistration. Preparing the Raster Preview

1. Process the Job

Watch this part0:12
  1. Open **Raster Preview**.
  2. Click **Print**.
  3. Select **Process Only**.

2. Open Raster Preview

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  1. Go to the **Job Queue**.
  2. Right-click the processed file.
  3. Click **Raster Preview**.

3. Isolate White Ink

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  1. Deselect all ink channels.
  2. Leave **Black** and **White** selected.
  3. This view shows exactly where white ink is being applied. Applying Choke

4. Open Choke Settings

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  1. Go to the **Properties** panel.
  2. Locate and click the **Choke** option.

5. Adjust Choke Amount

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  1. Reduce the white ink layer slightly using the choke value.
  2. Start with **small values**.
  3. This helps prevent overlaps and visible gaps between colors.

6. Adjust Edge Behavior (Optional)

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Review & Print

  • Modify edge behavior for:
  • Smoother curves, or
  • Sharper, cleaner corners

7. Review Updated Raster

Watch this part1:15
  1. Re-check the **Raster Preview**.
  2. Confirm white ink coverage looks clean and consistent.

8. Print the Job

Watch this part1:22

Best Practices Choke adjustment workflow is now complete.

  • Once satisfied, send the job to print.
  • Test on actual fabric to fine-tune choke settings if needed.
  • Always start with minimal choke values.
  • Review raster preview before printing.
  • Test adjustments on fabric for best results.

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