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If your printer marks (e.g., "ACTIVE MARK") show up as blank boxes, it means the font used in the mark file is missing on the Preps workstation. Fix: Convert all text in your mark files to outlines or use a standard font like Arial/Helvetica that lives on all machines.

For decades, the name "Preps" has been synonymous with reliable, rules-based imposition. With version 10, Kodak has not simply updated the UI; they have re-engineered the software to handle the complexity of modern print workflows, from offset sheet-fed to high-volume digital roll feeds. But is it worth the upgrade? How does it fit into a Prinergy or third-party workflow?

Digital presses often have a "shift" option that conflicts with Preps creep. Double applying creep (in Preps + in the DFE) ruins the fold. Fix: Set Preps creep to "0" and let the digital press handle it, or turn off creep in the DFE and use Preps exclusively.

Fiery Impose is fine for a single digital press. Metrix is better for estimating raw sheet usage. Kodak Preps 10 is the winner for shops that have multiple output devices (offset, toner, inkjet) and need one tool to rule them all. Part 7: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them Even great software has quirks. Here is how to avoid the most common support tickets for Preps 10.