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Nadia Petrov, 4OVER4 customer education voice (illustration)
Nadia Petrov Customer Education Lead at 4OVER4.COM

Nadia is our customer education voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.

Question

Can I request a hardcopy proof before my bulk order is produced?

Answer

Yes. You can request a hardcopy (HC) proof before a bulk run is sent to production, so you get a physical sample in hand and can sign off on the real printed piece before committing the full quantity.

  • Ask for the hardcopy proof when you place the order, and note any timeline you need (for example, next-day).
  • The proof is printed and shipped to the address you provide for review.
  • Nothing goes to full production until you approve the sample.
  • Building the proof step in adds a little time up front, so plan for it if you have a firm in-hands date.

Choose the hard copy proof option at checkout: $75 on most products, with UPS 1 day shipping included, or $150 for multi-page books or die-cut to shape. You approve the free online proof first, and the hard copy prints 1 to 2 business days later on your selected stock with your chosen finishes, so you can judge color and material. Sign and return it to release the full run. 3D lenticular products offer only the online proof.

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