Pre-Press

Here at the Colour Factory, we run a well equipped pre-press department. Our graphic design studio operate the latest AppleMacs utilising the latest Mac based software. If proofs are required we’re also happy to offer these via PDF, A3 Inkjet Proofs and life size Epson Digital Colour Proofs. Upon receipt of your finished files and approval to proceed, we’ve invested heavily into the latest Heidelberg Suprasetter CTP (Computer to Plate) system ensuring we produce the highest quality work on press.

Further information about our pre-press department is detailed below:

We accept artwork in the following way:

We accept artwork in the following formats:

  • Quark 8 or lower
  • Photoshop CS5 or lower
  • Illustrator CS5 or lower
  • InDesign CS5 or lower
  • Adobe PDF Files (Our preferred method)

Along with your artwork/document it’s preferential you also supply the following:

  • All the original images that have been placed within your artwork/document
  • All the fonts that have been used within your artwork/document
  • An actual size colour proof of your artwork and a dummy layout where possible

 
We can offer proofing in the following ways:

  • PDF via Email
  • A3 Inkjet Proofs
  • Actual size Epson Digital Proof


The Colour Factory pre-press team are both skilled and experienced. If you require any assistance with your artwork or have any questions about the files you’d like to submit, please do not hesitate to contact us. We can even check a test file if necessary.

Studio Tel: 01795 432326

Studio Email: studio@colour-factory.com