1 0 Overview

1.0 OVERVIEW

This procedure provides the steps to take to ensure: • artwork is thoroughly inspected, • corrections are made as needed, • all linked files are present and valid, • colors are set up for proper separation, • and, the file is error-free and ready to print.

Files are created by Presto artists or provided by customers. Three file types that Preflight handles include: • Untrapped Illustrator .ai file created by Presto • Trapped Illustrator file provided by customer • Trapped Hi-Res PDF file provided by customer

General Responsibilities

Prior to reaching Preflight, an artist(s) should have thoroughly inspected the file and verified fonts, images, legal content and general accuracy

The Preflight operator: • Monitors the Preflight queue and determines job handling priorities; • Does a final check of files and resolves any remaining artwork issues (if minor); • Verifies and files any customer-owned images; • Scans UPC/DigiMarc to verify code integrity and match to human-readable text; • Creates outlined version of artwork (to eliminate font conflicts with prepress vendor); • Creates low-res PDF of outlined artwork as a quick visual reference; • Creates worksheet for prepress handling of untrapped jobs; • Uploads untrapped art files (plus supporting files and documentation) to SGS Remote Approval/File Transfer and Work In Process for trapping; • or, Uploads already trapped files to SGS Remote Approval/Plate Ready for printers to pick up for plating; • Documents all work in Filemaker database; • Changes job status in FileMaker to Prepress.

Tracking job progress then transfers to the Prepress Proofer/File Releasing.