Proofs and Press Checks
Proofing your work comes at various stages but there are specific types of proofs created during prepress and printing that allow the designer to see if their piece will come out as intended in the final printing. Different types of proofs are more accurate than others but with increased accuracy comes increased costs.
Learn about different methods of proofing your desktop publishing documents including color proofs, bluelines, digital proofs, off-press and composite proofing, how to read a proof, and what to look for on a press check.
Learn about different methods of proofing your desktop publishing documents including color proofs, bluelines, digital proofs, off-press and composite proofing, how to read a proof, and what to look for on a press check.
Proofs for Desktop Publishing
Outlines types of proofs including relative cost, groupings by usage, and brand names.
Outlines types of proofs including relative cost, groupings by usage, and brand names.
Proof Categories of Prepress and Press Proofs
Defines proofs as used in desktop publishing.
Defines proofs as used in desktop publishing.
Analog Color Proofing
Brief descriptions of the various press and off-press proofs including bluelines and Imation's Matchprint proofs. From New York University.
Brief descriptions of the various press and off-press proofs including bluelines and Imation's Matchprint proofs. From New York University.
Contract Proof
It's like a pictorial contract. Find out which types of proofs are normally used as contract proofs.
It's like a pictorial contract. Find out which types of proofs are normally used as contract proofs.
Digital proofing methods
NYU describes soft and hard proofs including dye sublimation and when to use each proofing method.
NYU describes soft and hard proofs including dye sublimation and when to use each proofing method.
Online Proofing Up to the Task
Article in PrintMedia magazine addresses resistance to online proofing and it current state.
Article in PrintMedia magazine addresses resistance to online proofing and it current state.
Prepress Proofs
Defines four groups of prepress proofs.
Defines four groups of prepress proofs.
Press Check
Weiser Litho describes how to do a press check.
Weiser Litho describes how to do a press check.
Pricing Color Proofs
Robert C. Brenner describes different types of proofs, how they are used, and provides a table showing some typical pricing for proofs.
Robert C. Brenner describes different types of proofs, how they are used, and provides a table showing some typical pricing for proofs.
Proof Checklist
Use this First Impressions checklist when checking proofs. Also includes tips on how to perform a press check.
Use this First Impressions checklist when checking proofs. Also includes tips on how to perform a press check.
Proofing Afar
This PrintMedia article looks at the importance of remote proofing and ways to insure accuracy.
This PrintMedia article looks at the importance of remote proofing and ways to insure accuracy.
Proofing Halftone Patterns
Discusses how to check for moire patterns when reviewing proofs and other problems with images. At Printindustry.com
Discusses how to check for moire patterns when reviewing proofs and other problems with images. At Printindustry.com
Proofing
The Print Directory covers proofing methods from the perspective of screenprinting.
The Print Directory covers proofing methods from the perspective of screenprinting.
Proofing
This part of the Christopher John/The Printworks, Inc. site discusses monitor proofing, blueprints, matchprints, and the pros/cons of various other proofing methods. Describes what to look for and what a blueprint can tell you about your job.
This part of the Christopher John/The Printworks, Inc. site discusses monitor proofing, blueprints, matchprints, and the pros/cons of various other proofing methods. Describes what to look for and what a blueprint can tell you about your job.
Relative Proof
GraphicsIQ article explores how CTP (computer-to-plate) technology is changing the whole proofing process including what now serves as a suitable contract proof.
GraphicsIQ article explores how CTP (computer-to-plate) technology is changing the whole proofing process including what now serves as a suitable contract proof.
Reviewing a Blueline Proof
Details what to look for when reviewing a blueline plus other proofing options such as digital, laminate, and overlay proofs. At Printindustry.com
Details what to look for when reviewing a blueline plus other proofing options such as digital, laminate, and overlay proofs. At Printindustry.com
The New Contract Proof
American Printer has this article about changing trends in what constitutes a contract proof.
American Printer has this article about changing trends in what constitutes a contract proof.
The On-Press Customer Okay Experience
These steps for preparing for and conducting a press check are written from the perspective of the printer. From New York University.
These steps for preparing for and conducting a press check are written from the perspective of the printer. From New York University.
This Is Print
PrintMedia article dispels misconceptions about digital color proofing.
PrintMedia article dispels misconceptions about digital color proofing.
Use of Proofs
NYU outlines types and uses of different proofs such as design proofs, imposition proofs, and contract proofs.
NYU outlines types and uses of different proofs such as design proofs, imposition proofs, and contract proofs.
Virtual Proofing the New Color Contract Proof
PrintMedia magazine article has an overview of color contract proofing over the Internet. Learn the difference in soft, remote, and virtual proofing.
PrintMedia magazine article has an overview of color contract proofing over the Internet. Learn the difference in soft, remote, and virtual proofing.
What Makes a Contract Proof
Discussion focuses on what kind of accuracy can be expected from different types of contract proofs and what is considered acceptable variance.
Discussion focuses on what kind of accuracy can be expected from different types of contract proofs and what is considered acceptable variance.
What to Check on a Proof
New York University presents a series of questions to ask when looking at a printing proof so you don't miss anything.
New York University presents a series of questions to ask when looking at a printing proof so you don't miss anything.