JOHN KLINK

Prepress Proofs

Production Art

Press-ready packaging proofs, each annotated with the color, registration, trapping, and setup details that make a job run clean.

Color Gauges

Swatch squares on the flaps let the pressman confirm every ink is running at the right density.

Registration

Target marks at the corners show whether the plates are lining up across the whole run.

Trapping

Slight overlaps between touching colors prevent white gaps if the board shifts on press.

Machine Setup

Lead edge, die lines, and panel orientation are all marked so the press and die setup match the proof.

Proof 01

ViBE Twisted Sips — Peach

Type
Shipper Carton
Board
Corrugated, single wall
Colors
PMS peach/coral flood + PMS yellow, white knockout
Press
Flexo post-print, 2 color

Color

Full-coverage coral flood checked against a draw-down; the yellow flap panels are a separate spot plate so the two inks never share a plate.

Registration

White type knocks out of a solid flood, so plate-to-plate registration is critical on the large VIBE logo and the 12% roundel.

Trapping

Yellow meets coral on the flap folds. A small overlap trap keeps a white gap from opening if the sheet shifts.

Machine setup

Inverted copy on the bottom panels is intentional so the case reads correctly from either end. Score and slot lines are dashed and non-printing.

Proof 02

Soon Hari — Strawberry Soju

Type
Tray Carton, 24 count
Board
Corrugated, single wall
Colors
PMS magenta/pink, red, green, black
Press
Flexo post-print, 3 to 4 color

Lead edge

The LEAD EDGE marker shows which side enters the press first, which controls print direction and orientation of the type.

Color gauges

Small color squares on the flaps are the ink swatches pressmen read to confirm each plate is running.

Registration

Registration targets at the flap corners let the operator align the plates and check for drift down the run.

Compliance

Corrugated Recycles mark, box certificate, and Imported banners are placed to the supplier spec and checked against the legal copy.

Proof 03

William Hill — Sauvignon Blanc

Type
12 x 750mL Wine Shipper
Board
Corrugated, single wall (white outer liner)
Colors
Metallic-look tan + black
Press
Flexo post-print, 2 color

Color

Tan hills illustration is a fine line-art screen. Halftone dot size and ink density are held so detail does not fill in on corrugated.

Registration

Thin serif type over the tan artwork needs tight register to avoid blur on the logo lockup.

Codes

Data-matrix codes and the 1 inch color-swatch registration marks are placed in the flap area for scanner and press checks.

Machine setup

UP and DN die sizes (22.0 x 21.4) are noted so the die and sheet size are confirmed before the job is set up.

Proof 04

New Amsterdam — Red Berry Vodka

Type
120 x 50mL Shipper
Board
Corrugated, single wall
Colors
PMS navy blue + PMS red, white reversed
Press
Flexo post-print, 2 color

Color

Navy and red are large solids. Ink density and anilox choice are set for even laydown across the full panel with no streaking.

Trapping

Navy to red meets in a straight horizontal line. A slight overprint trap holds the edge if the sheet moves.

Registration

The skyline logo reverses out of a solid, so a 1/16 inch minimum is held on thin white lines.

Color gauges

Blue and red swatch squares with 1 inch registration targets are at the flap edges for the pressman.

Proof 05

Ménage à Trois — Northern Seduction

Type
12 x 750mL Wine Shipper
Board
Corrugated, single wall
Colors
Teal, black, gold (spot) + UPC black
Press
Flexo post-print, 3 to 4 color

Barcodes

Barcodes are kept 100% black on a clean white knockout, at the right magnification and bar width gain for scanning on corrugated.

Color

Gold foil-look is a spot ink. The forest silhouette is a dense black, so black ink limits are watched to avoid smearing.

Trapping

Gold type over teal and black gets a keep-away or trap strategy so no halo shows.

Machine setup

SEAL THIS END and glass-side-up warnings are placed on the correct panels so they land right when the case is formed.

Proof 06

Bako Sweet — Sweet Potatoes

Type
Produce Carton with Hand Holes
Board
Corrugated, single wall, wax-free
Colors
PMS green, PMS orange, tan potato tones
Press
Flexo post-print, 3 color

Die cut

Handles and vent holes are marked on the proof. Art is kept clear of them, and the potato illustration is adjusted around the circle cuts.

Color

Orange bands and tan potato tones are built from screens of the orange plate to hold plate count down.

Registration

The BAKO badge has fine white lines inside a dark green, so tight register on that plate is critical.

Machine setup

Handling copy (store at 55 to 60 degrees F) sits on the flap that is visible when stacked.

Proof 07

El Mexicano — Queso Fresco Casero

Type
2-Pack Retail Tray
Board
Folding carton / corrugated tray
Colors
PMS red + black, grey screen
Press
Flexo / litho, 2 color

Barcodes

UPC and ITF barcodes are verified for size, quiet zone, and orientation (ladder vs. picket fence) based on print direction.

Color

Red banner panels run as solids; the grey illustration is a light screen of black, kept above a minimum dot.

Compliance

Halal, GPCO, and Real California Milk logos are placed at supplier-approved sizes.

Machine setup

Die lines, glue flap, and lead edge are all shown so setup matches the die.

Proof 08

C4 Performance Energy

Type
12 Pack Can Tray
Board
Corrugated tray
Colors
PMS yellow flood + black
Press
Flexo post-print, 2 color

Color

A full yellow flood needs even density across the sheet, and a bright yellow shows any color drift immediately.

QR codes

QR codes are kept at minimum module size with a clean quiet zone and 100% black so they scan on corrugated.

Registration

Black type and tiny legal copy sit right on the yellow. Small type is kept to a single plate (black only) so register cannot cause fuzz.

Recycle panel

How2Recycle label is placed as a fixed-size vector art, not scaled below spec.

Proof 09

Blue Diamond Almonds — 50 lb

Type
Bulk Shipping Case
Board
Kraft corrugated, single wall, no white liner
Colors
PMS dark blue (one color on kraft)
Press
Flexo post-print, 1 color

Color

One blue ink on natural kraft. The kraft shade shifts the ink, so the blue is judged on the board, not on a white draw-down.

Registration

A single color means no plate-to-plate register issues, but the flap bands must line up across glued panels.

Compliance

Edge crush (ECT) 44 lbs/in box certificate, tare weight, and net weight are on the proof for the board supplier.

Machine setup

Overall case size (23 1/8 x 15 5/16 x 5 3/4) is listed to confirm the die and board grade.

Proof 10

Bloom Pop — Shirley Temple

Type
12 Pack Prebiotic Soda Tray
Board
Corrugated / SBS
Colors
Green, pink, red, white
Press
Flexo or litho, 3 to 4 color

Color

Pink panels run as a light flood with cherry reds on top. The cherry red is checked against a pink-to-red hue shift when overprinted.

Barcodes

Two UPC barcodes (retail and case) are included with check digits, with bar widths held at spec.

Trapping

Green script type over pink gets a modest trap so any shift does not leave a white edge.

Compliance

How2Recycle and trademark copy are placed at required minimum sizes.