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
What is a hard copy proof and when will it be sent?
Answer
A hard copy proof is a physically printed sample of your order, mailed to you for approval before the full run prints. It lets you check color and finish in your hands rather than on screen.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| Online proof | You review and accept the free online proof first. |
| Hard copy ships | The printed sample is produced within 1 to 2 business days and sent by UPS Next Day Air. |
| Your approval | The full order proceeds after you approve the physical sample. |
The hard copy proof is a paid option you pick at checkout: $75 on most products, or $150 for multi-page books or die-cut shapes, printed on the real stock. Sign it and return it to 4OVER4 before production starts. 3D lenticular products offer only the online proof.
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