Farbproofs
Farbproofs, or color proofs, are prepress representations used to verify that colors in a final printed piece will meet expectations before mass production. Produced within a color-managed workflow, they provide a reference for designers, photographers, printers, and clients to approve color accuracy and consistency across runs.
They come in several forms: soft proofs, viewed on calibrated monitors under controlled lighting; hard proofs,
The workflow typically begins with defining target color spaces and ICC profiles for the press and substrate.
Historically, proofing included analog proofs such as Chromalin, but digital proofing has become standard in most
Limitations include differences in paper, coatings, and ink behavior between proof and press, lighting conditions affecting
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