Prepress and design
Prepress and design
From concept to a print-ready file for reliable, high-quality printing
Preparing files for print is one of the most important steps in the production process. At Propoint, we carefully check the format, colours, resolution, fonts, bleed and every other technical parameter that can affect the final result.
If required, our team can also create the graphic design and then prepare it for professional printing, ensuring that the design, the materials and the production process are fully aligned.
Whether a project is intended for offset or digital printing, proper prepress preparation helps catch potential errors early and ensures a faster, more reliable and more efficient production process.
- File checking and processing
- Graphic design for print
- Format and dimension checks
- CMYK and Pantone colour checks
- Resolution and image quality checks
- Font, bleed and safe zone checks
- Imposition and preparation for production
- Printing plate preparation for offset printing
Benefits of prepress preparation
A well-prepared file makes the entire production process smoother and reduces the risk of unexpected changes in print. With a detailed technical check before production begins, every element is aligned with the project specifications.
Early error detection
Checking files before printing means that problems with colours, resolution, fonts, dimensions or the placement of graphic elements are spotted in good time.
A reliable end result
Correct file processing helps the design translate to print as faithfully as possible, with precise detail and correctly positioned elements.
More efficient production
Technically prepared files speed up the production process, reduce the risk of additional corrections and help meet agreed deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. If you don't have a design ready, our team can create a graphic solution based on your ideas and needs, and then prepare it for professional printing. However, this service is available only for products that will be printed with us.
Ideally, materials should be supplied as a print-ready PDF. Depending on the project, the original working files may also be required.
Yes. Before production begins, we check the key technical parameters, such as dimensions, colours, resolution, fonts, bleed and the placement of elements.
Depending on the type and extent of the errors, our team can make technical corrections or advise you on the changes needed. More substantial design work is agreed separately.
For standard printing, graphics and images should be prepared in CMYK. If special Pantone colours are used, they should be correctly defined and labelled in the document.
For high-quality printing, raster photos should usually have a resolution of around 300 DPI at the actual size at which they will be printed.
Bleed is the extension of the background or graphic elements beyond the final trim size of the printed product. An extra 3 mm on each side is usually allowed, so that no unwanted white edges appear when the product is cut.
Elements intended for special finishing should be clearly separated from the rest of the design, usually on separate layers or as specifically defined spot colours, with “overprint” enabled. The exact preparation method depends on the type of finish, so we recommend consulting our team beforehand.
The basic rules are similar, but the technical requirements may differ depending on the press, format, material and finish. That is why every file is checked against its specific production process.
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