Good quality printed proofs and manuscripts are ideal for assessing and reviewing final artwork and designs, to a near professional print quality. We offer a short-run colour laser printing service and our maximum print size is A3 borderless on SRA3. We can print using specific colour profiles and can print on different types of paper (see the table below).
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We offer
- A3 colour laser prints and smaller, and double-sided.
- Printed using a specific colour profile like SWOP, FOGRA29, FOGRA39, GRACoL.
- Manuscript, document and publication proof printing (typically on flat sheets and unbound).
- Accurate high-quality proofs.
- Proofs available as a reference for printers and manufacturers.
- Prints and proofs on archival quality paper.
Below are a few examples of options in this area.

Our printer, an Xerox VersaLink C7000/DN (double-sided colour laser A3).

Name and weights (g/m²) | Colour | Finish | Documents recommended for |
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Munken Pure Smooth (80, 90, 100, 120, 130, 150, 170, 200, 240) |
Light cream | Uncoated | All |
Munken Pure Rough (90, 100, 120, 150, 170) |
Light cream | Uncoated | All |
Munken Lynx Smooth (70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 130, 150, 170, 200, 240) |
Off-white | Uncoated | All |
Munken Lynx Rough (90, 100, 120, 150, 170) |
Off-white | Uncoated | All |
Munken Kristal Smooth (90, 100, 120, 150, 170, 200, 240) |
High bright white | Uncoated | Image-led with little or no text |
Munken Kristal Rough (90, 100, 120, 150, 170) |
High bright white | Uncoated | Image-led with little or no text |
Xerox Recycled (80) |
High bright white | Uncoated | When paper type is not important (100% post‑consumer waste and no de‑ink bleaching) |
HP Everyday (75) |
High bright white | Uncoated | When paper type is not important |
Other paper is available to order-in from GF Smith.
3 results of printing, proofs and manuscript printing by us
1 Near offset lithographic print quality to check for errors before final printing.
2 Reduce the time in-office needed to make proofs.
3 Check, edit and correct artwork for an improved end‑quality product.
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