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Nala for Flexo & Labels

One workflow, from the incoming PDF to a traceable production output.

Built for flexographic and label prepress teams β€” every step below can run inside the same job, and every step is optional except the ones that define it.

  1. PDF / Artwork received

    The job starts from the customer's original file.

  2. Preflight Fix

    Optional

    Fix concrete file issues before they reach production.

  3. Ink Remap

    Optional

    Remap inks or separations to match the job's requirements.

  4. InkSmart

    Optional

    Optimize dot gain and total ink coverage for the press and substrate.

  5. Trapping

    Optional

    Generate and apply trapping.

  6. Technical Specifications

    Job data, materials and machines, versioned and audited.

  7. Screening & Distortion

    Press-specific screening and pre-distortion parameters.

  8. Approvals

    Collaborative sign-off before production.

  9. Smart Layout

    Calculated imposition for the job.

  10. Smart Marks & Photocells

    Registration, cut and control marks that fill themselves in.

  11. Production Output

    Delivery straight to the RIP's hot folder.

  12. Traceability & Reports

    Full history of what ran on the job β€” and what didn't.

A job can skip any of the optional steps above β€” Nala records exactly what ran and what didn't.