Preflighting and postflighting

FlightCheck checks documents from the prepress stage. This is called preflighting. The idea is to check documents that arrive at a printing house (such as documents from graphic designers, customers, etc.) or that are approved for printing (or PDF). The task of the software is early detection of faulty documents, so that errors do not lead to subsequent costs in production.

The process of checking native publishing documents (before output and before printing) is called preflighting. The checking of output documents (PDF) is called postflighting.

The task of the software is early detection of faulty documents, so that errors do not lead to subsequent costs in production.

Preflighting is done to detect errors at an early stage. These include hairlines so that they do not “break out” in print, or text overflow in the text frame, incorrect color formats for images, missing fonts in included EPS files and such things more.

Quality assurance

Preflighting and postflighting are about quality assurance. One ensures that the documents are error-free. Which criteria are used for this can be conveniently set in FlightCheck 2022. This allows each user to use their own settings.

Consistent quality assurance with FlightCheck 2022 prevents expensive errors. Because preflighting takes place with the original files (InDesign, QuarkXPress), detected errors can be corrected directly in the original document. Logical, but not self-evident. Those who can correct detected errors directly at the source also have the better cards for later applications and outputs (e.g., print + PDF or different PDF variants).

Quality assurance ensures quality, and thus also costs.

Embedding in the workflow

FlightCheck 2022 is a tool that can be integrated at neuralgic points in production:

1. While preparing incoming jobs
   Incoming documents are first checked before being passed on to the publishing department. FlightCheck 2022 checks documents independently and does not depend on whether XPress, InDesign or Adobe Acrobat is installed. If there are errors, missing fonts or other problems, these can be detected instantly and be reported back to the customer.
2. For document output
   Once a document is processed and approved for printing, a final check should be made by FlightCheck 2022. The software checks more than the preflighting tools of the publishing programs themselves.

Standardization

Last, FlightCheck 2022 is also a tool for standardizing output. Data checking, collection, and delivery, as well as rapport functions, support a smooth publishing document output process. By implementing standard procedures, many errors can be detected and eliminated at an early stage. It can also be used to document correct output, which can be seen as a sign of quality for graphic designers and printers.

Not only the output for print is important, but also for digital output as PDF files is not easy. Here you can check the output before the documents are distributed. PDF files from other sources can also be included, such as from databases, word processors and the like.

Standardization and quality assurance is not free, but saves many costs. Not only that: preflighting can also save weekends, reduce unexpected expenses and time spent, and thus make a significant contribution to the success of your work.