# Proofing.de

> The portal for colour binding proofs, colour proofs, digital proofs, online proofs. Compact knowledge on colour management, graphics, measuring technology & more.

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## Pages

- [Free consultation appointment](https://proofing.de/consultation-appointment/)
- [Test](https://proofing.de/test/)
- [Lexikon](https://proofing.de/lexikon/)
- [Proof Links](https://proofing.de/proof-links/)
- [Order Proofs worldwide](https://proofing.de/proof-bestellen/)
- [Current Proof Standards [current_date format=Y]](https://proofing.de/proof-profile/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://proofing.de/faq/)
- [Proof KnowHow](https://proofing.de/beispiel-seite/)

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## Posts

- [Fogra Colour Management Symposium 2026 in Munich from 24 to 26 February](https://proofing.de/fogra-colour-management-symposium-2026-in-munich-from-24-to-26-february/)
- [New feature: Orders & individual items can now be reordered with a single click](https://proofing.de/new-feature-orders-individual-items-can-now-be-reordered-with-a-single-click/)
- [Incorrect grayscale display in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign](https://proofing.de/incorrect-greyscale-display-in-adobe-photoshop-and-indesign/)
- [X-Rite i1Profiler no longer supports i1Pro2 and i1iO 2](https://proofing.de/x-rite-i1profiler-no-longer-supports-i1pro2-and-i1display/)
- [Proof GmbH 2025 once again Fogra and Fogra “Spot Cert” certified](https://proofing.de/proof-gmbh-2025-once-again-fogra-and-fogra-spot-cert-certified/)
- [New certified proof papers at proof.de](https://proofing.de/new-certified-proof-papers-at-proof-de/)
- [Proofs with Digimarc EAN codes and verification](https://proofing.de/proofs-with-digimarc-ean-codes-and-verification/)
- [RGB colour spaces explained](https://proofing.de/rgb-colour-spaces-explained/)
- [PANTONE surveys users online about product and service direction](https://proofing.de/pantone-survey-questions/)
- [Precise proofing of tonal values of spot colours](https://proofing.de/precise-proofing-of-the-tonal-values-of-spot-colours/)
- [New iPhone colour measuring devices: xade nano+ in test](https://proofing.de/new-iphone-colour-measuring-devices-xade-nano-in-test/)
- [New edition of ISOCoatedV2 in M1 in sight?](https://proofing.de/new-edition-of-isocoatedv2-in-m1-in-sight/)
- [Colour deviations in 2023 PANTONE Color Bridge Guides](https://proofing.de/colour-deviations-in-2023-pantone-color-bridge-guides/)
- [New PANTONE Formula Guides with incorrect ink formulations](https://proofing.de/new-pantone-fans-with-incorrect-ink-formulations/)
- [MYIRO-9: New Spectrophotometer from KonicaMinolta in action](https://proofing.de/myiro-9-new-spectrophotometer-from-konicaminolta-in-action/)
- [Proof.de is featured twice in the "Fogra Aktuell" magazine](https://proofing.de/proof-de-is-featured-twice-in-the-fogra-aktuell-magazine/)
- ["Digital First" often means "Colour Problems Second!"](https://proofing.de/digital-first-often-means-colour-problems-second/)
- [We passed the first proof certification for the 7C proof under FOGRA55](https://proofing.de/we-passed-the-first-proof-certification-for-the-7c-proof-under-fogra55/)
- [Fogra60 proofs for metal decor printing available](https://proofing.de/proofs-for-metal-decor-printing-fogra60-available/)
- [Cross-media colour management really works](https://proofing.de/cross-media-colour-management-really-works/)
- [Proof.de: New video online](https://proofing.de/proof-de-new-video-online/)
