China Printing Solutions uses both Digital and Wet
Proofing pre-press methodology. The “CTF + Wet
Proofing” color separation method selected for
your job involves traditional color separation to transparent
plastic films and temporary printing plates which are
used to produce proofs on small presses using real printing
inks and the exact paper specified for your job. This
not only allows you to determine that color separation
and pagination has been executed correctly, but also
get a good assessment of how your project will look
and feel in its final state. Still, these proofs are
only approximations of the final, and will differ from
final results due to variations in pressure, registration
and other inherent disparity between proofing and printing
methods, as well as the effect of coatings and other
finishing procedures. The following Do’s and Don’ts
are provided for your reference in reviewing your proofs.
Of course if you have any concerns or questions, we
will be happy to discuss the proofs with you on a case
by case basis.
Compare Pros and Cons of Digital
and Wet Proofing Methods: Click
here.
Do:
• Check all artwork, text and design elements’
placement and accuracy.
• Notice any typos, image resolution problems
or other overlooked errors, this is probably your last
chance before we print!
• Ensure you have received proofs for all elements
of your job, and that page count and page order are
correct.
• Review Paper smoothness, opacity, brightness
and other characteristics.
• Evaluate general color and color relationships
and tell us your requests.
• Flip through as you would the final and consider
the user experience.
• Read the pre-press report and fax your reply
as soon as possible.
Don't:
• Worry if proofs are
slightly blurry (out of register) or if there are random
dots of color on the proof.
This is a typical shortcoming of wet proofs which will
not effect the actual printing.
• Expect color to exactly match, wet proofs are
only near approximations and tend to run slightly dark
or red. Color on press will change a bit.
• Forget to consider the effect of varnishes,
binding and other job specifics.