Color Proofs

Schawk offers a full range of color proofing capabilities using a range of leading technologies that include online/soft proofs as well as analog proofs. These technologies and our deep institutional knowledge of color helps:

• Improve color communication
• Control and confirm color
• Reduce print production time
• Improve color consistent repeatability worldwide

Our color proofs meet current industry color management standards and the standards of other specialty printing tools that enable extended gamut printing.

Because the type of proof required by clients depends largely on the purpose and use of the proof, the client’s preference on what serves as a contract proof vs. a content proof, and the client’s comfort level with soft proofing, Schawk currently offers the following proofing technologies:

• Kodak Approval – The Gold Standard for packaging. Used most often where dot for dot precision is imperative.
• Epson Inkjet – Fast, less costly, filmless, often used for initial proofs and troubleshooting. Great for meeting tight deadlines.
• Online/Soft/Virtual Proofing – Offers a 360° view into the approval process, digitally tracks comments and changes, reduces waste, messenger and shipping costs.
• Allows all stakeholders to view each other’s annotations.
• Remote Proofing – Combines hard copy quality with soft proofing speed and convenience.

As clients are increasingly looking to push the envelope on cost-efficient, accurate proofing methods, Schawk continuously invests in the research and development of its online proofing (OLP) capability which is available as part of BLUE™, Schawk’s graphics lifecycle content management system.