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title: "What happens after I approve a proof-does production start immediately or do I need to approve everything?"
description: "Approving one item does not start production on its own. Every item in the order has to be approved together before any of it moves to press. All items mus"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What happens after I approve a proof-does production start immediately or do I need to approve everything?

Approving one item does not start production on its own. Every item in the order has to be approved together before any of it moves to press. All items mus

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