Digital Color Proofing -- Proof or Consequences

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The introduction of thermal halftone proofing devices and materials represented the last major enabling technology to come to market, but product developments have continued on a couple significant fronts.

One is the ability to simulate or actually print specialty colors, including metallics, with digital proofing systems. Like halftone dots, this can be an important benefit for some users, but not a big deal for others. The ideal solution is to be able to proof all aspects of the piece, but the industry has a history of using other conventions to deal with spot colors, such as cutting overlays.