1. Print planning
Printing planning is the theme for matching design. For printing methods, layout size, the subject matter of printed materials, the number of paper or printing, and even selecting the relevant processing manufacturers, etc., we must be careful, specific review can make the production process smooth Go online and complete the exquisite finished product.
2. Design and production (travel arrangements)
Writing copywriting, design, layout, etc. according to a printing plan is a pre-production procedure for producing a finished draft. At the same time, photography and illustrations are also to be drawn. Each company is responsible for coordinating the schedule of production among the various manufacturers in order to make various elements possible. Concrete.
3. Produce the finished draft (electronic finalization)
According to the first draft of the layout plan, the copy, photographs and illustrations, correct position and correct color marking, etc., shall be arranged on the finished paper or the electronic manuscript to handle the complete manuscript, and clearly indicate the special requirements of the plate making The special requirements indicate that this is a plate-making pre-job.
4. Production output and plate making work
After the draft is completed, the picture is scanned by the electronic color separation machine. The text and lines are photographed with a black-and-white camera, and the correct number of passes (printed dots) are punched out. The text, illustrations, etc. are imposed according to the instructions on the manuscript, and then Stencil printing, followed by printing color proofing back to the designer's hands for proofreading. If electronic finishing is required, the output center must output the negative film, be sure to fill out the detailed worksheet or instruction sheet, specify the number of lines to be output, and the number of pages in color and monochrome, and whether there are items such as word formation and specifications. To avoid communication errors and cause unnecessary loss.
5. Proofreading (checking)
This is the last step before printing, that is, check whether the color proofing is in accordance with the procedure indicated in the manuscript. When using color corrections and other corrections, be sure to use the red pen to write specific and easy-to-understand text descriptions or position outlines. Correctly convey to the plate-making personnel so as not to cause unnecessary losses.
6. Print job
The modified four-color mesh was converted into a printing plate and sent to the printing machine. The formal printing began. If you want to get the ideal printed product on the printing press, you must first understand the printing factor. Because there are many variables, the printing quality will have a negative effect. Therefore, there must be a certain and sufficient understanding of these factors.
7. Stapling and processing operations
Publicity (public relations) manuals, catalogues, brochures, etc., commonly referred to as DM, and the final procedure for printing are binding and processing. The most commonly used single-sheet type is cutting, pressing, folding, etc. As for the binding, the basis is The number of pages, the type of paper, the degree of exquisiteness, and the way and purpose of use.