What’s Not To Like?

Among the key influencers driving the implementation of monitor-based soft proofing and online collaboration, reduced costs and shorter time to market are twin forces to be reckoned with. Decreasing the number of hard copy proofs that are produced and shared among multiple stakeholders in different locations simultaneously yields savings in the form of shipping costs, faster customer signoffs, and potentially significant reductions in chemistry, materials, power, and other elements of the hardcopy proofing process. For these and other compelling reasons, the choice of a monitor-based proofing solution can be a smart decision for both vendors and clients. Says Larry Moore, applications support manager for EskoArtwork, “Shipping and consumables costs of $20 to $200 might not seem too expensive, but when you consider the need to deliver three or four iterations per project, the costs can add up quickly over a year’s worth of projects for a given customer.