Our Services

At Impro we want to make the ordering, purchasing and subsequent printing of your order as smooth a transition as possible.

Once an initial enquiry by email or telephone is made, you will be assigned a dedicated Account Manager who along with our sales team will help you make the right decisions on quantities, size, specification, cost, proofing, printing, finishing and delivery.

Artwork Set Up

Artwork can be supplied to us via the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it email address or on disk or by FTP iDropper; we can receive any size of artwork files directly to our server. The iDropper is simple and easy to use so please contact us for details on how to upload your artwork onto our server. When providing artwork to us, please follow the basic guidelines below to help minimize the amount of rework.

1. Software supported by Impro:

3. All images should be supplied as CMYK format.

4. All images should be saved as JPEG, TIFF or EPS.

5. There should be a 3mm bleed on all artwork.

6. Cutting formes should be supplied over artwork, in position and set to ‘Over Print’. If required, please request an Impro forme drawing to suit your artwork.

FTP IDROPPER

Thanks to the FTP Idropper we can receive any size of artwork files. It is simple to use so please contact us for details to upload directly to our server.

Proofing

PDF Proof

We supply clients with proofs in PDF format which is compatible with both PC and Macintosh operating systems. This is sent directly to your email and once you sign off the proof electronically, we will proceed to print.

Colour proof

We can produce digital colour proofs using our Xerox Docutex (DC2045) proofing machine which has been colour profiled to match our printing presses.

Machine Proof

If you do need a copy of the final ink finish, a machine proof can be produced at an additional cost as the press is set up to match the print specification and only a few sheets are printed, however this will provide a true representation as to how the finished job will look.

Once proofs are approved by the client, we’re ready to go to print and we have a turnaround time of approximately 5 working days. If there are delays in gaining final approvals, or if your job is required in a hurry, we’ve a flexible scheduling system and fast make ready presses, which enable us to still deliver your goods on time.

Printing

Over the years Impro has continued to invest heavily in the latest modern equipment to meet market changes. We currently have two 5 colour presses with a maximum print size of 520 x 720 (B2). The ability to print a 5th colour, enables corporate colours to be matched or for a special metallic ink to be used. The on-line coating capability seals the jobs colour and prevents it from being marked.

Impro also has an SRA3 (450 x 320) digital press which is suitable for jobs which require a fast turnaround or where the volume of print is smaller. We also have a inkjet poster printer which produces posters of high quality up to A0 size.

Finishing and Delivery

Finishing

Our in house finishing dept provides everything required to give your job the final touch and ensures we stay in control of quality and timings. Types of finishing options you can choose from include: -

- Binding,

- Creasing,

- Collating,

- Cutting,

- Drilling,

- Formes (interlocking folders, capacity folders or glued folders)

- Embossing,

- Foil blocking,

- Folding (roll, concertina, open gate etc),

- Guillotining,

- Hand finishing,

- Laminating,

- Shrink wrapping,

- Spot UV varnish (gloss or matt),

- Stitching (wire, loop, spiral or saddle).

Once a job is packed and labelled we can arrange dispatch throughout the UK on a reliable next day delivery.