Press checks are a critical component of the printing process; it is typically one of the final steps of the production cycle – to review final design, layout, color, text and print before giving final approvals to complete the job.
Before COVID-19, this process was typically reviewed in person, at our facility, for jobs that were:
- Significant in spend or volume to eliminate reruns
- Design included flesh tones, or any cosmetic review
- Design included a lot of images to verify transfer
- The designer, marketer or print buyers’ discretion
However, since the pandemic, the print industry has seen a rise of virtual press checks – and John Roberts | HM Graphics are here to provide Virtual Press Checks for additional peace of mind; free of charge.
By adding more quality assurance, we may save time and problems down the line; all while keeping you more safe.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A VIRTUAL PRESS CHECK
- A pre-press meeting to set clear communication of what the expectation is; with a team consisting of you, a Press Manager, the Account Executive and/or the CSR for your account.
- On the day of the Virtual Press Check, a FaceTime or Zoom call (whichever you prefer) to see your job ran on the press
- During the call, you will see your job ran live on the press with one or two pulls to evaluate the work
- Any modifications will be made to the press as needed
- Once approved, the job will run in its entirety
- If requested, a press sheet can be mailed immediately to you for review
