Prepress Flies With Esko Automation Engine & Verify API

Q: What does Verify API inspect in prepress workflows?

Verify API checks: Text (character-by-character), Graphics (pixel-based differences), Barcodes and QR codes (grading + verification), Braille (spacing + accuracy), Font size and layout alignment.

Verify API plugs automated text, artwork, barcode, and braille inspections right into Esko Automation Engine. No exports. No uploads. Just real-time checks that keep your files —and your press—flying.

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Smarter Esko Workflows, No Slowing Down

VerifyAPI runs inspections in the background of your Esko workflow—so you can catch errors early and keep prepress and production flowing without manual checks.

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Automate Checks in Your Esko Prepress Workflow

Set checkpoints inside your Esko prepress workflow and let VerifyAPI take over. It runs automated inspections from preflight to imposition, with no interruptions.

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Artwork Automation = More Jobs, Less Rework

VerifyAPI enables true artwork automation by replacing time-consuming visual reviews with automatic inspections—so you can handle more jobs without more rework.

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Standardize Prepress Checks Across Teams

VerifyAPI centralizes inspection rules and quality standards across your organization within Esko Automation Engine, aligning global teams more than ever before.

Trigger Automated Inspections
Inside Esko Automation Engine

Powered by our plug-and-play APIs, only Verify API runs unlimited file checks quietly in the background of Esko Automation Engine. No need to stop or reroute jobs. Clean files keep moving, and any issues are flagged instantly with a detailed report.

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FAQs

What is Esko Automation Engine and how does Verify API work with it?

Esko Automation Engine automates prepress operations like trapping, proofing, and file routing. Verify API plugs into these workflows to run real-time, automated file inspections without interrupting production.

How does Verify API enhance artwork automation?

By inspecting files as they move through your workflow, Verify API eliminates the need for manual review steps—powering scalable artwork automation and reducing time-to-press.

How does Verify API work with Esko artwork files?

Verify API integrates directly with Esko artwork workflows, allowing automated inspections—like text, graphics, barcode, and Braille checks—to run in the background without manual uploads or file exports. Results are sent back to Esko, so teams can review and resolve issues without leaving their artwork environment

What does Verify API inspect in prepress workflows?

Verify API checks:

Text (character-by-character)
Graphics (pixel-based differences)
Barcodes and QR codes (grading + verification)
Braille (spacing + accuracy)
Font size and layout alignment

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Can I review Verify API inspection results directly in the Esko Viewer?

Yes. Once inspections are complete, results from Verify API, including annotations and reports, can be viewed directly in the Esko WebCenter Viewer. This allows teams to quickly assess flagged differences and take action without switching tools or breaking the artwork review flow

Is this integration useful for esko prepress teams working at scale?

Yes. Verify API helps prepress teams maintain accuracy and throughput across thousands of packaging files—especially in regulated industries like pharma and food.

How does this improve packaging artworks automation?

Packaging artwork automation requires consistency and accuracy. Verify API runs inspections across your prepress jobs to ensure quality before files reach the press.

Can I customize inspection checkpoints within Esko Automation Engine?

Yes. You can configure your workflow to trigger inspections at any point, based on job type, product line, or file conditions.

Does Verify API support Esko barcode inspections?

Yes. Verify API can automatically inspect barcodes within Esko workflows, checking for accuracy, readability, and compliance. When integrated with Esko, barcode inspections run in the background and any issues are flagged in the report, helping prepress teams catch errors before press time, and ensure compliance with CEN, ANSI, and ISO standards.