What is pre-press?

What is pre-press?

Pre-press is the stage (or process) in which digital files are prepared for the printing press. Pre-press turnaround times typically vary depending on the complexity of the project.
It can take as fast as several hours or as long as several days.

Please contact your Product Specialist to discuss more accurate pre-press time frames for your project.
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