GMI Workflow & Production Planning Flashcards

What does imposition refer to in graphic production workflow?

Answer: Arranging pages in the correct order and orientation on a press sheet for folding and binding

Imposition arranges individual pages on a press sheet so that after printing, folding, and cutting, they appear in the correct reading order.

In GMI production workflows, what is the role of a web-to-print (W2P) system?

Answer: Allowing customers to submit, customize, and order print jobs online with automated production handoff

W2P systems enable customers to order personalized print products online, with files automatically preflighted and routed into the production workflow.

What is the significance of a color proof approval step in the GMI production workflow?

Answer: It provides the customer with a contract-level reference for expected print color

An approved color proof serves as the legal and technical reference against which the printed output is compared for color conformance.

What does TAC (Total Area Coverage) specify in production file preparation?

Answer: The maximum combined percentage of all ink channels used in a single printed area

TAC limits the sum of CMYK ink percentages in any pixel to prevent ink saturation issues on press, such as slow drying or paper damage.

In GMI workflow planning, what is the purpose of a critical path analysis?

Answer: Identifying the sequence of dependent tasks that determines the minimum project completion time

Critical path analysis identifies the longest sequence of dependent production tasks, allowing planners to focus resources on tasks that directly affect the delivery deadline.

What is overprinting in prepress production planning?

Answer: Setting ink colors to print on top of each other rather than knocking out the background

Overprinting allows one color to print over another without removing the underlying color, used for effects like rich black or to avoid trapping issues.