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Press proof still called SWOP?

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    • March 27, 2019 at 3:18 pm #115598
      Jacqueline Peeler
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      Years ago a printer’s proof calibrated to their press was generally called a SWOP proof. I work freelance now and seldom get to work directly with a commercial printer, so I’ve lost touch with this. Is it stilled called a SWOP proof? I’m needed to recommend a client opt for this and I want to be sure I’m using the right term. They will be talking to the printer, not me.

      Thanks!

    • March 27, 2019 at 4:04 pm #115599
      David Blatner
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      SWOP is a very specific standard for a web offset press (like what people print large-run magazines on). I do not recommend using SWOP as a standard.

      Most printers will calibrate to Gracol or Fogra standards. I’d ask the printer if they’re calibrated to one of those.

    • March 27, 2019 at 4:17 pm #115600
      Jacqueline Peeler
      Member

      Thanks so much. Great information, web offset magazines is what I was doing so that’s what I got at the time. Didn’t realize it was limited to that type of work.

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