Our skilled staff of prepress technicians carefully scrutinizes each job sent to Colonial Press to locate problems that would otherwise threaten print quality and on-time delivery. Each job is systematically checked for correct file structure, resolution, bleed, trap, color and that all images and fonts have been sent with the file. If a serious problem is found, prepress works closely with customer service and sales to determine the course of action to take. Once the files have been processed, it is then ripped and imposed so a proof can be generated for customer review. After all customer changes have been made and subsequent proofs approved, the file is then output to plate for the printing stage of production.
Prepress is equipped with 4 Macintosh workstations and 1 PC workstation. We have 2 servers, one that runs our Prinergy Evo workflow and one for file storage and current jobs. After the files have been process we store files on CDs in house and also an offsite storage area to insure customers will be able to gain access to their files if needed for future use.
Our Prinergy Evo workflow is the backbone of our Prepress Department. It handles all the preflighting, trapping, and screening tasks. We will accept native files with supporting fonts and graphics from any program (see “Supported Software:” below) to create the certified pdf's for proofing and final output. Evo also allows us to produce our high definition printing. You'll notice cleaner, more vibrant colors, smoother gradations, and pictures that appear to be continuous tone.
After proofs are approved the files are sent direct to plate to our Trendsetter Spectrum™ imager calibrated color curves to match our high quality proof. Our prepress technicians systematically check the plates then ink profiles are then sent to digitally to our press to insure correct ink densities and color accuracy. Colonial uses Fujifilm’s Brillia High Definition Aluminum plates. This dramatically improves on press performance, while simultaneously providing excellent durability. By employing a proprietary Multigrain surface structure, the LH-PJ plate provides exceptional reduced ink/water balance, giving you sharper, cleaner and drier sheets; faster make-readies; quicker restarts and reduced ink usage. In short, it’s all about faster press approvals, less waste and cost savings.
If you have a special printing need and would like assistance in achieving your
printing goals, contact customer service and they can coordinate a solution with
prepress. Prepress hours are from 8:00 am – 11:00 pm. All work must be approved
though the sales department prior to arriving at prepress.
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