PREPRESS
The Beginning of Flawless Printing, The Right Preparation.
The prepress process is the critical stage in which colour management, artwork checks, screening, plate preparation and production parameters are technically verified before printing. Our goal is to minimise errors during the transition from design to production and ensure consistent print quality.
PREPRESS CONTROL
We bring colour, artwork and production details under control before printing.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Print quality begins before the press starts.
In flexible packaging printing, it is not enough for a design to look correct on screen. The artwork file must be prepared to suit the printing method, film structure, colour separation and packaging format.
Prepress checks include verifying colour consistency, bleeds, fonts, barcode areas, dimensions, screen values and technical production details.
This process reduces potential time loss and the need for revisions during printing, while helping production proceed in a more controlled and repeatable manner.
THE PREPRESS PROCESS
From design to print: a controlled transition.
01 / FILE CHECK
Artwork Analysis
Dimensions, fonts, images, bleeds and packaging cutting areas are technically checked.
02 / COLOUR
Colour Separation
The design is prepared with colour separations and a printing sequence suited to the Flexo printing system.
03 / SCREENING
Tone & Transition Control
The screen structure is optimised for printing photographs, gradients and subtle tonal transitions.
04 / TECHNICAL COMPATIBILITY
Packaging Format Compatibility
Print areas are arranged with seal, gusset, base, zipper and cutting zones taken into account.
05 / PLATE
Plate Preparation
The approved artwork is transferred to a plate system suitable for print production.
06 / FINAL CHECK
Production Approval
All technical parameters are verified one final time before the job is released for production.
TECHNICAL CHECKS
Precision in every detail, consistency in print.
The purpose of prepress preparation is not simply to send a file to production, but to build the technical foundation required for stable results on the printing press.
01
Dimensions & Cutting Area
The packaging format, seal areas and artwork placement are checked.
02
Colour Management
Colour separation and printing sequence are planned according to the production structure.
03
Screening & Tonal Transitions
Details and transitions are optimised for accurate reproduction in Flexo printing.
04
Barcode & Fine Details
Critical legibility and line weights are technically reviewed.
05
Registration Preparation
Preparation is carried out to support accurate colour registration in multicolour printing.
COLOUR & PRINT MANAGEMENT
We preserve your brand colours throughout production.
In flexible packaging, colour is not merely a visual detail—it is an important part of brand identity. During prepress, colours are prepared for production with the film structure and printing conditions in mind.
01 / SEPARATION
Professional Colour Separation
02 / CHECK
Artwork & Technical File Check
03 / CONSISTENCY
Repeatable Colour Performance
04 / PRODUCTION
Preparation for 8-Colour Flexo Printing
ADVANTAGES
Proper prepress preparation makes a real difference in production.
01
Fewer Errors
Checks completed before printing reduce the risk of production-related revisions.
02
More Consistent Colour
Colour separation and technical preparation help reproduce brand colours with greater control.
03
Faster Production
Properly prepared files reduce unnecessary downtime and intervention during printing.
04
Stronger Brand Presence
Sharp graphics, balanced tones and accurate colours give packaging a stronger shelf presence.
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