DTP and Print

Multilingual layouting and printing.

Desktop publishing (DTP) and printing

Are you translating your brochure into several languages and need the layout to be adapted and a fully formatted print template? KERN will be happy to support you and take care of all multilingual desktop publishing (DTP) work - from font adaptation to final printing.

We also take care of the professional design, formatting, DTP translation and print preparation for other foreign-language print products such as magazines or documents. Our comprehensive services and extensive experience in foreign language typesetting and DTP printing are designed to ensure that your content is presented in the best possible way in any language and format.

KERN prints in all formats, from simple information letters to multicolored company brochures - and always in top quality. Translation, DTP and printing services from a single source minimize your time and processing costs and guarantee you the greatest possible success in your international activities.

Are you interested in our desktop publishing services or do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us using the contact form - we look forward to hearing from you!
 

What is desktop publishing?

Desktop publishing (DTP) refers to the creation and design of documents and publications using specialized software. The aim is to professionally implement texts, graphics and layouts for print and digital media such as brochures, flyers, books, magazines or websites.

With DTP software, you can select fonts, create layouts, adjust colors and insert content. These tools therefore ensure appealing and uniform designs for a wide range of media.

Advertising concepts for your national and international presence

Graphic design/layout

Making a splash in the market is an art which KERN have mastered – and our expertise is at your disposal! KERN will make a significant contribution to the design of your company image giving you a public image that potential clients won't soon forget. Consequently you will have a presence in print media, online, on the radio and television. When you have the right media presence you can really leave your mark.

We will help you turn your advertising concepts into reality. In the development of an advertising concept for the international market, it is not only the visual elements which must hit the right notes. Cultural aspects must also be considered. Concepts and graphic products which are geared towards the Western European market may not have the same levels of success on the Eastern European, Asian or American markets. At KERN we have advertising experience and expertise in the design and layout of graphic products and are able to support you in this field. After all, successful advertisements are those which are well understood.

Foreign-language typesetting

KERN offers:
  • Foreign-language typesetting in the format in which you deliver or in a layout designed by us
  • Text conversion/ text acquisition
  • Graphic design/ layout
  • Scanning and image processing
  • Final artwork, pre-print preparation
  • Imaging
  • Proofs

Our DTP specialists are always on hand to assist you to carry out complex foreign-language typesetting. As a result of our may years of experience and up-to-date technical equipment, we have a solution for almost every typesetting problem. Of course we will gladly advise you and give you our professional opinion.

Printing of foreign language documents

Preparation for print

Alongside the traditional printing methods such as lithography, montage, reprography and plate copying, KERN Global Language Services also works with data transfer or the computer to plate technique In contrast to the traditional film exposure technique, the CTP technique saves you montage and film costs. At the same time, this creates smaller grid points, enabling higher-quality printing results compared with traditional procedures. We will of course prepare the text and image data using high-resolution scanning, development and exposure facilities and we are able to produce glossy print pages.

Printing methods

Roller offset: For larger batches
Consistent print quality and a high level of color coverage characterize roller offset. Another advantage of roller offset printing is that is also enables printing on all materials, including non-absorbent materials. For large orders we use an offset printing method, with which we can produce 5/5-color printed products. This is also a good method for documents which have complicated post-printing folding.

Sheet offset: For smaller and medium-sized batches
The advantages of sheet offset are color intensity, perfect fit, brilliance and consistent quality. Sheet-fed offset printing is also advantageous for small orders, heavier paper and for particular types of folding. The KERN team is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding sheet-fed offset printing.

Digital printing: For small batches up to approx. 500 pieces
In digital printing, the image to be printed is transferred directly from the computer into the printer, differently from offset printing. This means that no physical master needs to be created. As there is no use of film, fixing baths and aluminum plates, digital printing is not only environmentally friendly, but also enables us to process your order more quickly. There are often just 48 hours between placing the printing order and the job being finished. Digital printing is suitable for single or multi-colored mini runs, e.g. leaflets, business cards, posters or guide books, for up to around 500 copies.

Depending on your requirements, we can offer silk screen, inkjet, or laser printing and we will automatically calculate the most cost-effective option for you as part of the process.

Data Transfer

You can send us your data quickly and easily in many different formats:

  • As an email attachment
  • Via a password protected FTP server
  • On CD or DVD (Mac and ISO format)
  • On a USB stick or memory card (SD memory stick etc.)
  • In a Zip file (Mac and Windows) on SyQuest Cartridge
  • Via KERN's online portal
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Phone: 212-953-2070
Email: kern.ny@e-kern.com