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Please note: This offer is only valid once for new customers, data format DIN A5.

 

Free DIN A5 test proof for new customers
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Your free test colour proof at a glance::

  • Individual proof of your data in DIN A5 format
  • Including UGRA/Fogra media wedge CMYK V3.0 and test report
  • On certified 245gr/qm resp. 120gr/qm EFI proof paper
  • including worldwide shipping by mail

Try proof.de.
We will send you a free DIN A5 test proof of your original data. 
The test proof including shipping is completely free for you. 
Simply order your test proof in our shop. After submitting your order, you can upload your individual data for the proof. We proof your file in one of our three most important proof profiles (ISOCoatedV2, ISOUncoated or PSOUncoated) and provide the proof with a UGRA/Fogra media wedge CMYK V3.0 including test report. If we receive your data before 4 p.m., the proof leaves our premises well packed and on the same day. 

Please note: This offer is only valid once per customer and only for new customers.

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Color problem consultation
The topic of colour problems often requires advice that we cannot provide within the scope of our free telephone support.
We are happy to advise and assist you on topics such as:
  • Which proof profile is best suited to my requirements?
  • How should I create my data in InDesign, and how should I export it?
  • Has a print job gone wrong and you need someone who can provide expert support with troubleshooting?
  • Have you received a PDF file but are unsure whether it is print-ready?
  • Unfortunately, an image came out completely different in print than it did in Photoshop. Do you need help finding the colour processing differences between Photoshop and the final print PDF to rule out errors caused by your software?
  •  Do you need someone to help you with complaints, to formulate a competent letter to the printer or your service provider?
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Ugra/Fogra Media Wedge V3.0 CMYK with Test
One UGRA/Fogra Media Wedge CMYK V3.0 with Measurement Protocol is added to your entire order. You therefore have the immediate visible Certification, that your proofs are within the ISO Tolerances and are color accurate.
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INFORMATION ABOUT PROOFS

Proof Profile

A list of all current and available proof profiles.

Proof Papers

The profile you select determines which medium we use to print the proof. Here you can find out which paper we use for which profile.

Pantone / HKS Proof

Current proof systems can reproduce special colors such as HKS or Pantone very well.

Proof Prices

An overview of our prices and volume discounts.

Shipping Costs / Delivery Times

An overview of our shipping costs and delivery times within and outside Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about proof, print data, orders, shipping and more.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Paper Whiteness of Proof Profiles

"How does the paper whiteness of the proof match the print paper?" we are often asked. Here you will find the paper whiteness data of proof profiles in LAB.

Paper Whiteness of Paper Types

We have measured the paper whiteness of the most common papers from well-known paper manufacturers and online printers and determined the proportion of optical brighteners (OBA) in the papers.

Proof.de Blog

Everything about proof creation, color profiles, PDF, printing standards and more.

ABOUT PROOF GMBH

PDFX-ready Certifications

Proof GmbH was the first German company certified by the Swiss PDFX-ready Initiative for proof output of PDF/X-4 files. 

Fogra Certifications

With these certifications, we have revalidated our quality through fogra certification.

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An insight into Proof GmbH, the company behind the shop.

Proof.de - Simply Perfect Proofs

The online shop of Proof GmbH in Tübingen is the portal for professional color proofs. We proof on the latest proof systems from EFI and Epson on certified proof papers in formats DIN A6 to DIN A0+. In addition to ISOcoatedv2 and PSOuncoated, we proof all international proof standards from ECI, GRACol, SWOP, IFRA and many others.
If we receive your print-ready data by 4:00 PM, we ship your proof the same day.
Do you have questions about proofs, data creation or proof profiles? Use our free proof hotline: Tel. +49-7071-7952740 or write to info@proof.de.

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