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The Collage Part of the Workflow

Collage fits seamlessly into your company network. Our expert technicans set everything up for you. Training is included and takes only a few days.

Simple jobs are created very quickly; complex jobs take just a bit longer. The user interface is very intuitive, and the online help is comprehensive.

  1. The package design is created on the design computer; saved in PDF, PostScript or TIFF; copied to the Collage computer.
  2. In Collage, a job is created and the images needed are imported, including marks images.
  3. Specify the layout values: steps across and repeats down; vertical or horizontal gutters; bleeds; staggered rise-drop, and more. Complex layouts, such as those requiring nesting, are easily done. View the layout on-screen in full color.
  4. Image quality can be enhanced with custom gamma and sharpness curves. Different curves can be applied to different colors of the job. You can even apply a curve to a selected area of the image.
  5. Set the parameters for the output device required:
    -Engravers (Gravostar, Hell K500, DTG, Laserstar)
    -Any device that accepts TIFF input, such as a Computer-to-plate device
  6. Check the job on-screen: zoom up to any level, even close enough to see actual output data, including gamma and sharpness. View one color at a time or any combination of colors. When satisfied, print to a wide-format proofing device. Electronic approval is available.
  7. Set the job Ready for Print. It can now be accessed for output on the desired device.
  8. Archive jobs with their images and other files to free up space for new jobs. It's easy to restore the job for remakes or changes.

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