Good automation targets
Automate checks that have clear rules and high repetition: low-resolution images, missing bleed, incorrect page size, RGB artwork, missing fonts, and unsupported file formats.
Print shop operations
Prepress Automation
Prepress automation is most useful when it removes repeated checking and explanation from the file intake process. The goal is to reduce avoidable labor while keeping staff in control of production decisions.
Calculate rework costSignals to measure
Track how often files fail, which issues cause the most back-and-forth, and which reports customers understand without extra calls or emails.
Business impact
Reducing ten minutes of avoidable file work per order can matter more than a small software cost when order volume is steady.
Related free tools
Image Resolution CheckerCheck pixel size, target print size, effective PPI, and print quality risk.Image DPI CheckerRead image dimensions and calculate useful DPI for printing.Print Size CalculatorFind the largest print size for 300, 200, and 150 DPI output.Print-Ready PDF CheckerReview the file checks a print-ready PDF needs before handoff.