The countdown has begun, and you’re ready to launch your new print design. Your printer has everything needed for the project to fly through the presses, and safely land back in your hands as a finished piece…But wait, there’s an issue, and the launch is delayed.
In printing, “preflight” consists of the necessary steps taken to ensure a project is free of issues, which helps to prevent unexpected delays. It examines your file against a checklist of potential problems and informs you of corrections that need to be made. A reliable printer will preflight your “print-ready” file before it goes to press, but this is a valuable skillset for designers too!
The following infographic will help you explore the 6 steps you should take before sending your files to the printer.
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Thank you for reading our article, and don’t forget to check out future blog posts. Next month we’ll discuss paper and how it can impact your project. Do you have questions about this article, a horror story of a job gone awry, or a topic you want to learn more about? Comment below and let your voice be heard!
Tiffany Waggoner is the Creative Director for Marfield, Inc. In 2003, Tiffany graduated from The University of North Texas with a B.A. in Art, specializing in Digital Media. After a quick moment of panic...wondering what to do with an Arts Degree...she soon found her home and career in Print and never looked back!
Ten years ago, Marfield, Inc. took a chance on a young prepress professional and hired Tiffany to run their Prepress Department. During this tenure, Marfield's customers could trust her as their brand identity expert, and she honed her craft as a graphic designer. In 2018 Marfield took another venture and moved Tiffany into the role of Creative Director. In this position, Tiffany has been able to combine her knowledge of content creation, social media, brand identity design, and creative print to engage and educate Marfield's audience on all things print.
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