Proofing

Proofing helps the client and the printer communicate any problems that a project might have. It catches all errors before printing so that the client receives the best product possible. Once you have uploaded all your art files, we will work with you to correct any errors the file may have. Once everything has been corrected and reuploaded, we will make a proof for you to review and approve. We have three types of proofs.

E-proof

We create a .pdf file that will be identical as the file being used for printing. It is very convenient for clients. All they need to do is download and review. We make e-proof files within 12 hours after you have uploaded your art files. The e-proof will be uploaded to your account and you will be notified. Once you have checked the file, click the "Confirm" button and we can start printing!

Digital Proof

After receiving your art files, we create a proof using a digital printer and your art files. It will not be bound and you cannot specify the paper stock. Since we are using a digital printer, we do not need to create a set of films. The quality of the digital proofs have improved to a level that is acceptable to be used as a final product. When using digital systems for proofing, the proofer needs to be color calibrated often to maintain color accuracy, and color bars should be used on every proof.

Press Proof

The most accurate of all proofs, but is the most costly. We use a press to generate the printed image before running the actual press. The magazine is printed, bound, and finished, as the final product would look, on the specified paper stock. Note that the price of the project may include an additional press set up charge as it is time consuming to set up the press for the proof, then the actual job.