A comprehensive pre–press facility consisting of 2 x G5 Apple Macs and 2 x PCs networked to presses for fast and efficient data flow. All operators are fully conversant in both Mac and PC based software including: Quark, In-Design, Freehand, Photoshop, Illustrator, PageMaker, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Power-point and Corel-draw.
We accept print ready PDF files and can provide PDF profiles on request.
Proofs are provided as screen resolution & RIP'd PDF files via e-mail or as printed Indigo machine proofs on the actual stock required or RIP'd Epson proof for litho orders.
Repro Software Packages
| Quark 8 | Direct Smile (Image Personalisation software) |
| Quark 7 | PageMaker |
| In-Design CS4 | Microsoft Word |
| Photoshop CS4 | Microsoft Excel |
| Illustrator CS4 | Microsoft Publisher |
| Freehand MX | Microsoft PowerPoint |
| Corel-draw 11 |
Pressroom Capabilities
HP Indigo 5000 Press Facilities
5 colour digital offset press facilities, featuring colour personalisation and variable data exchange of text and graphics, high definition imaging and
4-colour duplexing facility.
| Sheet size: | 320 x 460mm (SRA3) |
| Max Image Area: | 306 x 436mm |
| Resolution: | 812 dpi |
| Input Formats: | Adobe Postscript level 2 |
| Ink Mixing: | On site mixing station |
| Substrates: | Silk, Gloss & Uncoated Papers plus Plastic & Self-adhesive and other specialist HP Indigo approved sheets. Paper weights range from 100gsm to 350gsm. |
The range of available substrates for Indigo digital printing is constantly changing. The customer service team is always available to advise/discuss these new materials as they become available.
KBA Karat B2 Litho Facilities
4 colour Direct Imaging litho offset press facilities, featuring the next generation "Computer to Press" laser plate-making, waterless offset inks, inline sealing unit, anti-set off spray powder.
| Sheet size: | 720mm x 510mm (B2) |
| Max Image Area: | 700mm x 490mm |
| Resolution: | 1270 or 2540 dpi |
| Inks: | Waterless 4 colour litho plus Gloss, Matt or Silk Sealer |
| Substrates: | 90gsm – 400gsm Silk, Gloss, Uncoated & Textured Papers |
Press capabilities ideally suited to short – medium run length litho print projects.
Print Finishing
Horizon Stitch Liner (which can saddle stitch booklets up to 80pp on A4 size)
Foliant Gloss/Matt Laminating
Morgana offline Perforator/Creaser
Polar B1 Guillotine
Judd 500 - Perfect Binder
GUK SRA3 Folding machine
Morgana – Iram 16 Drilling machine
Renz Wiro-Binding machine
Specialist Business Card trimming machine
Shrink Wrapping facility (up to A3)
Direct mail posting facility
We also have effective trading partnerships with other specialist print finishing companies, for products including Spot UV Varnish, Gold foil blocking, Embossing, Die-cutting etc.