- [Current Proof Standards [current_date format=Y]](https://proofing.de/current-proof-standards/)
- [Proof GmbH 2021 Certified Again by Fogra with Fogra "Spot cert"](https://proofing.de/proof-gmbh-2021-again-fogra-certified-with-fogra-spot-certificate/)
- [PANTONE Find a Color No Longer Available Without Registration](https://proofing.de/pantone-find-a-color-no-longer-available-without-registration/)
- [Adobe Software Without PANTONE Colours](https://proofing.de/adobe-software-without-pantone-colours/)
- [PDF 2.0 and PDF/X-6 - The New PDF Standards](https://proofing.de/pdf-2-0-and-pdf-x-6-the-new-pdf-standards/)
- [Sphere Head Spectrophotometers and Specular Component explained](https://proofing.de/sphere-head-spectrophotometers-and-specular-component-explained/)
- [Proof.de parcel labels: Now paper instead of plastic](https://proofing.de/proof-de-parcel-labels-now-paper-instead-of-plastic/)
- [Proof.de / Proof GmbH is a Member of Fogra](https://proofing.de/proof-de-proof-gmbh-is-a-member-of-fogra/)
- [New at Proof.de: The EPSON SureColor SC-P9500 Spectro](https://proofing.de/new-at-proof-de-the-epson-surecolor-sc-p9500-spectro/)
- [Proof GmbH 2020 once again Fogra and Fogra "Spot Cert" certified](https://proofing.de/proof-gmbh-2020-once-again-fogra-and-fogra-spot-cert-certified/)
- [Publication of Fogra 56/57 for Glossy and Matte Film Lamination of PSOCoatedV3 Prints](https://proofing.de/publication-of-fogra-56-57-for-glossy-and-matte-film-lamination-of-psocoatedv3-prints/)
- [PANTONE Metallics and Premium Metallics combined in one fan](https://proofing.de/pantone-combines-metallics-and-premium-metallics-fans/)
- [Barcode Check: New in ISO 15416:2016](https://proofing.de/barcode-check-new-in-iso-154162016/)
- [eciCMYK_v2 / Fogra 59 Available for Proof](https://proofing.de/ecicmyk_v2-fogra-59-available-for-proof/)
- [Proof.de Support Chat Software updated](https://proofing.de/proof-de-support-chat-software-updated/)
- [DeviceLink PDF Colour Conversions for Ads](https://proofing.de/device-link-pdf-colour-conversions-for-ads/)
- [Gamut map: The colour tool for cross-media design](https://proofing.de/gamut-map-the-colour-tool-for-cross-media-design/)
- [Proof cheap. What does that mean?](https://proofing.de/proof-cheap-what-does-that-mean/)
- [Look back: Fogra Color Management Symposium 2020](https://proofing.de/look-back-fogra-color-management-symposium-2020/)
- [Update of shop.proof.de successfully completed](https://proofing.de/update-of-shop-proof-de-successfully-completed/)
- [EAN / GTIN test e.g. for ALDI 3B verification according to ISO/IEC 15416, ISO/IEC 15420](https://proofing.de/ean-gtin-test-e-g-for-aldi-3b-verification-according-to-iso-iec-15416-iso-iec-15420/)
- [Epson launches new generation of proof printers SureColor SC-P9500](https://proofing.de/epson-launches-new-generation-of-proof-printers-surecolor-sc-p9500/)
- [Proof GmbH is now four times Fogra and Fogra "Spot cert" certified](https://proofing.de/proof-gmbh-is-now-four-times-fogra-and-fogra-spot-cert-certified/)
- [Good times: The general meeting 2019 of freieFarbe e.V. in Switzerland](https://proofing.de/good-times-the-general-meeting-2019-of-freiefarbe-e-v-in-switzerland/)
- [Convert PANTONE colours optimally into CMYK. Practical aspects to the new old discussion.](https://proofing.de/convert-pantone-colors-optimally-into-cmyk-practical-aspects-to-the-new-old-discussion/)
- [Paper white from Arctic Paper, Surbalin from Peyer and more added](https://proofing.de/paper-white-from-arctic-paper-surbalin-from-peyer-and-more-added/)
- [How to match the production paper, proof standard and the proof precision of spot colours](https://proofing.de/how-to-match-the-production-paper-proof-standard-and-the-proof-precision-of-spot-colours/)
