An envelope falls on the doormat. Yes! The long-awaited print proof has arrived. Finally you get an idea of what your thesis will look like in real life! But this is also the time to make final adjustments.
It is very important that you check the print proof carefully. This way you avoid annoying mistakes afterwards. On this page we tell you what to pay attention to when checking your proof.
For this, we consider the following topics:
- Why we always make a print proof
- Quality of the paper
- The right colors
- Typing and / or spelling errors
Why we always make a print proof
When you decide to have your thesis printed, you have only seen the content on your screen. Maybe you have printed the book at home to see what it is like in real life. Most of the times this is a disappointing moment. Because a printer at home cannot be compared to the printers on which your book is ultimately printed. To give you an idea of what your thesis will look like on paper, we make a print proof for you. A proof, so that you can see and feel what your book looks like and to carry out the very last check.
Good to know: making the first proof is a service from us and therefore free of charge ?
During the check, you have to pay attention to the following:
- Quality of the paper;
- The right colors;
- Typing and / or spelling errors.
Quality of the paper
No book without paper. The paper type you choose determines the reader’s experience. You should have already thought about this extensively. Images, photos and illustrations are best printed (sharpest) on smooth paper. When checking the proof, you have to determine whether the quality of the paper matches your wishes. Does the paper feel as expected? Is the color satisfactory and does it not shine through too much?
The right colors
On our printing machines, your colors may come out differently than you expected. Therefore, always check with the proof whether the colors are still as desired. It is good to know that we cannot change the colors on our printing press. If the colors are not satisfactory, you have to change this yourself in the source file.
Typing and/or spelling errors
This is the last moment to correct errors from your thesis before it will be printed. Make sure you take the time for a final typing and/or spelling check.
We recommend that you take the time to check the proof. Always coordinate this with us, of course we want your thesis to be ready on time. ? Make notes during the check, put the proof away for a while and let someone else take a look at it too. You become blind to your own text. Do you have any questions while checking the proof? Please feel free to contact us and we will take a look with you!