DIGITAL PREPRESS SERVICES FOR FLEXO PRINTING
What Are Digital Prepress Services?
Prepress services involve all the steps taken to prepare an idea for a print run. These processes used to be done entirely by hand, but new technology has allowed for the digitization of the process, making it faster and more accurate.
Some of the digital prepress services we offer include:
- Layout
- Proofing
- Seamless Textures
- Graphic Design
- Design Consultations
- Color Management
Our Graphics Team
Whether you’re working from a rough sketch or a final RIPped bitmap, the Luminite graphics team is here to ensure that your files are optimized for the best possible print.
Our state of the art facility is staffed by a team of highly trained graphics professionals with many years of experience in both computer technology and the flexographic process. Don’t know where to start with graphics for flexo printing? We do. Reach out!
Dawn Lombardi
Graphics Technician
P | 1.814-817-1420 x 134
F | 1.814-817-1421
Kelli Taylor
Graphics Technician
P | 1.888-545-2270
F | 1.814-817-1421
File Requirements For:
| Rasterized Screen Work | |||
| 8-Bit – Grayscale | |||
| 300 dpi – Screen only | |||
| 1270 dpi min – Combo screen & line work | |||
| Minimum line weight of 0.002” | |||
| Minimum font size of 0.75pt | |||
| Compensation curves | |||
| Rasterized Line Work | |||
| 1-Bit – Bitmap | |||
| 1270 dpi | |||
| Minimum line weight of 0.002” | |||
| Minimum font size of 0.75pt | |||
| Vector Screen/Line Work | |||
| Fonts: Outline or send with files | |||
| Embed placed art – no anti-aliased images | |||
| Trapping to be included | |||
| Each separation assigned a unique ink | |||
| Minimum line weight of 0.002” | |||
| Minimum font size of 0.75pt | |||
What Are Digital Prepress Services?
Prepress services involve all the steps taken to prepare an idea for a print run. These processes used to be done entirely by hand, but new technology has allowed for the digitization of the process, making it faster and more accurate.
Some of the digital prepress services we offer include:
- Layout
- Proofing
- Seamless Textures
- Graphic Design
- Design Consultations
- Color Management
Accepted File Formats
Our graphics team primarily use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Press Quality PDFs*. To ensure the fastest processing of your order, you should include the following information:
- Image Dimensions: Repeat (cylinder circumference), Design Width
- Stepping requirements
- Margins required (Bleeds, registration, etc)
- Orientation of design on cylinder (“Right” or “Wrong” reading)
- Gear Side (if applicable)
- Curves that have been applied
*Other formats that are compatible with Photoshop or Illustrator are also accepted. Files received in formats other than what is listed will be subject to additional art charges. Use the buttons below for printable versions of our art specifications.
Try Our Digital Prepress Services
If you’re looking for a full service printer, someone who works with you from initial design ideas to final product, Luminite is your partner!
Additional Resources
Find more information about flexo printing, sustainable materials, and prepress services on our blog!
- Comparing the Pros and Cons of Flexo vs Gravure Printing
Commercial printing relies on a variety of technologies to print on different substrates, but two of the more popular techniques are flexographic printing and gravure printing.
- In-House Flexo Print Sleeve Manufacturing Partnership: 4 Benefits
Project timelines are carefully set based on finances and company goals. However, your flexo print sleeve manufacturer might throw a wrench into project momentum if they outsource for either materials or tasks.
- Elastomer Blend vs. Photopolymer Considerations for Flexo Printing
When thinking about the various components involved in making a final flexo printed product, one of the most important elements to thoroughly consider is your image carrier selection.