IT HAS taken almost a decade, but the adoption of soft—or virtual—proofing now seems to be on a trajectory similar to the one for computer-to-plate production. Critical color and press-side ...

In terms of the production process, proofing often is the last remaining physical tie between the print buyer and printer—except for the finished product, of course. Both parties have resisted changes ...

Providing customers with a preview of printed output on screen rather than on paper. Soft proofing provides instant feedback and is useful when many color and content decisions need to be finalized ...

Dr. Chris Hillman, Global AI Lead at Teradata, joins eSpeaks to explore why open data ecosystems are becoming essential for enterprise AI success. In this episode, he breaks down how openness — in ...

It happens all the time. You tweak the image on your monitor until its colors are perfect. But when you print, perfect becomes puzzling as colors shift and your royal blue turns a common navy. An ...

Selecting a proofing system for catalog production can be a complicated process. You have to prioritize such factors as color accuracy, speed, and cost; you also have to consider your product line and ...

Preparing a sample of printed output on a computer printer before the job is printed on a commercial press. See prepress proof and soft proofing. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other ...