A proof is worth little unless it’s printed on the proper media. With its long-standing experience in analog and digital proofing, ECO3 is able to offer the perfect type of media for every application. Whether you use dye or pigment inks, and whether you need premium color contract proofs or imposition proofs, you will find the perfect fit for your engine and applications. ECO3’s proofing media consist of different types and weights of proofing paper and proofing bases.
Benefits
Good color reproduction
Your proofs will accurately represent the intended colors of a design or image, reducing the risk of costly errors in print production.
FSC® certified
ECO3 proofing paper is sourced from responsibly managed forests, promoting environmental sustainability and ethical practices.
Resistant to splashes and erasure
Proofs are not always treated gently in transport or while being shuffled.
Acid-free
Acid-free paper resists deterioration over time, it does not yellow and will not become brittle.
Quick dry
The short drying time reduces the risk of smearing.
Very good contour sharpness
Intricate details and fine lines in designs are accurately represented on your proofs, enhancing their overall visual quality.
SherpaProof Base
SherpaProof instant-dry proofing base is a bright white matt paper that is optimized for pigment and Ultrachrome inks. It is resin-coated and suitable for content and color contract proofing for both commercial and packaging printing.
Supported devices
- Agfa Sherpa printers & SherpaProof systems
- Epson Stylus Pro & SureColor printers
- Other printers may deliver excellent results but have not been validated.
| SherpaProof Base SA 170G | SherpaProof Base SA 250G | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (g/m² – ISO 536) | 167 (±8) | 251 (±10) |
| Thickness (μm – ISO 534) | 179 (±8) | 265 (±12) |
| Whiteness (CIE D65/10° – ISO 11475) | 101 (±6) | 101 (±6) |
| Chromaticity (D50/2°) – M1 (L*a*B – ISO 13655) | 94.4 * 0.7 * -6.9 | 95.4 * 0.0 *-5.6 |
| OBA load (Delta B ISO 15397 / Fogra class) | 7.2 / Low | 6.1 / Low |
| Opacity (% – ISO 2471) | 94 (±2) | 98 (±3) |
Premium Paper Digital Proofing
PPDP (Premium Paper Digital Proofing) is a single-sided, matte finish paper for superior commercial, packaging and newspaper proofing. The lightweight variant is geared towards imposition proofing, while the heavier ones can also be used for content and color contract proofing.
Supported devices
- Agfa Sherpa printers and SherpaProof systems
- Epson Stylus Pro and SureColor printers
- Other printers may deliver excellent results but have not been validated.
| ApogeeProof Premium Matt 90 | ApogeeProof Premium Matt 140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (g/m² – ISO 536) | 90 (±4) | 140 (±5) |
| Thickness (μm – ISO 534) | 115 (±6) | 180 (±8) |
| Whiteness (CIE D65/10° – ISO 11475) | 107 (±3) | 153 (±6) |
| Chromaticity (D50/2°) – M1 (L*a*B – ISO 13655) | 96.7 * 2.1 * -10.0 | 93.4 * 3.0 * -12.6 |
| OBA load (Delta B ISO 15397 / Fogra class) | 23 / High | 19.4 / High |
| Opacity (% – ISO 2471) | 91 (±3) | 98 (±3) |
