Prepress & Colour Management
Our prepress team turns the agreed artwork into a production specification: checking the file, separating printed and finishing layers, preparing proofs and making plates for the selected printing route.
1 / Technical File Review
We review finished dimensions, dielines, bleed and safe areas, fonts, image quality, colour space, overprint, trapping and code layout. Fine details are checked against the material and printing route. File amendments are returned for approval before production.
2 / Separate Print and Finishing Layers
White ink, foil, varnish, embossing, cut-outs and variable data need clearly identified artwork. For double-sided or multilayer labels, we check the printed face, reading direction, opening edge and alignment between layers.
3 / Agree the Colour Reference
The face material, white base, ink and finish all affect colour. Send the required Pantone reference or a physical colour target where matching matters. We review the intended appearance against the selected process and agree the reference and acceptance criteria.
Approved artwork and colour references are retained for production and repeat-order review. A change in material or finish may require a new sample.
4 / Approve the Right Proof
| Proof type | What it helps confirm |
|---|---|
| PDF proof | Text, layout, dimensions, orientation and separated artwork layers. |
| Digital sample | Material feel and a printed appearance reference, subject to the sample construction and process. |
| Production-process sample | Appearance using the selected process, where required for colour or finishing approval. |
Sample availability, scope, cost and timing are confirmed for the job. Screen proofs cannot reproduce the exact colour, gloss, texture or metallic reflection of the finished label.
5 / In-House Platemaking
Esko CDI imaging and DuPont Cyrel FAST processing support flexographic platemaking. CTP equipment supports the appropriate plate route. Plate preparation follows the approved artwork and production plan.
Discuss Your Artwork
Send your current file or reference, label dimensions, quantity and required finish. If the artwork needs adaptation or design assistance, we will confirm the scope and any charges.