| If final pdf files are supplied we request they are
to our specification if additional help
is required please contact iain.robinson@henryling.co.uk
We also accept text and graphics in many application software packages and
these can be supplied on a variety of media or email or ftp. We will then
create pdf files for printing. We undertake scanning and this takes place on
our iQsmart3 which was developed by Creo (who were bought by Kodak in 2005). It
has a 305x457mm bed enabling batch scanning for maximum efficiency. Scans are
placed on the server ready for annotation, guttering etc using Adobe Photoshop
on a variety of Macintosh and Windows workstations.
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| Colour scanning is done within a closed loop colour
management system from prepress to press. Our presses are colour calibrated to
the ISO 12647-2 standard to provide a solid reference. Our scanning software
and Photoshop are configured to maintain consistency to this standard. A colour
calibrated monitor is used to check the scan and perform retouching or
annotation as required. Colour correction is undertaken in daylight-balanced
(D50) viewing conditions. Finally, our colour proofing system is a GMG
ColorProof RIP running an Epson 4000 proofer. Combined with GMG proofing paper
this setup provides digital proofs fingerprinted to the same standard as our
presses.
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| Final digital files are processed using Heidelberg's
Prinect Printready workflow software. Files are submitted into Printready which
automatically performs file quality checks for incorrect fonts, image
resolution and colour separation etc and then combines the pages in the files
with an imposition layout generated from jdf data already held in the
production MIS system. When the checks are passed an Imposed PDF of the final
job is automatically produced allowing for a final onscreen quality check
before final output. This largely automated system allows us to ensure quick
and efficient turnaround, whilst maintaining the highest quality standards for
first time correct final output. |
| If required a hard copy proof or single page PDF
proof can be produced direct from the populated imposition layout for customer
approval prior to final output. |
| Final lithographic plate output is produced using
Heidelberg Metadimension RIPs (fully integrated into the printready system) to
two Heidelberg Topsetter platesetters. Plates are punched inline and produced
with plate and colour control patches for quality control purposes and a CIP3
digital file of the plate output. Having two platesetters gives us total
continuous automated plate output of up to 400 plates and a vital backup device
when servicing or repairs are needed. |
| The CIP3 standard was designed to be able to pass
data between various print processes. We currently use CIP3 to pre-set the ink
ducts on our colour presses to ensure a quick and accurate set up of the press.
The same CIP3 data is then used by Imagecontrol as a colour reference to which
the printed sheet is compared. Imagecontrol would then, if neccessary, make
further adjustments to the press to maintain consistent colour throughout the
print run. |
| The plate technology we use and our expertise in
process calibration enables us to image plates using Diamond or stochastic
screening. These are terms for a random 20 micron dot structure allowing for
superb detail in images where conventional screening would cause degradation. |
| Finally all processes that a job takes once submitted
into printready are recorded within the job. This information along with all
other elements of the job can then be archived once the job is complete and
retrieved at a click of a button. |
