press arrangements

Unless you already have a printer with whom you work closely, finding the right printer for the job can be a daunting task. Having spent years in the art and graphic design communities, including nearly a decade in the printing and digital pre-press industry, we have had the opportunity to establish connections with many quality printers. We know the machinery and it's capabilities. We know the hallmarks of good trapping and printing. We know the questions to ask and the services to expect in order to get your job done right.

We talk with the printers one on one, walk through the facilities to evaluate presses and other equipment, and examine portfolio samples to ensure they possess the quality and capability we expect. If gang-run or trade printing is an appropriate option for your job, we may be unable to conduct a physical walk-through. However, the gang-run or trade printing company is still assessed to ensure they meet the remaining criteria, and to confirm press make and capability.

When we arrange printing services for your piece, we obtain quotes from multiple qualified printers and select the most competitive offer for services. The files we deliver to the printer are correctly formatted, thoroughly reviewed, and we complete preliminary pre-press items in advance whenever possible. We check your job at every step and arrange delivery upon completion.

For those who have files that were created elsewhere but need help going to print; we can also assist with printing arrangements for projects that did not originate with Flight 19.

let us put our expertise to work for you.