The Prepress department at La Crosse Graphics has seen significant growth in recent years. We have steadily upgraded our technology and equipment to anticipate the demands and meet the exacting standards of our clients’ needs with speed, flexibility and unmatched quality.

We utilize only the finest equipment available to produce the best results for you.We use the Creo/Kodak imaging system. This is the finest system available on the market today. The Creo/Kodak system can accept all file formats and has the ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously, such as previewing, trapping, imposing, image-setting, proofing and generating plates for press. Creo/Kodak gives us the ability to offer our customers the super-sharp stochastic screening for high-definition printing. If desired, conventional line screens will also continue to be available.

Our workflow today has evolved into using a PDF file format. This allows us to save the customer money, along with the ability to produce the customers’ proofs and finished products faster. The use of our FTP site (file transfer protocol) allows our customers to upload files for our artists to retrieve and process in record time.

To remain cost effective and maintain quality for  our clients, we offer two types of digital proofs: the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 and the Creo Iris 43 Wide. The Epson proof is a high-resolution proof that is used on press for color accuracy. The Iris 43 wide proof, although low resolution, allows the customer to see a proof that is backed up, or paginated in booklet form representing the finished product. This proofing process is critical in providing our clients with a high quality end-product.