CTP (computer to plate) plus
digital proofs provides a finer resolution and added color
control, through the use of ICC Color profiling and state
of the art digital proofing which provides a very close
color match to the actual piece. Downsides of CTP + digital
proofsare reduced recognition of spot color and color
overprint issues, color shifts or show-through due to
the choice of paper or other substrate. It also is associated
with a more expensive overall procedure, and will have
an affect on the project cost. We recommend CTP for coffee
table books or projects requiring exact color matching
and super-fine resolution.
CTF plus wet proofs offer the opportunity to see how your
piece will look in real printing ink on the real paper
selected for your project. You can easily evaluate spot
color effects and overprint areas, test paper opacity
and sensual results. Wet proofs are the closest possible
match to the final piece in terms of material effect.
Downsides of CTF + wet proofs are an inability to implement
ICC Color profiling and a need to disregard minor proofing
flaws such as slightly loose registration or heavy density
due to the nature of the proofing process. We recommend
CTF for most projects we execute.
