Reprints Are Expensive. Here’s How to Avoid Them.

Few things frustrate a print operator or production manager more than a preventable reprint — especially when it’s discovered late. Whether it’s due to a plate mix-up, a wrong version, or underestimated good material, reprints burn time, materials, and profit.

At AVT, we believe reprints should be the exception, not the expectation. With 100% print inspection, you gain the confidence and control to get it right the first time — every time.

The Real Cost of a Reprint

A single reprint may seem manageable, but the cumulative cost adds up quickly:

• Press time lost to re-running a completed job
• Wasted substrate, ink, and finishing resources
• Delays in shipment and missed deadlines
• Potential penalties or loss of trust from brand customers
• Downtime in finishing as new material is prepared

The root cause is almost always the same: an avoidable mistake that wasn’t caught early enough.

Catching Mistakes at Setup — Not After the Run

AVT’s 100% inspection systems offer powerful job verification tools that help prevent errors before they go to print. These include:

✅ MasterRef

Stores the golden image of a job, ensuring that repeat runs use the correct approved artwork. This makes it simple to verify visual consistency — and to prevent mistakes in repeat jobs.

✅ JobRef

Goes a step further, automatically comparing each printed package against the customer-approved PDF — even in jobs with multiple SKUs or versions. This feature catches issues such as:

• Wrong version or language being printed
• Missing or outdated design elements
• Inaccurate placement of visual elements or logos

Operators no longer have to rely on visual memory or manual cross-checking. AVT’s system alerts them immediately when something doesn’t match.

Good Material Tracking That Keeps You in Control

Another hidden cause of reprints? Overestimating good output and discovering too late that waste exceeded expectations. AVT’s inspection systems include automatic good material monitoring, ensuring the correct length or number of packages is produced before the job is declared complete.

This not only helps eliminate under-runs but also ensures that customers receive what they expect — without last-minute corrections, patches, or re-dos.

A Smarter Way to Prevent Waste

With AVT, reprint prevention isn’t just about catching defects. It’s about creating a closed-loop quality process that starts before the press even runs:

• Automatic job verification before first print
• Real-time monitoring during production
• Accurate tracking of good output
• Full reporting for traceability and process improvement

This proactive approach shifts quality control from post-run troubleshooting to real-time prevention — saving time, materials, and your reputation.

Get It Right the First Time

Whether you’re running long jobs for global brands or short, multi-version runs for regional products, every reprint chips away at your bottom line. AVT helps you avoid these costly setbacks — and delivers the tools you need to run smarter, leaner, and more confidently.

Explore how AVT’s 100% inspection systems help eliminate reprints — before they happen.