Prepress, CTP & Print Workflow

The Foundation of Error-Free Brand Execution in Northern Nevada

High-quality print begins long before ink reaches paper. At Maverick Printing, we treat Prepress and Print Workflow as a critical quality-control phase. This is where we bridge the gap between digital design and physical production, ensuring that color, registration, and technical specifications are perfect before the presses ever start running.

Serving the Reno, Sparks, and TRIC corridor, our prepress department acts as a technical safeguard for our clients, protecting brand integrity through disciplined file management and modern imaging technology.

Precision Technology: Computer-to-Plate (CTP)

The transition to Computer-to-Plate (CTP) imaging revolutionized the offset world, and it remains the gold standard for high-fidelity print. By imaging digital data directly onto thermal plates, we eliminate the variables of old-fashioned film workflows.

  • Superior Dot Structure: CTP delivers a sharper, more consistent dot, resulting in cleaner gradients and vibrant images.

  • Flawless Registration: Modern digital alignment ensures that every color hits the paper exactly where it’s supposed to—critical for technical diagrams and fine typography.

  • Reliable Repeatability: Because your plates are imaged from stable digital files, your reorders will match your original run perfectly, month after month.

A Disciplined B2B Workflow

A professional print workflow is about more than just hitting “print.” It’s about a systematic approach to file preparation:

  • Pre-Flight File Auditing: We check for low-resolution images, missing fonts, and transparency issues before they become expensive mistakes.

  • Trapping & Overprint Control: We adjust how colors overlap to prevent white gaps (leaks) caused by the natural movement of paper during high-speed production.

  • Version Control: For businesses in TRIC with complex SKU lists or evolving compliance requirements, we manage file versions to ensure the most current artwork is always used.

  • Color Management: We calibrate our systems to ensure that what you see on your calibrated monitor translates accurately to the final printed piece.

The Brand Execution Framework