Pre-Press

Our graphic designers are ready to be your in-house art department. Whether you need a
job created from scratch or prepress services for your existing files, Press Graphix is
ready to help. We can take your notes or ideas and create the final product. We can also
act as an extension of your existing capabilities to add the finishing touches to your files
before output is produced. Please download a copy of our “Pre-Press & Output Guide”
for helpful hints on how to set up your jobs and make them ‘print-ready.’

We utilize the most current technology with the most up-to-date software program versions
in our industry. Our state-of-the-art equipment allows us to provide our clients with
high-quality products faster and less-expensively than our competition.

Design & Pre-press

Apple G4 & G5 workstations
Epson 4000 with Star Proof Digital Proofer
Purup Eskofot Computer-to-Plate
Heidelberg Saphir Ultra 2 scanner
PC Workstation

Accepted File Formats

Press Graphix prefers the following file formats for printing your job:

	Quark XPress. Quark XPress is the leading graphic layout program in the industry. Please flight check all Quark files before submitting files. All placed (support) images and fonts (screen and printer fonts) must be supplied with the Quark file. Please supply a minimum 1/8" bleed on all four sides if applicable.

	Adobe Illustrator. Adobe Illustrator is the industry's leading vector-based illustration program. Please be certain to supply all fonts (screen and printer fonts) with your file, or convert all type to outlines (paths). If converting type to outlines, first make a copy of the original file to preserve editable type in the original design for future usage. Make sure all colors are converted to CMYK process and remove all unneccesary colors (like Pantone and RGB). Please supply a minimum 1/8" bleed on all four sides if applicable. Save us a copy as an eps file.

	Freehand. Freehand is a vector-based illustration program. Please be certain to supply all fonts (screen and printer fonts) with your file, or convert all type to outlines (paths). If converting type to outlines, first make a copy of the original file to preserve editable type in the original design for future usage. Make sure all colors are converted to CMYK process and remove all unneccesary colors (like Pantone and RGB). Please supply a minimum 1/8" bleed on all four sides if applicable. Save us a copy as an eps file.

	Adobe InDesign. Please flight check all inDesign files before submitting to us. All placed (support) images and fonts (screen and printer fonts) must be supplied with the InDesign file. Please supply a minimum 1/8" bleed on all four sides if applicable.

	Adobe Pagemaker. Please flight check all Pagemaker files before submitting. All placed (support) images and fonts (screen and printer fonts) must be supplied with the Pagemaker file. Please supply a minimum 1/8" bleed on all four sides if applicable.

	Adobe Photoshop. Very rarely are jobs submitted as Photoshop files, but if you require this option, please make sure to do the following: save a flattened copy of your original Photoshop (PSD) document, make sure the color mode is set for CMYK process, and be certain a 1/8" bleed on all four sides has been supplied (bleeds should be accommodated in the Photoshop file before design begins).

File formats not accepted: Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, or any application not featured above.

Proofing

Press Graphix uses Star Proof digital proofing software and the Epson 4000 which is a new
revolution in proofing for the printing industry. This provides the ability to resample high-res, pre-separated, screened bitmap plates from the RIP into a color calibrated contract proof.
It provides a RIP Once Output Many workflow to ensure total data integrity between client sign-off and final press prints. No more surprises with text reflows, font errors, OPI faults, trapping and other PostScript oddities that cause costly re-runs.

Sreened contract proofs

To maintain image sharpness, Star Proof uses the actual dots of the original RIPed data, preserving dot, screening and rosette patterns on the proof. The results on our inkjet printer are stunning and contract-quality. A Proof of up to 200 lines per inch can be produced. Star Proof's screening options combine with a comprehensive range of color management tools - ICS color calibration, controls for color shade, calibration curves and dot gain compensation - to ensure that your proof truly matches the final press sheet.

Computer-to-Plate

We utilize computer-to-plate technology to increase productivity. The DPX is fully automated - capable of producing 22 press ready plates per hour at 2540dpi. This technology saves time in producing your job and saves the customer money.