- [Which proof profile for corrugated plastic posters and election posters?](https://proofing.de/which-proof-profile-for-corrugated-plastic-posters-and-election-posters/)
- [eciCMYK profile available for proofing](https://proofing.de/ecicmyk-profile-available-for-proofing/)
- [PANTONE and HKS colour deviations in proofing updated](https://proofing.de/pantone-and-hks-color-deviations-in-proofing-updated/)
- [Paper white of many paper manufacturers and online printers measured](https://proofing.de/paper-white-of-many-paper-manufacturers-and-online-printers-measured/)
- [free colour: CIELAB HLC Colour Atlas XL published and can be ordered at proof.de](https://proofing.de/free-colour-cielab-hlc-colour-atlas-xl-published-and-can-be-ordered-at-proof-de/)
- [Proofs for recycled paper. Is that possible?](https://proofing.de/proofing-recycled-paper-is-that-possible/)
- [DIN SPEC 16699 "Open colour communication" published](https://proofing.de/din-spec-16699-open-colour-communication-published/)
- [Why is the embedding of RGB profiles so important?](https://proofing.de/why-is-the-embedding-of-rgb-profiles-so-important/)
- [How CMYK and RGB profiles are handled in proofing](https://proofing.de/how-cmyk-and-rgb-profiles-are-handled-in-proofing/)
- [Adobe Color Picker 2019: Decimal places possible in InDesign and Illustrator](https://proofing.de/adobe-color-picker-2019-decimal-places-possible-in-indesign-and-illustrator/)
- [freieFarbe e.V. - Review of the General Meeting and Preview](https://proofing.de/freiefarbe-e-v-review-of-the-general-meeting-and-preview/)
- [First online printers switch to PSOCoatedV3 and PSOUncoatedV3](https://proofing.de/first-online-printers-switch-to-psocoatedv3-and-psouncoatedv3/)
- [Proofing with individual ICC profiles](https://proofing.de/proofing-with-individual-icc-profiles/)
- [DIN SPEC 16699 "Open colour communication" shortly before publication](https://proofing.de/din-spec-16699-open-colour-communication-shortly-before-approval/)
- [Update of the shop of Proof.de also with regard to the GDPR](https://proofing.de/update-of-the-shop-of-proof-de-also-with-regard-to-the-gdpr/)
- [DIN SPEC Business Plan "Open Colour Communication" published](https://proofing.de/din-spec-business-plan-open-colour-communication-published/)
- [CIELAB HLC Colour Atlas available in the Proof.de Shop](https://proofing.de/cielab-hlc-colour-atlas-available-in-the-proof-de-shop/)
- [Fogra 54 - PSO SC-B Paper v3 - published and available for proofing](https://proofing.de/fogra-54-pso-sc-b-paper-v3-published-and-available-for-proof/)
- [Two years after publication: Large printing companies switch to Fogra 51 and 52](https://proofing.de/two-years-after-publication-large-printing-companies-switch-to-fogra-51-and-52/)
- [Proof GmbH is a partner of FreieFarbe e. V.](https://proofing.de/proof-gmbh-is-a-partner-of-freiefarbe-e-v/)
- [Proof. de offers proofs according to the latest tolerance criteria of ISO 12647-7:2016](https://proofing.de/proof-de-offers-proofs-according-to-the-latest-tolerance-criteria-of-iso-12647-72016/)
- [Colour deviations from PANTONE EXTENDED GAMUT Coated in the proof in Delta-E (∆E)](https://proofing.de/colour-deviations-from-pantone-extended-gamut-coated-in-the-proof-in-delta-e-%e2%88%86e/)
- [PANTONE expands with 112 new colour shades in the Plus Series](https://proofing.de/pantone-expands-with-112-new-colour-shades-in-the-plus-series/)
- [ISONewspaper 26v5 - WAN-IFRAnewspaper26v5 Proof Profile available](https://proofing.de/isonewspaper-26v5-wan-ifranewspaper26v5-proof-profil-available/)
