Service
Prepress & Proofing
Prepress is where your files become press-ready. Solo runs a fully electronic, G7 Master Certified workflow with high-speed digital prepress, digital proofing, and direct-to-plate imaging, so what you envision is what comes off press.
What it is
Right before the press, everything gets made right.
A high-quality printed piece takes more than great artwork. What you see on a screen is not always what lands on paper, which is why an experienced prepress department is vital to the result.
Our prepress team is available 24 hours to catch issues before they reach the press. We take a proactive stance in making your job right, so files move to plate clean and on schedule.
How it works
Our Prepress Process
Imposing the Files
Pages laid out to run and finish correctly.
Lo-Res Image Reports
Every image checked for print-ready resolution.
Hi-Res Digital Proofing
Contract proofs on an Epson SureColor P9000.
Blueline Proofing
A final content and imposition check before plates.
Direct-to-Plate Imaging
Clean, consistent plates straight from file.
Equipment
Built for color you can trust.
Solo runs a fully electronic G7 Master Certified workflow: plate-setters, image-setters, raster image processors, and chemical processors, calibrated so the brand looks the same on every run.
In their words
"I just received and reviewed the new issue. It is gorgeous and we are thrilled with the results. Just like I can count on the Sun to rise every morning, I know I can count on Solo to provide us with an amazing magazine while meeting our deadline."
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What file formats does Solo accept?
Our preferred format is a high-resolution PDF with fonts and images embedded and saved in CMYK. We can also accept files from most common graphic programs; our prepress team reviews every file before it reaches press.
What is a contract proof?
A contract proof is a color-accurate proof used to approve color before the job runs. It sets the target our G7 color-managed workflow matches on press.
Can Solo help fix print-ready files?
Yes, within the scope approved by our estimating and prepress teams. We flag issues such as low-resolution images, missing bleed or color problems before production.
Get started
Have a job that needs to be right?
Send your files and specs. Our prepress team will make sure it is press-ready before it ever hits plate.