SOFT PROOFING -- Is Printing Going Soft?

ASP solutions are said to make it easier to get started in remote proofing by providing the required infrastructure ready- made. They generally have low start-up costs and assess fees based on usage.

Beyond the basics, two systems stand out for having achieved SWOP (Specifications for Web Offset Publications) certification to support their use in critical-color, contract proofing. Kodak Polychrome Graphics' (KPG) Matchprint Virtual Proofing system and Integrated Color Solutions' (ICS) Remote Director provide similar functionality, but get there in different ways.