Since 1988, when in Tandem Design was one of the pioneers in film output, all elements on the page, PostScript® workflow, we have been considered one of the most technically capable digital pre-press shops in the area. From the early challenges of getting anything to print at all, to the more recent challenges of sophisticated image manipulation and simulating reality, in Tandem Design has always been capable of providing the best of what the technology can do. This is due to our combination of technical abilities and a solid foundation in art working in tandem to produce what the client wants and needs.

Since repro-quality scanners became available for the PostScript® environment, we have been able to provide top-notch color and greyscale scans for our many clients. We do a tremendous amount of food work, which attests to our skill with color.

We also can help with any layout questions and problems you might have, and are proficient on both Macintosh and Windows platforms (we are still biased heavily in favor of Macintosh).

Below is an outline of our various capabilities. If you don't see what you're looking for, call anyway (410-832-8706). We might be able to help.

Table of Contents

1. Pre-Press Services
2. Pre-Press Portfolio
3. Tips, Comments, and Ideas
4. Technical Papers
5. Prices and Capabilities (an Acrobat® *.pdf document)
6. Output Services Request Form (an Acrobat® *.pdf document)
7. Back to the iTD Home Page

Pre-Press Services

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Output Services

Proofing

• Iris® Digital Proofs
  • Full Iris®: to 10.6" X 17.2"
  • Half Iris®: to 8" X 10"
  • Gloss, Semi-Matte, or Matte Paper (or specialty stocks after testing)
• Cromacheck® Film Proofs
  • Large: to 12" X 18"
  • Small: to 10" X 13"
• TurboStream Digital Press Proofs

CD-ROM Writing

• 74 Minute (nominally 650 Meg)
• Small Quantity Multiple Copies in-house
• Large Quantity Duplication can be arranged

High Resolution Output

• Linotype® Output
  • Resolutions including 1270, 2540, and 3386 dpi
    • There are other resolutions available for certain half tone screens and special applications. Please, call if you have a specific application or need (410) 832-8706.
  • Conventional Screening to 200 lpi
  • Diamond Screening® (stochastic) at 1270; 20 micron spot
    • There are other resolutions and spot sizes available for certain special applications, like silk screening. Please, call for details (410) 832-8706.
  • Film
    • Negative
    • Positive
    • RREU (right reading emulsion up)
    • RRED (right reading emulsion down)
  • RC Paper (resin coated, or typesetting paper)

A price list is available:

Prices and Capabilities (an Acrobat® *.pdf document)

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Tips, Comments, and Ideas

1. Diamond Screening®; Printer Information (a separate *.html document)
2. Text Entry for Transfer to Page Layout Programs (a separate *.html document)
3. Preparing Files for Electronic Pre-Press and Imaging (a separate *.html document)

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