SOFT PROOFING -- Is Printing Going Soft?

Cyan Soft offers a server installed solution, called eProof, that uses RapidImageView streaming technology. Proofs can be viewed via Java applets in a standard Web browser. Microsoft Word files are supported, along with the major graphic arts file formats. (www.cyansoftware.com)

GroupLogic's Imagexpo generates a static bitmap from the source file for use in soft proofing. It is a standalone software application that runs on Mac and Windows platforms. (www.grouplogic.com)