How do I collect my job for output?
We recommend that you use a collection software such as FlightCheck or Collect Pro which will automatically copy your layout, graphics, and font files into an organized set of folders. It will also Zip or Stuff the files for FTP or email.
Another option is to use Apogee Create which preflight's your files using a custom checklist.This checklist looks for common problems such as Low-Res images, RGB colors, Font issues, and about a hundred other things that can cause problems in the production of your job. After your job passes preflight the software converts your job into a High-Res PDF that has all the images and fonts embedded so it is all you need to send. If you are interested in this option please contact your A/E or email us.
Yes you can! Because of our PDF workflow we can accept virtually any file format including Word, Publisher, even Power Point and Excel. We also have the very latest of all the major design programs.
Why do colors print differently than they look on screen?
Monitors use a different color space than what is use in printing. Monitor reproduce color using Red,Green, and Blue phosphors which can display a wide range of color, this is known as additive color. Offset printing uses Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black to reproduce color,known as subtractive color. This color space is much smaller and therefore can not reproduce the same colors.
A workflow that uses Acrobat PDF files so that all com-
ponents of a print job are captured into a single file.
A digital proof is a color prepress proofing method where a job is printed from the digital file using a high resolution inkjet printer to give a good approximation of what the final printed piece will look like. The digital proof is generally less expensive than other prepress proofs.
Computer-to-plate; A process in which digital files are output directly from a computer to the printing plate, eliminating the need for film.
What is the best way to send my files?
FTP (see website for directions); email (5MB max.); or Disk
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