Specification
Preparing Artwork for Emboss and Foil Dies
What an engraver needs before cutting a brass emboss or foil die: vector art, depth intent, substrate, and a decision about registration.
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Prepare the artwork. Understand the print.
Prepress and color-management services that connect creative intent with production requirements.
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Overview
A file approved on screen still needs to work on press. DFC's prepress specialists prepare artwork, evaluate reproduction requirements, and use proofing and press information to support production decisions.
What DFC offers
- Artwork preparation and press-ready files.
- Digital and other application-appropriate proofing.
- Press characterization, calibration, and screening support.
- Post-print analysis and print-quality consultation.
Plan your project
For customers managing recurring packaging programs, Mark/Trece also offers graphics asset management and on-site prepress coordination where appropriate. Discuss the workflow, approval process, and service scope with the team.
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