---
type: help
title: "What is a hardcopy proof and when should I order one?"
description: "A hardcopy proof is a physical sample of your printed product that you can review before committing to a full production run, so you see exactly how the pi"
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tags: ["Files & Artwork", "help"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What is a hardcopy proof and when should I order one?

A hardcopy proof is a physical sample of your printed product that you can review before committing to a full production run, so you see exactly how the pi

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