Prepress expertise for the printed books and journals we print is an integral part of the range of services we provide
At Henry Ling Limited, we take pride in our extensive knowledge and expertise in digital workflows, backed by years of experience in computer-to-plate technology and closed-loop colour management.
For customers providing final PDF files, we recommend adhering to our specifications, which can be found on our Instructions page. If additional assistance is needed, please contact here. We also accept text and graphics in a variety of software applications, allowing us to create final print-ready PDFs on your behalf.
We offer professional scanning services and colour correction on calibrated screens. Our presses are calibrated to the ISO 12647-2 standard, ensuring a reliable colour reference. Both Photoshop and our scanning software are configured to maintain consistent adherence to this standard. Additionally, our colour-proofing system operates within a closed-loop setup, delivering digital proofs that are fingerprinted to match the exact specifications of our presses.
When PDF files are submitted to our workflow software, they undergo multiple quality checks
If necessary, we can provide either a hard copy paper proof or an online soft proof for customer approval before the final output.
Henry Ling Limited also provides typesetting services ensuring your text is transformed into print-ready pages according to your exact specifications.
You can submit your files in Microsoft Word or other formats, and we follow your style guide
and proof for as many rounds of correction as required. We also offer image and illustration processing with leading software to meet your precise requirements, including scanning of hard copies.
High-quality graphic proofs are produced using our GMG colour-proof system for optimal colour accuracy and closed loop colour calibration to our presses.
Beyond delivering print-ready PDFs, we can also convert files to ePUB and Kindle formats for mobile viewing. Additionally, we offer FlippingBook services, with projects hosted on either our website or yours. For a sample file or further information, please contact us here.
