General requirements for book printing proofreading: 4. Sample merging and proofreading [Buke printing]

General requirements for book printing proofreading: 4. Sample merging and proofreading [Buke printing]

Sometimes, several proofs need to be produced for the layout or typesetting files, and sent to proofreaders, editors, and authors. However, only one proof can be returned to the printing factory for proofreading. This requires completely transcribing the changes made by the editors, authors, or external proofreaders onto the proof that needs to be proofread. This is called sample merging work.

Proofreading is an important part of proofreading work. After returning the red samples of each batch to the printing factory for correction, a proof will be made and sent to the publishing department for proofreading along with the red samples.

Before the next proofreading, it is necessary to check the proof against the red sample of the previous proofreading to see if there are any omissions, errors, or missing words when the printing factory made changes to the sample. This job is essential for ensuring the quality of proofreading.

General requirements for book printing proofreading: 4. Sample merging and proofreading [Buke printing]