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In the Offset file preparation department, electronic files are entered into production and worked as follows:

• Job is uploaded into Production at Mercury Print by the Client through either InSite, or files are provided on another supplied media.
• After job number is assigned, job is moved into production schedule, and moved from Pre-Job to Job in Prinergy. (CSR to move job in InSite). Note: if job is “set to complete” the job will be archived and will no longer show up as an active job in InSite.
• If Layout files and Support art are provided for the piece, a Digital Prepress Operator checks all support art for proper colors, resolution, channels, proper color naming. Operator checks files against Job Ticket for size and proofing requirements of piece.
• If files are a print-ready PDFs, Digital Prepress Operator RIPS the PDFs into Prinergy, checks resultant PDF for proper color break and content. CSR requests approval by client, and email is generated to the client. Note: there are Workflow Process Plans that Mercury can set up on a client by client basis for automation in the submission and processing of Print Ready PDFs.
• Proofs are available online through InSite to be viewed, downloaded (low res printable pdf), approved, rejected or discussed in real time through Instant Messaging. (See detailed instructions in the InSite Section.)