PrimeCenter

In this article, we will talk about preflighting, and how primeCenter will help you automate this task. Learn more about PrimeCenter and dive deeper into what preflight means.

In a recent Caldera webinar, industry experts discussed how to overcome common pain points in print and cut job optimization and how Caldera PrimeCenter is helping shops streamline their workflows, save time, and reduce material waste.

What is Prepress automation? It simply means using software to handle the steps that happen before a job is printed or cut (prepress).

Large-format printing is all about delivering big, bold results—fast. But as demand for high-quality retail signage, exhibition graphics, and display solutions grows, so does the pressure to produce more with tighter deadlines, leaner teams, and reduced waste.

Caldera is happy to announce the release of PrimeCenter 4.2, the latest version of its prepress automation solution, designed to automate production for sign shops, print service providers, and wide-format businesses.

In today’s competitive print landscape, speed, precision, and efficiency are no longer optional—they’re essential. Whether you're producing signage, packaging prototypes, decals, or textile applications, the pressure to deliver high-quality results with tight turnaround times is real. 

When it comes to prepress automation, one common question we hear is: “Do I need to use Caldera RIP to run PrimeCenter?” The answer is simple—no. 

Print service providers are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality results faster, with fewer resources and minimal waste. That’s where the synergy between Caldera PrimeCenter and Kongsberg cutting tables can be a game changer.

Caldera is excited to unveil PrimeCenter 4.1, the latest update to Caldera’s prepress automation solution. This new update continues our commitment to empowering print service providers with smarter prepress tools to automate their production.

According to NAPCO Research, shops with automated prepress workflow process 355 jobs daily compared to just 125 for the manual crowd. What’s their secret? They’ve figured out that in large-format printing, the bottleneck isn’t printer speed — it’s everything that happens before the file hits the RIP. Read more!