Automated pre-press artwork verification
ProofCheck
ProofCheck is pre-press verification software for packaging manufacturers and brand owners. Instead of relying on manual proofreading, it automatically checks artwork for text accuracy, colour consistency, barcode validity, and regulatory copy compliance before a plate is ever made.
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Pre-plate
errors caught before plates are made
The problem it solves
Manual, disconnected workflows cost the packaging industry time and money.
Packaging artwork is verified by people before it goes to print — a slow, error-prone process. A wrong barcode, incorrect regulatory text, or a colour mismatch caught after the plates are made means costly reprints, delayed launches, and compliance failures that hurt shelf presence.
What it does
ProofCheck runs the verification pipeline that a careful prepress team would run — automatically. It reads the artwork, checks it against the brief and regulatory rules, and flags what needs human attention before production, so errors are caught pre-plate rather than post-print.
Text accuracy checking
Verifies every copy element against the approved brief — quantities, allergens, claims, and legal text — catching changed or missing words human proofreaders miss.
Colour consistency checks
Flags colour mismatch between the artwork and approved brand specs, including spot-colour issues that cause expensive reprints.
Barcode & QR validity
Validates barcode and QR codes for scan integrity at retail — the most common source of packaging recalls.
Regulatory copy compliance
Checks labelling against the regulatory copy rules of each market, reducing legal-metrology and compliance risk.
Built for the industry
Specific context. Real production workflows.
Who it serves
- Label converters
- Flexible packaging
- Pharmaceutical packaging
- FMCG & food & beverage
- Folding cartons
- Pre-press service providers
Standards & compliance
- GS1
- Legal metrology
- Pharma labelling rules
Frequently asked questions
Common questions, answered straight.
How is ProofCheck different from manual proofreading?
Manual proofreading compares version B against version A and misses changes that were requested but never made. ProofCheck holds the approved brief as the reference and reconciles the artwork against it, so missing or incorrect changes are raised even when nothing visibly changed.
Does it work with our existing prepress workflow?
Yes. ProofCheck is built as a standalone verification layer that slots into your existing artwork and prepress workflow — it does not require you to rebuild how files move through your business.
Which barcode formats does ProofCheck validate?
ProofCheck validates the barcode and QR formats used in packaging — including EAN/UPC codes and GS1-compliant symbols — and flags codes that will not scan reliably at retail.
Is ProofCheck suitable for pharmaceutical packaging?
Yes. Regulatory copy compliance checking is a core capability, covering the labelling rules that pharmaceutical packaging must satisfy — braille, pharma codes, and legal text included.
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