- [IDEAlliance launches new V2 ICC Profiles](https://proofing.de/idealliance-launches-new-v2-icc-profiles/)
- [Fogra 51/52: Profiles and Characterisation Data Online at Fogra and ECI](https://proofing.de/fogra-51-52-profiles-and-characterisation-data-online-at-fogra-and-eci/)
- [Proof GmbH: First Fogra 51 and Fogra 52 certified company worldwide](https://proofing.de/proof-gmbh-first-fogra-51-and-fogra-52-certified-company-worldwide/)
- [Fogra 51 and 52: The new printing conditions start in September 2015](https://proofing.de/fogra-51-and-52-the-new-printing-conditions-start-in-september-2015/)
- [New SWOP and GRACoL 2013 Profiles available for proofing](https://proofing.de/new-swop-und-gracol-2013-profiles-for-proofing-available/)
- [Heaven 42 proofs on proof paper with optical brighteners](https://proofing.de/heaven-42-proofs-on-proof-paper-with-optical-brighteners/)
- [Fogra 51 and Fogra 52 Beta Proofs available](https://proofing.de/fogra-51-and-fogra-52-beta-proofs-available/)
- [New Proof papers for Fogra51 and Fogra52 in use](https://proofing.de/new-proof-papers-for-fogra51-and-fogra52-in-use/)
- [Proof.de Introduced new measuring technology: X-Rite SpectroProofer ILS30](https://proofing.de/proof-de-introduced-new-measuring-technology-x-rite-spectroproofer-ils30/)
- [Proof.de updated its proofing Software to Fiery XF 6.1](https://proofing.de/proof-de-updated-its-proofing-software-to-fiery-xf-6-1/)
- [The 10 best colour websites to inspire designers](https://proofing.de/the-10-best-colour-websites-to-inspire-designers/)
- [Even more safety: shop.proof.de now with strong SSL encryption](https://proofing.de/even-more-safety-shop-proof-de-now-with-strong-ssl-encryption/)
- [How accurate can PANTONE colours be reproduced in proofing?](https://proofing.de/how-accurate-can-pantone-colors-be-reproduced-in-proofing/)
- [Affordable Proof Shipping, now worldwide.](https://proofing.de/affordable-proof-shipping-worldwide/)
- [Fogra Fogra 51 and 52: No Start in sight.](https://proofing.de/fogra-51-and-fogra-52-no-start-in-sight/)
- [Is it possible to proof on special paper such as production paper?](https://proofing.de/is-a-proof-possible-on-special-paper-such-as-publication-paper/)
- [Reproduction of anaglyph images and line drawings](https://proofing.de/reproduction-of-anaglyph-images-and-line-drawings/)
- [New packaging at Proof.de](https://proofing.de/new-packaging-at-proof-de/)
- [Proof GmbH: Fogra certified for ISOcoatedv2 (Fogra 39) and PSOUncoated (Fogra 47)](https://proofing.de/proof-gmbh-fogra-certified-for-isocoatedv2-fogra39-and-psouncoated-fogra47-proofing/)
- [PaC.Space Proofs in the shop: New Proof Profile for packaging gravure printing](https://proofing.de/pac-space-proofs-in-the-shop-new-proof-profile-for-packaging-gravure-printing/)
- [Colour deviation of Pantone metallics and Pantone Premium Metallics colours in proofing in Delta-E (∆E)](https://proofing.de/color-deviation-of-pantone-metallics-and-pantone-premium-metallics-color-in-proofing-in-delta-e-%e2%88%86e/)
- [PANTONE Premium Metallics or PANTONE Matching System Metallics?](https://proofing.de/pantone-premium-metallics-or-pantone-matching-system-metallics-2/)
- [The names of the 84 new PANTONE Colours 2014](https://proofing.de/the-names-of-the-84-new-pantone-colors-2014/)
- [PDF X/4 data - who calculates? InDesign or the RIP?](https://proofing.de/pdf-x-4-data-who-calculates-indesign-or-the-rip/)
- [Pantone Colour Chaos 2014: 84 new Pantone Plus colours annoy Pantone users](https://proofing.de/pantone-color-chaos-2014-84-new-pantone-plus-color-pantone-annoys-users/)
