“Pre-press” is the step before printing adhesive labels. It involves many tasks to make sure the labels look right and meet standards. Key parts of pre-press are:

  1. Designing: Making or improving the label’s look with graphics, colors, and layout.
  2. Preparing Files: Getting the label design ready for printing, like making sure colors are right and sizes are accurate.
  3. Color Management: Making sure colors look the same on different devices by using special settings.
  4. Checking: Before printing, making a sample (proof) of the label to check design, colors, and layout. Changes can be made to avoid mistakes in printing.
  5. Organizing Layout: If multiple labels fit on one sheet, arranging them to save paper and print accurately.
  6. Making Plates: Creating plates from the design for each color to be printed. Plates put ink on the label material.
  7. Quality Check: Thoroughly looking at the design and settings to ensure everything is right, like image quality, fonts, and colors.
  8. Approval: After carefully reviewing the proof and making necessary changes, the final design gets the okay for printing.

Therefore, careful attention to detail and collaboration between designers, pre-press specialists, and printing operators is essential to ensure that the final adhesive labels meet the desired standards and accurately represent the intended design.