Prepress
Preparation stage before printing, including validation, color checks, and output conditioning.
Definition
Preparation stage before printing, including validation, color checks, and output conditioning.
Why it matters
Determines whether print files are production-ready.
Related PDFHQ workflows
Useful for PDF/X-oriented workflows and print troubleshooting.
Related Knowledge
PDF/X is a print-production subset of PDF focused on reliable prepress interchange.
Validation process checking whether a file meets target output constraints.
Controlled conversion between device color spaces to keep visual appearance consistent.
Raster Image Processor converting page descriptions to printable rasters.
Technique using dot patterns to simulate continuous-tone imagery in print.
Print compensation technique that adjusts overlapping colors to avoid registration gaps.