- [Ten points that you should always keep in mind when proofing.](https://proofing.de/ten-points-that-you-should-always-keep-in-mind-when-proofing/)
- [Colour differences of Pantone Solid Coated and Pantone Solid Uncoated colours in proofing in Delta-E (∆E)](https://proofing.de/color-differences-of-pantone-solid-coated-and-pantone-solid-uncoated-colors-in-proofing-in-delta-e-%e2%88%86e/)
- [Pantone Plus vs. Pantone: Colours, fans and problems.](https://proofing.de/pantone-plus-vs-pantone-colours-fans-and-problems/)
- [Heatset and coldset? What's the difference?](https://proofing.de/heatset-and-coldset-whats-the-difference/)

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## Lexicon

- [PANTONE Problem Consulting](https://proofing.de/lexicon/pantone-problem-consulting/)
- [Printing form](https://proofing.de/lexicon/printing-plate/)
- [Printing plate](https://proofing.de/lexicon/printing-plate-2/)
- [Impression Cylinder](https://proofing.de/lexicon/impression-cylinder/)
- [Scale colours](https://proofing.de/lexicon/scale-colours/)
- [percabsolute](https://proofing.de/lexicon/percabsolute/)
- [IDEAlliance](https://proofing.de/lexicon/idealliance/)
- [Scheufelen](https://proofing.de/lexicon/scheufelen/)
- [Sun Chemical](https://proofing.de/lexicon/sun-chemical/)
- [Fluorescence](https://proofing.de/lexicon/fluorescence/)
- [High Speed Inkjet](https://proofing.de/lexicon/high-speed-inkjet/)
- [Kraft liner paper](https://proofing.de/lexicon/kraft-liner-paper/)
- [Kraft paper](https://proofing.de/lexicon/kraft-paper/)
- [Examination board](https://proofing.de/lexicon/examination-board/)
- [VDP](https://proofing.de/lexicon/vdp/)
- [Photoshop Softproof](https://proofing.de/lexicon/photoshop-softproof/)
- [Gloss](https://proofing.de/lexicon/gloss/)
- [ISO 3664:2009](https://proofing.de/lexicon/iso-36642009/)
- [Lacunasolutions](https://proofing.de/lexicon/lacunasolutions/)
- [LED](https://proofing.de/lexicon/led/)
- [Standard light Retrofit LED](https://proofing.de/lexicon/standard-light-retrofit-led/)
- [Colour vision](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-vision/)
- [Appearance](https://proofing.de/lexicon/appearance/)
- [Brightener](https://proofing.de/lexicon/brightener/)
- [SCTV](https://proofing.de/lexicon/sctv/)
- [TVI](https://proofing.de/lexicon/tvi/)
- [Colour spectrum](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-spectrum/)
- [Flexo printing](https://proofing.de/lexicon/flexo-printing/)
- [Hybrid screening](https://proofing.de/lexicon/hybrid-screening/)
- [Ink Saver](https://proofing.de/lexicon/ink-saver/)
- [Media wedge](https://proofing.de/lexicon/media-wedge/)
- [opaque](https://proofing.de/lexicon/opaque/)
- [Opacity](https://proofing.de/lexicon/opacity/)
- [OPP](https://proofing.de/lexicon/opp/)
- [perceptual](https://proofing.de/lexicon/perceptual/)
- [CRI](https://proofing.de/lexicon/cri/)
- [DeviceLink](https://proofing.de/lexicon/devicelink/)
- [XYZ](https://proofing.de/lexicon/xyz/)
- [Colour application](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-application/)
- [Pantone Matching System](https://proofing.de/lexicon/pantone-matching-system/)
- [PANTONE Plus Series](https://proofing.de/lexicon/pantone-plus-series/)
- [Rotogravure](https://proofing.de/lexicon/rotogravure/)
- [Saturation](https://proofing.de/lexicon/saturation/)
- [Gravure Printing](https://proofing.de/lexicon/gravure-printing/)
- [Rendering intent](https://proofing.de/lexicon/rendering-intent/)
- [Absolute colorimetric](https://proofing.de/lexicon/absolute-colorimetric/)
- [Relative colorimetric](https://proofing.de/lexicon/relative-colorimetric/)
