At Parker Pad & Printing, our large selection of pre-press software allows us to accommodate client files in almost any configuration for both PC and MAC formats.

Files can be provided on disk, as an email attachment, or through an upload to our FTP site.

File Management

We manage files and workflow using Heidelberg’s Printready software. This is a PDF page-based solution that delivers consistent, productive and efficient results. For output, we use Heidelberg’s Suprasetter with single cassette loader that automates our platemaking process and we also utilize Prepress Interface technology for our presses that allows for faster make-readies and less paper waste.

Proofs

Our Contract proofs are produced on an HP 5500 inkjet utilizing curves derived from fingerprinted presses. This ensures that the press sheet will match the proof as closely as possible.

All projects are supplied with a lo-res, double sided mock-up, suitable for checking impositions, content and folding accuracy.

Image Reproduction

Heidelberg’s Satin Screening reproduces images to photographic quality, meaning more vibrant and predictable colour.

Equipment

Heidelberg Suprasetter S74 Thermal platesetter
Heidelberg Prinect Printready Workflow
Heidelberg Prinect Signastation Imposition Software
HP5500 Ink Jet proofing device
Epson Pro 9600 44” wide Inkjet proofer
7 G4 Macintosh computers
5 PC Platform computers
Scitex EverSmart Pro Colour scanner
Heidelberg Image Direct 665 Production Scanner
Kodak Thermal plate processor