Digital Prepress and Proofing We Accept Any File Type or Format No matter what platform, PC or Macintosh, or program you created your print job in, Grit can process, trap and RIP your files into CMYK, 1-color or multiple spot color CTP (computer to plate) printing plates and proofs. We accept Macintosh and PC compatible software including, but not limited to, all versions of Quark XPress, InDesign, Pagemaker, Illustrator, Photoshop, Freehand, Acrobat, Publisher 2002, TIF, EPS, PDF and others. Submit your files in almost any media: • CD • Jazz 1 GB and 2 GB • DVD • ZIP 100, 250 and 750 • 1.4mb Floppy Diskette • Peerless • FTP • E-mail Your Files Are Processed though State-of-the-Art Software and Equipment All files are converted to either EPS or PDF and rasterized through our state-of-the-art Rampage RIP System, trapped and output to our FUJI Javelin 2400 dpi Computer to Platesetter. Plates are then developed and processed (shown at right) and readied for the press. Our in-house prepress experts preflight your files, review layouts for proper bleeds, measurements, placement of elements, and impose pages into signatures if necessary. Need a brochure or catalog reprinted? No problem - we back-up and store your electronic files and printing plates for up to two years! Your Choice of Proofs What type of proof do you need? Grit can deliver single page and double-spread matchprint-quality Fuji Pictroproofs, four, six, or eight-up imposed matchprint-quality Digital Epson Color proofs and content Color Blueline proofs and imposed, folded, trimmed and stitched working mock-ups. Hard copy proofs are usually created and sent back to you the very same day we receive your files! Have a tight deadline? We will gladly e-mail you a PDF proof for even faster content approval! Our Epson 9600 Digital Proof System can deliver imposed content proofs and matchprint-quality proofs Need Help in Setting Up your Files? Visit our Prepress File Specification page for answers to commonly asked questions and more detailed specifications on bleeds, fonts, image types, trim sizes, flat sizes and more! Dave Fry Prepress Technician 10 Years Ken Engel Prepress Technician 12 Years Your files are processed and trapped through our Rampage RIP by our experienced prepress technicians. Ripped files are sent to our Fuji computer-to-plate maker, eliminating the need for film. Plates are then developed and processed. Laser-imaged printing plates emerge from the processor in just minutes and are ready for press. Our Fuji Pictro Proofer is calibrated daily to ensure consistent and accurate colors.