- [Corporate design](https://proofing.de/lexicon/corporate-design/)
- [Corporate identity](https://proofing.de/lexicon/corporate-identity/)
- [Colour model](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-model/)
- [Colour system](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-system/)
- [Colour space](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-space/)
- [Grey balance](https://proofing.de/lexicon/grey-balance/)
- [Colour separation](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-separation/)
- [Gamut mapping](https://proofing.de/lexicon/gamut-mapping/)
- [Chromo paper](https://proofing.de/lexicon/chromo-paper/)
- [Colorimetry](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colorimetry/)
- [Colour scale](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-scale/)
- [Linen tester](https://proofing.de/lexicon/linen-tester/)
- [Picture printing paper](https://proofing.de/lexicon/picture-printing-paper/)
- [Process colours](https://proofing.de/lexicon/process-colours/)
- [PSR](https://proofing.de/lexicon/psr/)
- [Dot gain](https://proofing.de/lexicon/dot-gain/)
- [Tonal Value Increase](https://proofing.de/lexicon/tonal-value-increase/)
- [Spectral photometer](https://proofing.de/lexicon/spectral-photometer/)
- [Water-repellent](https://proofing.de/lexicon/water-repellent/)
- [Water-absorbent](https://proofing.de/lexicon/water-absorbent/)
- [Abrasion resistance](https://proofing.de/lexicon/abrasion-resistance/)
- [Crop marks](https://proofing.de/lexicon/crop-marks/)
- [Colorimeter](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colorimeter/)
- [Colour distance](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-distance/)
- [Colour measurement](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-measurement/)
- [Colour mode](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-mode/)
- [Colour location](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-location/)
- [Colour profile](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-profile/)
- [Colour cast](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-cast/)
- [Colour temperature](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-temperature/)
- [Colour depth](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-depth/)
- [Colour gamut](https://proofing.de/lexicon/colour-range/)
- [Gradient](https://proofing.de/lexicon/gradient/)
- [FM screen](https://proofing.de/lexicon/fm-screen/)
- [Film lamination](https://proofing.de/lexicon/foil-lamination/)
- [Crop](https://proofing.de/lexicon/crop/)
- [Spectrophotometer](https://proofing.de/lexicon/spectrophotometer/)
- [Design grid](https://proofing.de/lexicon/design-grid/)
- [Baseline grid](https://proofing.de/lexicon/baseline-grid/)
- [HSB](https://proofing.de/lexicon/hsb/)
- [Hydrophilic](https://proofing.de/lexicon/hydrophilic/)
- [Hydrophobic](https://proofing.de/lexicon/hydrophobic/)
- [ICC](https://proofing.de/lexicon/icc/)
- [IT8 Control Chart](https://proofing.de/lexicon/it8-control-chart/)
- [Transparent](https://proofing.de/lexicon/transparent/)
- [LWC paper](https://proofing.de/lexicon/lwc-paper/)
- [Monitor calibration](https://proofing.de/lexicon/monitor-calibration/)
- [Uncoated paper](https://proofing.de/lexicon/uncoated-paper/)
- [Offset](https://proofing.de/lexicon/offset/)
- [Chromo board](https://proofing.de/lexicon/chromo-board/)
- [proof](https://proofing.de/lexicon/proof-2/)
- [Proof cheap](https://proofing.de/lexicon/proof-cheap/)
- [Moiré](https://proofing.de/lexicon/moire/)
- [Calendered paper](https://proofing.de/lexicon/calendered-paper/)

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