Pre-flight
Pre-flight in print and packaging refers to the quality check process before a file goes to production. It ensures that all design elements, such as fonts, images, colors, and layout are correctly set up for flawless printing and packaging execution.
Think of pre-flight in print and packaging as the last checkpoint before a design takes off into the real world. Just like a pilot reviews every system before takeoff, pre-flight scans a design for potential errors before it lands in production. It prevents printing disasters, like blurry images, missing fonts, incorrect colors, or misaligned text. Issues that could otherwise cause costly reprints, regulatory problems, or even product recalls.
With pre-flight, every pixel, barcode, and color swatch is checked and approved before it reaches the press, ensuring that what was designed on-screen translates perfectly into the physical world.
It’s not just a step, it’s the safeguard that keeps brands consistent, compliant, and ready for launch.
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