Proofs

Print a proof with your own desktop printer to show the colour, tone, highlight and shadow detail you wish to see in your final print.

At Dragonfly Imaging & Printing, we try to match your proof as closely as possible. Different media and ink may alter colour balance, gamut, d-max and saturation.

Consistency and satisfaction are ensured by having us print an approval proof from your file on the media you choose. There is an extra charge for proofs.

Supported Media

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
Internet File Transfer
FTP is an easy, reliable and secure way to upload your large image files to us.

File and Proof Preparation

The following recommendations should be followed to ensure a sharp, consistent print when you supply us with a print-ready file and proof.

Resolution

The image file should be 180, 240, 300, or 360 pixels per inch (ppi) at the final print size.
If you have a lot of fine detail in the image, 360 ppi is always recommended.
Smaller prints are generally viewed at a closer distance than larger prints and should have a higher resolution.
Images with a print size less than 16" x 20" should have a resolution of 360 ppi or 300 ppi.
Images with a print size between 16" x 20" and 30" x 40" may have a resolution of 300 ppi or 240 ppi.
Images with a final print size larger than 30" x 40" may have a resolution of 240 ppi or 180 ppi.

File Formats

TIFF or Photoshop files are preferred. First-generation jpgs are acceptable. We accept most publishing files such as Illustrator, Quark and PDF.

The images should be tagged with your working colour space. We recommend "Adobe RGB (1998)" for colour and "Gray Gamma 2.2" for gray-scale.

RGB is preferred, although CMYK is acceptable.