Automating prepress with Esko Automation Engine

Repeating the same steps by hand means repeating the same mistakes. Automation is about reliability first — speed is a bonus.

What you gain by automating

• Fewer manual steps, so fewer errors.
• A repeatable standard: every file goes through the same checks.
• Shorter turnaround on repetitive tasks (preflight, scaling, marks, separation).

Where to start

No need to automate everything at once. Start with the most repetitive and risky task — often preflight — then extend the workflow step by step.

The role of procedures

An automated workflow without written procedures stays fragile. The system executes, the procedure frames it. That pairing is what makes a shop autonomous. It's the core of the Master Class level.