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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.
Proof Categories of Prepress and Press Proofs
Defines proofs as used in desktop publishing.
Contract Proof
It's like a pictorial contract. Find out which types of proofs are normally used as contract proofs.
Online Proofing Up to the Task
Article in PrintMedia magazine addresses resistance to online proofing and it current state.
Prepress Proofs
Defines four groups of prepress proofs.
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.
Proof Checklist
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.
Proofing Halftone Patterns
Discusses how to check for moire patterns when reviewing proofs and other problems with images. At Printindustry.com
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.
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
The New Contract Proof
American Printer has this article about changing trends in what constitutes a contract proof.
This Is Print
PrintMedia article dispels misconceptions about digital color proofing.
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.
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.