Pre-press and pre-media services
What this code covers
Use this class for pre-press and pre-media services when the main activity includes Composing, typesetting and phototypesetting, pre-press data input into a form suitable for use in various printing processes and representation in other visual media, including scanning and optical character recognition, electronic make-up and Preparation of data files for multimedia (printing on paper, CD-ROM, the internet) applications. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
No child codes; this is a class-level code.
- composing, typesetting and phototypesetting, pre-press data input into a form suitable for use in various printing processes and representation in other visual media, including scanning and optical character recognition, electronic make-up
- preparation of data files for multimedia (printing on paper, CD-ROM, the internet) applications
- plate-making services, including image setting and plate setting (for letterpress and offset printing processes)
- cylinder preparation: engraving or etching of cylinders for gravure printing
- graphic designing of visual content for the communication of information not intended to be printed, see 74.1
- Compare with 74.1, 18.11, 18.12 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - composing, typesetting and phototypesetting, pre-press data input into a form suitable for use in various printing processes and representation in other visual media, including scanning and optical character recognition, electronic make-up
- - preparation of data files for multimedia (printing on paper, CD-ROM, the internet) applications
- - plate-making services, including image setting and plate setting (for letterpress and offset printing processes)
- - cylinder preparation: engraving or etching of cylinders for gravure printing
- - plate processing: computer-to-plate (CTP), also photopolymer plates
- - preparation of plates and dies for relief stamping or printing
- - preparation of:
- - artistic works of technical character (e.g. preparation of lithographic stones and wood blocks)
- - presentation media
- - sketches, layouts, dummies, etc.
- - production of proofs
- - graphic designing of visual content for the communication of information not intended to be printed, see 74.1
- - Composing, typesetting and phototypesetting, pre-press data input into a form suitable for use in various printing processes and representation in other visual media, including scanning and optical character recognition, electronic make-up
- - Preparation of data files for multimedia (printing on paper, CD-ROM, the internet) applications
- - Plate-making services, including image setting and plate setting (for letterpress and offset printing processes)
- - Cylinder preparation: engraving or etching of cylinders for gravure printing
- - Graphic designing of visual content for the communication of information not intended to be printed
What is NACE 18.13 used for?
Use NACE 18.13 for pre-press and pre-media services when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for pre-press and pre-media services when the main activity includes Composing, typesetting and phototypesetting, pre-press data input into a form suitable for use in various printing processes and representation in other visual media, including scanning and optical character recognition, electronic make-up and Preparation of data files for multimedia (printing on paper, CD-ROM, the internet) applications. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 18.13?
Typical examples include Composing, typesetting and phototypesetting, pre-press data input into a form suitable for use in various printing processes and representation in other visual media, including scanning and optical character recognition, electronic make-up, Preparation of data files for multimedia (printing on paper, CD-ROM, the internet) applications, and Plate-making services, including image setting and plate setting (for letterpress and offset printing processes).
When might 18.13 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to graphic designing of visual content for the communication of information not intended to be printed, see 74.1.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 18.13?
Compare 18.13 with 74.1 Specialised design activities, 18.11 Printing of newspapers, and 18.12 Other printing when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this group for the broader activity area of specialised design activities, including Industrial product and fashion design activities, Graphic design and visual communication activities, and Interior design activities. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this class for printing of newspapers when the main activity includes Printing of other periodicals, appearing at least four times a week. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for other printing when the main activity includes Printing of magazines and other periodicals, appearing less than four times a week and Printing of books and brochures, music and music manuscripts, maps, atlases, posters, advertising catalogues, prospectuses and other printed advertising, postage stamps, taxation stamps, documents of title, cheques and other security papers, smart cards, albums, diaries, calendars and other commercial printed matter, beer mats, personalised stationery and other printed matter by letterpress, offset, photogravure, flexographic, screen printing, and other printing presses, duplication machines, computer printers, embossers etc., including quick printing directly onto textiles, plastic, glass, metal, wood and ceramics. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for binding and related services when the main activity includes Trade binding, sample mounting and post-press services in support of printing activities (e.g. trade binding and finishing of books, brochures, magazines, catalogues), by e.g. folding, cutting and trimming, assembling, stitching, thread sewing, adhesive binding, cutting and cover laying, gluing, collating, basting, gold stamping; spiral binding and plastic wire binding and Binding and finishing of printed paper or printed cardboard, by folding, stamping, drilling, punching, perforating, embossing, sticking, gluing, laminating. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for printing and service activities related to printing when the main activity includes Printing of newspapers and Other printing. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 18.13 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 18.13 Pre-press and pre-media services.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Low operational impact is expected, but systems should still store the target Rev. 2.1 version explicitly.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.