Files and information necessary for proper nesting:
- die-cuts should be delivered as *.cf2 or *.ds2, *.ard files (alternatively *.ai or *.eps)
- the type of ICC control strips (it is recommended that the strips for a given printing press be provided as *.eps files)
- DotGain of the printing press as an .xml file (not necessary)
- the following should also be specified:
- the format of the printing sheet and the offset plate in mm
- the size of the grip of the printing press
- the distance between the lower edge of the plate and the lower edge of the printing sheet
- other necessary marks used while printing by the printing press
The studio sends ready materials as:
- a composite or pre-separated file *.ps (size of the offset plate or printing sheet)
- prepress PDF from editing or one copy
- ArtPro file (version 6.0 to 12x) with font changed into curves and tiffs saved in a separate folder
Prepress preparation procedure
prepress specification