Your Document Checklist For Offset Printing

By Author: Kaye Z. Marks
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Here is the important checklist that you must remember for offset printing. Any long run printing jobs must really be done with the proper preparations and accurate configurations.

Such should be before you spend all that money and time. Read this checklist and try to prepare your own drafts as thoroughly as you can. You will easily do better and have better quality prints if you just check everything through this checklist.

1. Are the dimensions and guidelines of your document properly set? – Remember that offset printing is an accurate type printing process. Any minute mistakes in your design template or document will of course directly translate unto the printing itself. That is why it is important to check if your dimensions and guidelines for your design document have been properly set. There must be no mistakes in the measurement or you will get numerous penalties and errors when you print these materials.

2. Are you using the right kind of printing template for your purpose? – Also you might want to review if you are actually using the right kind of template. There are many kinds of templates ...
... for specific kinds of printed materials. You will want to use a good standard template that your printing company can handle easily. Also of course, make sure that it is at the right size and with the right features that you need for your goals. You do not want to commit to mass printing documents of course that will not actually function for you.

3. Is the file format you are using appropriate? – Make sure that you check and see if the file format you are using for your design document is actually appropriate. Ask your printing company about the recommended file formats that they want to receive from customers. This can further lessen any errors and inaccuracies in your offset printing, leading to more professional and of course, highly accurate type prints.

4. Are the color settings correct? – Most printing services today go for the four-color process of color printing. Your design draft should of course always match what your printing service is using in its printing device and in most cases, which is of course the four-color process. So make sure to check if you have set the color mode for your design to CMYK. If it is not, try to convert it now to minimize the incompatibilities in color that may arise.

5. Is your content perfectly accurate? – Make sure to check your content of course. Bad, inaccurate or misspelled content of course is not justifiable. This is because once those plates, cylinders and rubber mats are set there really is no turning back time with these prints. That is why it is important that you thoroughly check the content of your design. Check for spelling and grammar errors, as well as any factual errors or weaknesses that your content may have. The more accurate and correct the content, the better.

6. Did you choose the right materials for your prints? – Make sure you review the material printing choices as well. Choose the most appropriate and highest quality paper and inks for your specific kind of printed material. Typically, though, I would recommend thick paper with a smooth coating for the best professional looking result. Choose full color inks as well if possible of course.

7. Have you tweaked the costs? – Lastly, ask yourself if you tweaked the costs already. In some cases, you can actually optimize the printing costs by reviewing all your printing options and then trimming down on anything that you actually do not need. This is an important step since you will not want to miss reducing your costs right? So make sure you review and see if you can tweak the costs of your prints more.

Those are the important checks and tips for your documents meant for offset printing. Make sure you do this review as well for great results in your printing sessions.

Kaye Z. Marks is an avid writer and follower of the developments in offset printing technologies by long run printing that help businesses in their marketing and advertising campaigns.