The NORM in Workflows
4. A more flexible format. When a last-minute change occurs, ROOM workflows always require the RIPping of a complete, new single page. NORM workflows allow changes to be made to the intermediate file itself, resulting in quicker last minute changes (both printers and publishers know every second counts when a job is on press). Another situation is fixing file problems. Submitting pages as PDF files is common. However, if there are problems with the files (i.e., missing bleed), you won't have the application files to fix it. With a NORM workflow, the files remain completely editable, so you have the tools to fix the files. Our Esko-Graphics FastLane workflow has a high-end editing application, whereas other NORM workflow solutions typically use plug-ins to Adobe Acrobat. This high-end editing application can also be used to easily create varnish or bump plates.