Graphic Design · Advanced level

Advanced level · Module 4: Print Production and Colour Management · Lesson 3 of 4

Working with Printers and Proofs

Manage print jobs smoothly with suppliers.

In this lesson you will

  • Request quotes and specify jobs
  • Check proofs and press runs

Key concepts

specificationsquotesproofspress checks

The lesson

Specify jobs fully: size, quantity, paper, colours, finishing, delivery date.

Check proofs carefully for content, colour, trimming and folding; approve in writing.

Attend press checks for important jobs to approve colour on the press.

Step by step

  1. Write a print specification.
  2. Request quotes.
  3. Check a proof with a checklist.
  4. Record approval.

Practice activity

Manage the capstone print job with a printer.

Expected result: A completed job with specifications, proof approval and records.

Check your understanding

  1. What should a print specification include?

    Show answer

    Size, quantity, paper, colours, finishing and delivery date.

  2. What should be checked on a proof?

    Show answer

    Content, colour, trimming and folding.

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