prepress
Americanadjective
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of or relating to all operations other than the preparation of the press that are required in preparing a job for printing.
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(of a proof ) pulled from a finished plate prior to or in lieu of a press proof.
Etymology
Origin of prepress
Example Sentences
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As the demonstration ended, Jefferson Dunlap, dungeon master for the game and graphic prepress manager for Wizards of the Coast, said the game was very, very fun.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 25, 2024
The same goes for “printing support” jobs such as platemaking and prepress work.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 8, 2019
The Times said it would focus its editing and prepress print production operations in New York and Hong Kong.
From Reuters ● Apr. 26, 2016
The Times will concentrate editing and prepress print production in New York and Hong Kong, according to the memo.
From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2016
If you don't have your own prepress team to help you out, then you might be scanning for a long time.
From Time Magazine Archive
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