Prepress is the first part of the entire production process and forms the foundation for every successful print project. It can be understood as an incoming inspection in which we check all incoming print files according to certain standards and prepare them accordingly. Optimum preparation of the print data is one of the essential prerequisites for the high quality of the finished end product.
In this blog article, we show how we implement your print projects reliably and on time through strict quality controls, compliance with international print standards and efficient, automated workflows. We also take a look at our modern technical equipment and the customer-oriented processes that ensure your print data is optimally prepared and processed. Find out why pre-press at Beltz guarantees your satisfaction.
Quality control and standards in prepress
Pre-press is one of the crucial steps in production for the preparation of your print projects. At Beltz Grafische Betriebe, we place great emphasis on checking incoming print data to ensure that it can be processed and printed correctly. Our pre-press department is designed to meet the highest quality standards to provide you with a flawless end product.
When preparing your print files, we follow the international printing standards ISO Coated V2 and V3. These standards ensure that the print data meets the usual industry requirements and delivers a consistent print result. By regularly checking our systems for color and output consistency, we ensure that your print products have exactly the desired color tone and the necessary precision.
Binding proofs, i.e. the simulation of the subsequent print, are another important component that we include as part of the preparation of the print data in our pre-press stage. With these proofs, we can show you the expected result even before the actual printing. This gives you the opportunity to make possible adjustments and ensure that the end product meets your expectations. Our proofs are color binding. You can therefore be sure that the colors in the proof match the colors of the printed product exactly.
In the pre-press stage, all the print files we receive are carefully checked before they finally go to print.
Efficient processes through automated workflows
As a modern company, we rely on automated processes and state-of-the-art technologies. The advantage of this is that processes run faster and more efficiently and at the same time a constant and high level of quality can be assumed. Our pre-press is therefore also characterized by processes that enable fast and precise processing of your print data. Automated preflights and data corrections according to existing standards help to identify and correct potential errors at an early stage. This not only saves time, but also increases the quality and reliability of the entire printing process.
The automation of our production also ensures that printing projects can be completed efficiently and on time. A central component of our processes is therefore the PRINECT workflow from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG. This workflow is an important step towards autonomous production and enables us to automate the entire process from data preparation to plate output. Among other things, it ensures fast and precise transmission of print data to the presses, optimizes data processing and ensures that every file is interpreted and processed correctly.
At the same time, this automation ensures the continuous development of our processes, including those in prepress. We are constantly working on reducing the workload for our customers and at the same time increasing the quality of the print products. Regular updates and adaptations ensure that our systems are always state of the art.
We also use electronic plots and efficient approval management. These enable us to approve your print data before final printing and make any necessary changes. Electronic approval saves time and significantly reduces the amount of coordination required. This allows us to ensure that your print data is optimally prepared and processed without any loss of quality.
Once your print file has gone through the prepress process and is optimized for the next steps in the process chain, the product is finally printed. You can find out more about the possibilities in our other blog articles. 👉🏻 Read about the advantages of offset printing here: Long-proven and highly efficient – offset printing will still be modern in 2023 or find out more about the digital printing process: How exactly does digital printing actually work?
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With our modern technical equipment, we are able to meet the demands placed on our prepress department without compromising on quality and efficiency. High-precision printing machines and advanced software solutions, combined with the use of the latest technologies and automated workflows, ensure that all printing projects are implemented with the utmost precision.
We do not only rely on reliable processes in the pre-press stage. The entire subsequent production process for all print products is also subject to careful planning and conscientious implementation. Our professional team of bookbinders, machine operators, media technologists and, of course, the entire administrative apparatus in the background ensures that the end products are produced exactly according to your specifications.
If you are looking for a reliable partner for your printing projects, Beltz Grafische Betriebe can provide you with comprehensive expertise and state-of-the-art technology. Our entire production chain guarantees the highest quality and precision so that your print products meet your exact requirements.
Whether you need support with data control, binding proofs or efficient workflows – we have the right solutions for you. Our dedicated team is ready to implement your projects smoothly and on time.
We invite you to contact us and find out more about our services. Visit our contact form on the website and let us know how we can help you. We look forward to working with you to achieve great print results.
