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Our bureau department has two apprentices and 3 qualified operators at hand. and they are led by Brenda.
The bureau is responsible for playing out positives, negatives, sending pdf files to the Igen for digital printing and for poster printing.
They also handle all font or postscript queries arising from any given file type.
They also handle all scanning, deep etching, colour correction and colour conversion.
For any Bureau related query, please contact us on 0861-BOWENS
   
   
BUREAU DEPARTMENT

Since 1988 Bowens has kept up to date with technology and the trend of the print industry. Purchasing a number of digital presses and large format poster machines.
We specialise in educating our customers in technical issues regarding postscript and design methods.
We have both PC and Mac, boasting a fast array of software available for almost any file we receive. Software includes QuarkExpress Passport 6, Freehand MX, Adobe Suite CS3, CorelDraw 13 and many more. We have highly skilled on-site bureau staff at all times to assist you in trouble shooting problems or just to process files.
Even though we might have grown exponentially over the last 19 years, our main aim is still excellent service.

SCANNING
We use the Cezanne Elite Flatbed scanner for all our scanning. It's features include an incredibly high scanning speed. The Cezanne Elite is equipped with a 3-line CCD array that contains 8,000 CCD elements in each line.
The advanced CCD array and XY zoom mechanism help the Cezanne Elite attain its remarkable 589 to 5,300 dpi range of optical resolutions across the entire scanning bed. This allows operators to use the most appropriate resolutions according to the sizes of the originals and the desired enlargement/reduction ratios. Output is possible at up to 20,000 dpi with the aid of the Cezanne Elite's precision interpolation function and the user can choose RGB, CMYK, Grayscale or line-art output.
FILM PLAYOUT
We use the SCREEN Tanto imagesetter to produce the best quality Litho/Silkscreen Positives/Negatives. You can specify the screen ruling, ranging from 15 to 200 lpi, to which you need your film played out to. A resolution of 2400 dpi is kept standard throughout film playouts with a maximum size of 810x1120mm.Training and drivers for print files are free for download. You also have the option to upload your file and your order via this site as well as paying by credit card. Click here to view our film prices.
PRE-FLIGHT PDF
Supply us with either an open file or a postscript file, and we will produce a pdf. The pdf that you will receive will be sent through our own pre-flight system called ORIS Works. ORIS Works is a modular workflow automation system for publishers and printers. Using a versatile "toolbox" approach, ORIS Works provides automated file conversion, pre-flight, load balancing, pre-press and much more. We use ORIS Works to automate colour management, trapping, imposition and a broad range of complex pre-press tasks.
ORIS Works' integrated Job Manager also provides database-controlled job management and job tracking. Works pre-flights your file by checked for low resolution images contained in your file, missing fonts, automatic black overprint and automatically sets your colours for the best quality trapping.
The produced pdf will automatically be sent to our proofer and produce a colour laser. This guarantees whatever is seen on the pdf is 100% reproduced on the colour laser.
Click here for our pdf pricing.
IMPOSITION
We offer imposition as a service or as a product, so even if you don't want imposed film, we can supply imposed pdf files to suit your needs.
Whether it be a 64 page saddle stitch, perfect bound or just 4-up of the same document, it doesn't matter. Together with our bureau staff and imposition software, anything is possible. Simply send through your files and a mock-up of the imposition you need.
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