Proofs used to assess the colors on the printing stock. In four color printing, the four process colors cyan, magenta, yellow and black are printed both alone and in various combinations over a small area.
In color separation, a series of proofs of a color process reproduction pulled in each color; and, in combinations of two, three and four colors. Used to indicate color quality and ink values and as a guide for printing.
A series of color proofs showing each single color, then each color in combination with each other color, and finally a four-color simulation.
Process colour proofs that show the reproduction of each colour plate separately and in combination with each other.
A series of trial prints showing each color separately, that are made in preparation for a multicolor print.
Any proofs made from the separate colors of a multi-color printing project.
For process-color printing, engravers prepare a set of proofs showing each color separately and in combination proofed in proper color and rotated. These proofs are essential guides for the printer.
Series of proofs taken to show each individual color plate and each combination of them culminating in the final complete version.
Color proofs that show the reproduction of each color plate separately and in combination with each other. Also called color keys.
Any proofs made from the separate plates of a multi-plate-printing project.
Proofs made from the separate plates in colour process printing, showing the sequence of printing and the result after each additional colour has been applied.
Proofs made from the separate plates used in color process work, showing the sequence of the printing and the result after each additional color has been applied. They are furnished to the printer by the engraver.
Proofs made from the separate images in color process work showing the sequence of printing and the result after each additional color has been applied. Also called progs.
Proofs made from the seperate plates in colour process work, showing the sequences of printing and the result after each additional colour has been applied.
Prints outside the edition that show incomplete states of the edition.
(Progs): Proofs made from separate plates in process work, usually during a press proof, showing the sequence of printing and the result after each additional color has been applied. Can be used most effectively to determine if any problems exist and can be used on a basis for corrections or future reprinting. There are six two-color combinations plus the four process colors (c&m/c&y/c&k/m&y/m&k/y&k) and there are three (k&c&m/k&y&m/k&c&y) three color combinations.
May sometimes be printed to record the development of a piece.