Mistakes are much easier to correct when your files can be opened by the printer directly. Also check the type of equipment the printer has for outputting files. Since negatives are shot from this output, you will need machines offering the necessary resolution. Similarly, if you will have the printer scan artwork for typesetting, make sure the scanning resolution meets your imaging needs. A second concern is your scheduling requirements.
Some printers work on tight schedules, with presses filled weeks ahead of time.
This keeps the plant at maximum operation, which can result in lower pricing for you, but means a longer lead time for printing. If you often have rush jobs, it is better to use a printer that specializes in fast turnaround. These firms do not fully book their presses, allowing your job to be run fairly quickly. A final area to examine concerns the actually printing capabilities of the printer. Depending on the colors you need and the quantity to be printed, different presses will be much more or less efficient to operate.