Choosing Your Digital Proofer

• Concept proofs (used to check design)

• Intermediate proofs (to display content revisions and enable critical color evaluation)

• Imposition proofs (for internal quality assurance)

• Contract proofs (for accurate prediction of press results)

Different devices, Bergin said, were most appropriate for each. For example, electrophotography is an inexpensive way to proof design and content. She pointed out that the quality of color copiers has improved dramatically, and some devices are SWOP-certified and ICC-compliant.