Graphics chain
Packaging graphic chain - Prepress activity

The graphic chain is a process (series of steps) that leads to the creation of a printed product through :

• graphic design ;

• production of originals (texts and images);

• production of printing forms ;

• printing on a press (conventional or digital).

  • 1^re stage: mock-up (to validate the project).

    This is followed by the creation of files and the processing of graphic data to obtain the printed forms.

  • Step 2: Contract proof (to validate an element as close as possible to the printed product).

    Finally, the press runs through to production of the finished printed product.

  • Step 3: Bon à Tirer (to validate the product printed on the press).

Different professionals are involved at each stage of the process, which is why it's...