One phrase that comes to mind when talking about the prepress department is attention to detail. The graphic designer's or customers' artwork is brought into this department where it is then checked and prepped for the presses.
    The prepress department tackles such issues as conventional trapping, imposing, creep, and stripping in separations. This is where issues such as color fidelity or trapping are handled. Western's meticulous prepress staff ensure a high quality printed piece.
Some of the equipment that the prepress department uses are: Process and black and white cameras: Screen C-240-D ST, Carlson Sharp Shooter, 2 nuArc vacuum frames, Olix Light Integrator, Screen LD-281-q, Auto Companica 690D, Dylux Exposure unit. Stripping: Proofing-Naps Color Key; Dylux; PMT; Contacts; Carlson register system; Kodak contract one-piece proofing system. Platemaking: 2 Exposure nuArc flip top platemakers; we use all Kodak Series plates; and most recently added is an Epson 5000 inline color proofer.
The prepress department can provide high quality color separations based on customer provided photos, slides or transparencies. Line screens for the web side are 85-100 lpi and for sheetfed projects 85-200 lpi screens are available.

Background Knockouts and Silhouette Masking:

Firm price quotes can be determined following examination of work to be done. Your account representative can help you with these price quotes.