Soft-proofing is no longer a high-tech niche - its cost and speed mean more are using it alongside hard-copy proofs. Despite a growing interest in soft-proofing devices, many printers still need to provide 'traditional' hard-copy proofs to customers at some stage during the proofing process - even if it becomes the final proof. As a result, printers often need to replace their engines every few years to benefit from the increased speeds and quality that newer machines offer. While a few print houses have switched to 100% soft proofing, most tend to run both options alongside one another. When done properly, digital and soft proofing offer similar results, although the "soft-proof user needs to consider many of the issues associated with the paper variety", says Chris Burn, system solutions specialist at Agfa.
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