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PRISMAprepare

Accelerate document preparation and printing process with this all-in-one make-ready solution.

In today’s print industry, tight turnarounds and short run lengths leave no room for error by print service providers – so keeping production flowing is critical. PRISMAprepare automates key actions within the make-ready process, for efficient workflows and exceptional quality printing.

  • One software

    A single easy-to-use software solution to control and enhance every aspect of the make-ready process, from composition, image, colour, content, layout to Impositioning and finishing.

  • Flexible functionality

    Incorporate elements such as tabs, spine captions, and variable data printing to add more features to documents, enabling the simple creation of detailed and complex output.

  • Efficient document preparation

    Ensure efficient document preparation across all devices, allowing for seamless printing on any device and streamlining the production printing process.

  • Sustainability

    Reduce environmental impact by digitally proofing and simulating production, allowing for error correction and layout optimisation before printing.

PRISMAprepare: perfecting preparation

The PRISMAprepare prepress workflow application accelerates prepress tasks and job turnaround times. Boost your productivity with advanced automation targeting routine and complex processes, from composition through to print production, and expand your offering with new applications to win more business.

Speed up turnaround time

Simplify tasks for all users with an intuitive What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) interface, easy navigation via thumbnails, and accurate on-screen previews to reduce output errors.

Increase productivity

Simplify workflow processes through seamless integration with Adobe Acrobat PDF and plug-ins, allowing for precise finishing and efficient variable data printing.

Enhance your services

Experience comprehensive support for a wide range of Canon-approved media, including plain paper, tabs, polyester, pre-punched, and pre-coloured materials, delivering best-in-class output with minimal clicks for maximum efficiency.

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Key capabilities

Nine powerful make-ready capabilities of PRISMAprepare.


  • 1. Composition make-ready

    Merge documents from digital and analogue sources, including Word and PDF files, and navigate multiple sections with ease.


  • 2. Image make-ready

    Correct imperfections such as skews or speckles in scanned and digital documents to ensure consistent image quality.


  • 3. Colour make-ready

    Change or optimise image colours with a single mouse click, including contrast, saturation, and brightness.


  • 4. Content make-ready

    Edit text, images and other graphics within the application.


  • 5. Variable Data Printing (VDP)

    Merge data from your database to create personalised, high-quality prints.


  • 6. Layout make-ready

    Easily prepare booklets with automatic adjustments, custom tabs, and full-bleed printing, with precise WYSIWYG alignment for accurate multi-fold documents.


  • 7. Media make-ready

    Assign specific media to individual pages, sections, or complete documents to optimise efficiency and cost-effectiveness.


  • 8. Imposition and production make-ready

    Use flexible imposition options to create and print any layout, while accurate previews eliminate the need for wasteful hard-copy proofs.


  • 9. Finishing make-ready

    Customise your near-line finishing workflow by connecting to selected 3rd party software and hardware.

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