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Shared repositories across multiple prepress stations enable real-time updates to house marks (e.g., “Confidential,” “Date: [Job.Variable]”). Version conflicts decreased by 90% in testing.

One of the most tedious parts of imposition is placing registration marks, color bars, fold marks, and cut lines. Preps 10 introduces a completely re-coded SmartMarks engine.

Intuitive SmartMarks automatically reposition and resize based on job changes, ensuring accuracy while minimizing manual intervention. Kodak Preps 10

This article explores the capabilities of Kodak Preps 10, examining how its new architecture, user interface redesign, and deep integration with automation are reshaping the landscape of modern print production.

Note: Preps 10 requires an active Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA) to receive updates. Version 10.1 (rumored for Q4 2025) will include AI-assisted gapping for white space reduction. Preps 10 introduces a completely re-coded SmartMarks engine

Kodak Preps 10 is the latest evolution of the industry-leading imposition software, designed to streamline prepress workflows and maximize automation for commercial printers. What’s New in Preps 10?

A folding carton for perfume. High die-cut complexity. 20-up on a 40-inch sheet. Note: Preps 10 requires an active Software Maintenance

Kodak Preps 10 is built to handle everything from simple ganged flat work to complex bound-work impositions and step-and-repeat layouts. Key features include:

Dynamic mark placement (color bars, fold marks, die-cut registration) now adapts to sheet size and repeat count without user intervention. SmartMark reduces operator decisions by an average of 12 clicks per job.

Preps 10 is the native imposition engine for Prinergy. When you create a job in Prinergy, it launches Preps 10 in the background. The "Live Preview" in Prinergy 9+ is actually powered by the Preps 10 rendering engine.