Printing process

Take care of your printing production

In order to achieve attractive, distinctive printed matter, it is absolutely essential that all disciplines in the design and production process are well coordinated.

The choice of a format, a paper type and the binding method all have an influence on costs, but also require proper coordination with the designer. The choice of paper, for example, has a direct influence on the way in which images are prepared for printing. Because NPN has the knowledge for this coordination, we are happy to help you with this.

Working together as a basis for success

As a result of our collaborations with many designers, we at NPN print on many different types of paper. Paper types that all have their own special characteristics. Smooth, rough, thickening, extra white, recycled or with a special pressing. Paper that gives your expression a character of its own.

Let us inspire and advise you. Then we will show you that the end result can be more than the sum of its parts! Not only do we like that very much, we are also pretty good at it!

LITHOGRAPHY

NPN is one of the few printing companies in the Netherlands that still has its own lithographer. Good lithography is often indispensable to produce a beautiful and predictable end result. The basis for high-quality printing is laid particularly in the preparation.

High-quality lithography is the foundation of excellent print work. Our lithographer produces masterful results in terms of color, image processing, and profiles. NPN|Graphius strives for optimal results through the careful selection of white point, ink coverage, resolution, profile usage, and sharpness.

DTP/LAYOUT

For many clients, our DTP studio is a valuable addition. Here, we check the delivered material and support customers in the delivery process. Our expertise prevents costly mistakes and improves results. Because we have creative DTP colleagues, we can also help you to create a creative set-up for different expressions.

If you deliver a pdf made with our joboptions, we can process the pdf directly. If you do not deliver in standard 4 colors, please contact us for the correct joboptions.

PRINTING

Printing, a craft carried out in a modern way. Our printers know their trade and get the best images from their presses on every type of paper. Of course, today's printers have access to modern equipment that helps them to produce efficiently. However, it is not possible to mechanise the feeling that they put into their work. Of course we also use the ISO standards, but within the space that this standard offers we strive for the best result. NPN's Staccato 25 grid gives the most critical clients a guarantee that images will be extremely sharp on paper without loss of detail.

POST-PROCESSING

Post-press processing for both conventional and digital printing takes place in the After Press department. Ask about the advantages and implications of the various techniques available at NPN|Graphius. Will you opt for a reliable, straightforward technique, or would you prefer a solution that excels in aesthetics? Because folding, creasing, stitching, collating, die-cutting, or embossing is easy to say, but sometimes a bit harder to do. The added value of NPN|Graphius is flexibility and unparalleled expertise.

HANDLING AND MACHINING

For NPN|Graphius, handling and fulfilling direct mail campaigns is part of our daily routine. This applies first and foremost to processing mail directly from the press (addressing, franking, folding, and packing) and shipping it. But it also applies to additional manual services such as assembly or (re)packaging. The added assurance NPN offers is that the packaging is tailored to the potential fragility of the contents. The nature and scope of a campaign are irrelevant. What matters is the short turnaround time, accuracy, and reliability of the shipment.

STOCK MANAGEMENT

NPN|Graphius serves its clients with a fully automated system for inventory management and delivery of all printed materials. This system ensures the availability of standard printed materials on demand. In addition, clients can monitor inventory in real time via an online portal. Restocking and delivery are carried out according to agreed schedules. The logistics system is set up to deliver within 24 hours of a request. This also applies to the client’s branch offices.

DIGITAL PRINTING

Do large print runs lower the cost per unit? Old business rules have become outdated over the years, especially when it comes to personalized print materials (in text and images) and short runs. NPN|Graphius makes it happen with digital printing: 100% tailored to the individual recipient. Quickly designed, printed, and sent.