A proof prepared in the stripping department on light-sensitive paper. Bluelines are burned similar to the way plates are, from prepared negatives, and are intended to show what the job will look like once it is on the press. Press proofs are checked against bluelines to ensure that all customer changes have been incorporated into the text being printed. Also called a Dylux.

A pre-press photographic proof made from film negatives showing color breaks in shades of blue. An industry standard for position proofing.

In offset printing, a photo print made from stripped-up negatives or positives, used as a proof to check position of image elements

in printing, a final proof from a printer made from one of the negatives, generally the yellow negative, for the customer to check before printing.

Name given to a final proof from a printer. The proof includes a “blue color” line drawn on a mechanical to indicate where the finished page will be trimmed.

A ultraviolet light sensitive paper proof that demonstrates the film image output before it is plated.

A photoprint made from stripped-up film negatives or positives that is used as a proof to check the position of page elements before printing. Also called a blueprint.

The proof sheet(s) of a books revealed in bluish ink that shows exactly how the pages or cover of a book will look when it is printed.

A blue photographic proof, made from actual printing plates, used to check positioning of images and text before a piece goes to print.

a proof made directly from the press negative onto photo-sensitive paper showing the printed piece exactly as it will appear.

a contact print of an original

a prepress photographic proof consisting of a white sheet of material printed in blue ink that shows final layout and is used when making the final check for errors prior to publication

a type of contact proof, so named because it is created by having the negative come in contact with a special type of paper

a type of paper proof or position only proof

Final proof from printer to verify graphic positioning, color breaks, pagination, and type positioning.

A printer’s proof consisting of a white sheet of material printed in blue ink that is used when checking for errors.

a non-reproducible blue image or outline usually printed photographically on paper or plastic sheeting, and used as a guide for drafting, stripping or layout. Sometimes called blind image.

A photo print made from composed negatives or positives. Is used as a proof to check the position of text and graphic elements. Bluelines have been replaced by the digital large format printer output since CTP integration.

For Gregath use, see ARC. Below is a definition from "The What Shall I Write Handbook", Corrine Russell, 1992, that is a good addition to our ARC entry:"Bluelines are page proofs. They represent your last chance to review copy looking for errors. Depending on the printing process your printer uses, bluelines may be expensive to produce, and many printers will not provide them unless you request them. If printers do provide them, they may be expensive, so ask first. Bluelines may be a good idea if you have a lot of photographs, for bluelines present your only opportunity to see photographs in place. Check them carefully. Make sure they are in the correct position, and that they are not upside down or turned backward. Because bluelines are so expensive to produce, now is the time to start editing and proofreading. Unless they are printer's errors, changes made at this point cost you dearly."

(dylux) Proofing material of stripped-up negatives used for checking before plates are made for printing

Proof using "Blue image" paper allowing multiple colors to appear in different intensities.

A proof used to check position of all image elements and copy. Traditionally, bluelines were created by exposing photo-sensitive paper to film negatives. The resulting image was, in fact, blue.

In offset printing, a final proof made from the film. The blueline is made from color separations and assembled to demonstrate exactly how the printed piece will fold. A blueline represents the final production stage for making revisions.

A print made from stripped-up negatives on special light-sensitive paper, used as a proof to check position of image elements.

Prepress photographic proof made from stripped negatives where all colours show as blue images on white paper. Because 'blueline' is a generic term for proofs made from a variety of materials having identical purposes and similar appearances, it may also be called a blackprint, blue, blueprint, brownline, brownprint, diazo, dyeline, ozalid, position proof, silverprint, Dylux.

Also called blue, or blueprint. A proof prepared by the printer that is made by exposing sensitized paper to the negative and assembled to show what the finished product will look like.

A blue photographic proof used to check position of all image elements.

Paper proofs in offset lithography in which the printing areas show in blue.

In offset lithography, a photo-print made from the negatives that will be used to make the printing plate. It serves as a final proof, folded and assembled to show how the final job will print.

A proof made from stripped-up negatives.

A proof where all colors, perforations and scorings show as blue images on white paper. Used to evaluate image and page geometry inexpensively.

Prepress, photographic proof where all colors are represented by blue image on white paper.

A pre-press print made from stripped up negatives, used as a proof to check position of image elements.

a print made from negatives on special light-sensitive paper, used as a proof before printing.

A photographic proof for checking the accuracy of layout and position before printing plates are made.

Prepress photographic proof made from stripped negatives where all colors show as shades of a single color on white paper. Also called brownline, silverprint, Dylux®.

Prepress, photographic proof where all colors show as blue image on white paper.

A blue-toned photoprint produced from film negatives which is prepared as a proof to check placement of elements of an image or portion of an image on a layout.