---
type: help
title: "Why did my colors print differently than the proof I approved?"
description: "Color can shift on press even after you approve a proof, most often because of the heat used to cure ink during printing. Designs with heavy ink coverage n"
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tags: ["Files & Artwork", "help"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Why did my colors print differently than the proof I approved?

Color can shift on press even after you approve a proof, most often because of the heat used to cure ink during printing. Designs with heavy ink coverage n

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