Hi Mike Wet proofs, that's a term we don't hear much these days! Could refer to a very short press run on a production (or similar) press, or most likely a special "flat-bed" press, made by Mailander or Dainippon. etc. These are based on a long sturdy "bed", on which is the plate and the paper. The "Offset" cylinder and the inking system are in a carriage, which runs along the bed on a geared track, transferring the image from the plate to the paper. The paper is loaded manually. At one time most large prepress companies had at least one, until they were replaced by Cromalins, and later by digital systems. They had a reputation for printing "sharp", i.e. with low dot-gain. The plates should have a normal (FOGRA, etc.) control wedge. They are useful if printing on special paper or card, as this should be the production stock, or special inks. So useful for packaging etc., but to match Fogra 47? Cheers Phil Phil Cruse Graphic Quality Consultancy Berkhamsted, Herts., UK http://www.colourphil.co.uk
Hello All: I am asking for info on "Wet Proofs". I know that in Asia they are produced on hand presses using plates (not the same plates that will be run on press) and use standard inks and the actual paper your job will be run on. How accurate are these proofs to a specific print specification (Ex: Fogra 47)? Is there an easy way to tell a Wet Proof from a press sheet? I'm guessing that if the stock adheres to the print specification then there is a chance that the Wet Proof could as well. I suppose we could ask for an IT8 or control strip to read and analyse from the Wet proof. How are Wet Proofs actually made? The definition of a Wet Proof changes depending on the article you read. Any thoughts? Thanks Mike Stewart
Phil Cruse Graphic Quality Consultancy 14 White Hill Court, Berkhamsted, Herts., HP4 2PS. Tel/fax: 01442-874937 mobile: 07802-981060 pcruse@globalnet.co.uk http://www.colourphil.co.uk