Digital Pre-press Technology Delivers Efficiencies
Computer-to-plate (CTP)
CTP offers our clients a number of advantages over conventional platemaking, including faster and more consistent plate production, sharper detail, and improved registration. CTP allows us to increase our output and save our clients money.
Kodak Prinergy PDF workflow
This advanced PDF workflow system allows us to drive our efficiency, reduce errors, enhance print quality and closely monitor each step in the pre-press process.
Archival and Remote Proofing
Our clients have the ability to view archived files and remotely proof electronic files of publications before they are printed.
PrePress Equipment List
- Five (5) - Kodak Trendsetter 100 (1016 LPI Resolution)
- One (1) — Kodak Lotem Quantum (CTP) Thermal with 500 plate Autoloader
- One (1) — Kodak Magnus Quantum (CTP)
- Three (3) — Nela Optical Plate Benders
- Kodak Staccato Screening up to 20 Micron
- Kodak Prinergy 4.0 PDF Workflow System
- Kodak Prinergy 5.0 InSite
- Four (4) — Kodak NewsManager page-pairing systems
- Two (2) - EPSON Stylus Pro 9600 Color Inkjet Proofer
- Two (2) - EPSON Stylus Pro 9800 Color Inkjet Proofer
- One (1) — BEST COLOR Screen proof XXL color software with ICC profiling for digital proofing
- One (1) — Oris Color Tuner with certified proof
- Two (2) — Color-Bus digital color-proofing devices
- Four (4) — HP 1050 digital color-proofing devices
- Two (2) — HP 5000 double sided digital proofing device
- Software with ICC profiling for digital proofing
- Secure FTP, Internet servers for broadband (T1) file transfer
- Two (2) —T1 High Speed Service
- DSL High-speed backup servic
New Workflow Technology
InSite and Rules Based Automation (RBA) allows our clients to take greater control of their print projects. Opening our Prinergy system to our clients through use of the InSite Web Portal, clients can now create their jobs, create impositions, and upload files that will automatically refine and set for their approval within one hour of upload process.
If you are interested in finding out more about InSite Soft Proofing and RBA please contact a Southwest Offset Printing sales executive for more details on your next printing.