PrePress
PrePress refers to the stage of the printing process that occurs after a commercial printer receives an order and corresponding graphics file from a client or graphic designer but before the actual printing commences. This term is commonly used in the printing industry to describe the activities that take place during this crucial stage, which includes several important tasks such as file preparation, color management, and the creation of production marks.
Some of the common problems associated with PrePress in large format digital printing include:
One of the main problems of PrePress in large format digital printing is resolution. Low-resolution images can result in blurry or pixelated prints, which can negatively impact the quality of the final product. Therefore, it’s important to ensure that all images used in the print design have a high resolution.
Another issue with PrePress in large format digital printing is color management. The color of the final print can be different from what was intended due to variations in color settings between the design software and the printer. Color calibration is essential to ensure that the final print matches the desired color.
Bleed and crop marks are important elements in PrePress. Bleed is the extra margin that extends beyond the design, and crop marks indicate where the design should be cut. In large format printing, improper bleed and crop marks can result in misaligned or uneven prints.
Large format printing requires high-quality vector graphics or high-resolution raster graphics. Choosing the wrong file format or compressing the files can lead to poor quality output.
In PrePress, it’s important to ensure that all fonts are correctly embedded or converted to outlines to avoid issues with font substitution or missing fonts during the printing process.
PrintFactory is a comprehensive print software ecosystem designed to streamline the PrePress process in large format digital printing.
Here are some ways that PrintFactory can help solve common prepress problems:
PrintFactory offers a range of tools and features to ensure that files are prepared correctly, including automatic file format recognition, PDF preflighting, and automatic scaling and cropping to fit the desired output size. PrintFactory also checks for low resolution or missing images.
PrintFactory’s color management tools help to ensure accurate color reproduction across multiple devices and media types. Our software offers a range of color profiling options, as well as automatic spot color matching and ink limit warnings to avoid oversaturation or color shifting.
PrintFactory’s finishing and production marks features help automate complex tasks such as adding registration marks, crop marks, and job-specific information.
PrintFactory’s WorkFlow streamlines the PrePress process by automating repetitive tasks and reducing manual input. The automation features include automatic nesting, ganging, and step-and-repeat, as well as automatic scaling and cropping to fit the desired output size.
PrintFactory’s cloud-based print software ecosystem allows for easy collaboration and communication between different stakeholders in the printing process. Our software offers real-time job status updates, online job approval, and remote access to job files and specifications.