Nadia Petrov, 4OVER4 customer education voice (illustration)
Nadia Petrov Customer Education Lead at 4OVER4.COM

Nadia is our customer education voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.

Question

How do special characteristics appear on the proof? (ex: transparency or kraft paper).

Answer

An online proof is a flat digital preview, so certain physical stock characteristics will not show up the way they look in your hands.

  • Transparency: clear or frosted stocks appear on the proof as a normal opaque background. The see-through effect only shows on the printed piece.
  • Kraft paper: the brown kraft tone and texture are not simulated on screen, so colors will look different once printed on kraft.
  • Specialty finishes: effects like foil, spot gloss, or textured stocks are shown by placement marks, not a true render of the finish.
  • What the proof does confirm: your layout, text, trim edges, and that nothing is missing.

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