Xi Yang

Abstract

The proofing market has changed dramatically in recent decades. The introduction of Soft Proofing Systems--with the ability to quickly produce proofs at each step in the color reproduction process for a lower cost than conventional proofs--has been cited as a factor in changing the economies of this market. According to a research project conducted by Print Industries Market Information and Research Organization (PRIMIR, 2005) titled Dynamics and Trends in Color Proofing 2005-2010, only 1% of the final contract proofs made by respondents were color-managed monitor proofs. This percentage was expected to increase 8% by 2010. A pertinent question as to the future of proofing is the extent to which soft proofs have replaced other proofing technologies. The purpose of this quantitative research project is to determine the current adoption level of soft proofing systems for producing final contract proofs in general commercial color lithographic printing organizations, as well as the perception of both technical and job- related factors that influence judgments and decision of soft proofs as compare to hard proofs among printing companies in the US.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Proofs (Printing)--Research; Printing industry--Forecasting; Chromolithography; Color printing--Research; Electronics in color printing--Research

Publication Date

8-1-2013

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

School of Media Sciences (CIAS)

Advisor

Myers, Bruce

Advisor/Committee Member

Sorce, Patricia

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works in December 2013. Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at Z258 .Y36 2013

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

PRNTMED-MS

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