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title: "What are hard copy proofs and when would I need them for a custom project?"
description: "A hard copy proof is a physical printed sample mailed to you so you can judge color, finish, and layout on the actual stock before the full run prints. It"
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# What are hard copy proofs and when would I need them for a custom project?

A hard copy proof is a physical printed sample mailed to you so you can judge color, finish, and layout on the actual stock before the full run prints. It

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