Prepress is the invisible part of every print product. This is where everything is checked, structured and prepared so that everything is right in the end before the machines start up.
A lot happens in the background before paper is printed. Design, content and technical requirements are brought together in the pre-press stage. It forms the interface between the idea and production and is therefore crucial for quality, efficiency and a clean end result.
Where others stop, we start
Our work begins where the work of others ends. We take layouts, texts and images and check them down to the last detail. Are the formats correct? Are the fonts embedded correctly? Are the colors, spacing and page breaks correct? For outsiders, many of these questions remain invisible – for us, they are part of everyday life.
Sometimes it’s just a missing bleed. Sometimes it’s an incorrect color profile. Or a line break that messes up the entire page. It’s small things that have a big impact. That’s exactly why you need a trained eye.
Structure that supports
Layout and typography are a central part of our work. We ensure that content is not only attractively designed, but also logically structured and easy to read. A clear structure is particularly important for extensive publications such as magazines, annual reports or catalogs. It helps readers to find their way around and quickly grasp the content.
Order in complex projects
Technology that fits
Another important step is data preparation. This includes optimizing images, adjusting colour profiles and preparing PDFs ready for printing. We use automated checks to ensure that all technical requirements are met before a project goes to print. In this way, we avoid errors, save time and reduce correction loops to a minimum.
Short distances, fast solutions
What distinguishes our pre-press department? The proximity to production. Printing takes place either in-house or in close cooperation with partners, so that the distances are short. Queries can be clarified directly and adjustments can be implemented quickly. This creates security for us and for our customers.
We work in a structured, focused manner and with a trained eye for detail. It’s often the little things that make the difference: a line break, a missing bleed or an incorrect color profile. And this is precisely why we take responsibility: to ensure that a design is turned into a technically flawless, high-quality print product.
We work in the background. But we are indispensable for the result.
Our services:
Voices, from the team
"Prepress shows how well creation and technology fit together. If the data is prepared correctly, the result is a product that looks exactly as planned."
Haris Nikolovski
Web Developer / Photographer / 3D Visualizer
"My focus is on details. It gives me pleasure when all the elements fit perfectly and the print files can be approved without any problems."
Reno Meier
Polygraph
"I'm currently learning how much care and experience is needed to turn a file into a print-ready product. Every little step counts."
Alina Gabathuler
Polygraph apprentice
Are you planning a print product?
We support you from data preparation to the print-ready end product. Contact us so that we can get your project off the ground together.
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Reno Meier
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