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Post-Production
i.Inspection
Perform a final inspection after all required finishing and stabilization. View the product under suitable lighting and from the distance at which it will normally be used.
Release the order only when:
- The finished product matches the ordered configuration
- The artwork is correctly placed and fully visible where required
- There are no unacceptable production or material defects
- The surface is clean and the item is safe to handle
- Required care, assembly, or safety information is present
- The result is documented when proof of completion is required
ii.Cleanup
Clean the finished goodie and the work area using methods appropriate to the product and production process. Cleanup must not scratch, discolor, soften, dissolve, or otherwise damage the produced surface.
Remove or address:
- Lint, dust, residue, loose fibers, film, backing, or masking
- Temporary registration or alignment materials
- Sharp remnants, loose hardware, or unsafe edges
- Production waste according to material and equipment guidance
- Customer or order information left on shared equipment or temporary files
iii.Packaging
Package the item only after required cooling, curing, drying, or off-gassing is complete. Packaging should protect the decorated surface and preserve the product through handling and shipment.
Choose packaging that:
- Prevents abrasion, bending, moisture exposure, crushing, and movement
- Keeps printed or coated surfaces from sticking to other materials
- Supports fragile parts, corners, handles, and attached hardware
- Includes care instructions or protective interleaving when needed
- Uses the correct order label without exposing unnecessary customer information
- Meets carrier and product-specific shipping requirements
iv.Storage
Store completed products and approved production files so repeat orders remain traceable and protected. Physical storage requirements depend on the material, coating, ink, adhesive, and product.
For physical goods:
- Protect from excessive heat, moisture, sunlight, dust, pressure, and abrasion
- Separate surfaces that may transfer, scratch, or stick
- Label orders clearly and rotate time-sensitive inventory
For digital production records:
- Retain the approved PNG revision and associated order reference
- Record validated settings, material, machine, and production date when needed
- Restrict production-file access to authorized work
- Follow Gudiee retention and deletion requirements after fulfillment