Optimisation of Newspaper Imaging Systems

Changes to production patterns in both regional and national newspapers have provided the opportunity for significant improvements in quality with associated commercial benefits. These benefits are achieved when a co-ordinated imaging structure is employed. The design and implementation of such an approach is considered with a discussion of the implications for quality management. The core of the system is to consider the complete imaging cycle from design to print. The establishment and the maintenance of the system is handled with a quality assurance program. The principles described are being applied to colour and monochrome production.