Paper matchprint used to show CMYK colors, used for checking of flaws and color tones.
A brand name for a color proofing system by 3M. It consists of four sheets of colored film (magenta, cyan, yellow and black), affixed to a white sheet of paper. This forms a very close representation of the final printed job, if the colors are processed in correct order, for checking accuracy, layout, and composition before plates are made. See also FILM PROOF
A pre-press color proof in which the separate color elements are laminated together onto a carrier. The color proof is intended to show what can be expected when the job prints of the press.
A proofing system using film negatives to create a color accurate rendition of the final printed piece.
A trademarked name for 3M's standard laminate proof. MatchPrint proofs are the most common form of contract proof in the printing industry, and offer excellent representation of color as it will appear on press; however, MatchPrint proofs can not be produced on the actual paper stock that will be used on press. See also ColorKey, Water Proof.
Photographic proof made from all colour flats and form composite proof showing colour quality as well as accuracy, layout, and imposition before plates are made.
a very accurate laminate prepress, contract proof
a representative proof of four-color process images. Used at press to achieve accurate color. Keep in mind a matchprint emulated four-color process but can generate an exact color match on PMS colors.
A type of a four-color-process proofing system.
A color proof created from the final film.
Multiple pieces of contact proofing are pieced together and laminated as a single piece. This is an accurate proofing method; especially where color is critical.
A color proof made from superimposing four color films (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). Color accuracy rate: 95%.
Trade name for 3M integral color proof.
A 3M trade name for a composite color proof. It represents both the color and position of what you will see on the printed sheet.
A color proofing system by 3M using colored acetate layers combined to replicate the final product
brand name for a common form of digital colour proof.
A color proof of the image to be printed. Film negatives from a four color separation are used to expose a laminate which is adhered to a receiver sheet. A brand name from 3M - it will accurately represent ink on paper.
A reproduction made from film for the purpose of proofing four-color materials to be printed.
3M® trade name for an integral color proof.
A multiple piece of contact proofing that is pieced together and laminated as a single piece. This is the most accurate proofing method; especially where colour is a critical factor, such as in skin tones for a cosmetics brochure.
Brand name for a dry colour pre-press proofing system by 3M.
A Matchprint is a printers Contract Proof made from the same halftone negative film that will be used to burn the actual offset printing plates. It is called a contract proof because the printer promises to be able to make the printed page match the Matchprint. Other similar contract proofing media are FujiPrint PressMatch and Cromalin Proofs.