PDF Proof
A PDF proof is a digital proof that has been through Red Dog Graphics preflight process. We carefully look over your files, searching for potential issues with color, image resolution, folding, or anything else that could cause trouble later on. If we see anything we’re worried about, we’ll let you know when we send the PDF proof. Digital proofs are a great way to catch small mistakes before they become big, expensive ones. This is where you want to do your final proof reading and content checks however the color on your screen may vary from the color of your final product, depending on your monitor and viewing conditions.
Epson Proof
Printed hard copy proofs do show a reasonable likeness to the final printed piece. Please keep in mind that this is a proof for content and positioning and is not printed on your actual choice of paper. Color may vary slightly when printed on the stock you ordered.
Press Check
A press check is an on-site, last-chance proofing step for the main purpose of achieving color accuracy. The press is literally set up and ready to run with your project but, before it does, the press operator brings out a proof on the actual paper, right off the press. The press check is really not the stage to be proofreading, since making corrections may incur costs for additional prepress time, plates and setup. However, sometimes the benefits of catching a significant error on press can outweigh the expense.