Any proof on a tangible substrate, such as paper or film. In contrast, a soft proof exists merely as a computer file or an image on a computer monitor. See also HARD COPY PROOF SOFT PROOF SUBSTRATE
The processes for simulating or checking printed results leading up to production of a hardcopy. Depending on the characteristics to be checked, a distinction can be made between blueprint, imposition proof (layout proof), color proof, screen proof and press proof (or machine proof).
A proof on paper or other substrate, distinguished from a soft proof which is an image on a video display terminal screen.
a proof that you would receive an actual proof to review, such as a color Pictro proof, folded dylux, etc
A proof on paper or other substrate as distinguished from an image appearing on the computer screen.
a colour proof made on a substrate from production films or on a substrate directly from the stored pixel data. The latter is usually referred to as a digital hard proof, and a video proof as a soft proof.
A printed proof of an image or document, intended to accurately convey colour. Contrast with soft proof.