Proof Approval- Yes, It's Required
We cannot send any job to press without your approval of the proof. This is for your protection as well as ours. As electronic files are transferred over the internet, they can become corrupted, fonts substituted, images swapped. We don't want you to receive any surprises when you receive your final printed product, so please take the time to thoroughly inspect the proof before you give your approval. Please, don't hesitate to contact us with any questions!
You should receive your online proof within two business days after we receive your electronic files. (If you are paying by check, we will not post a proof until we receive payment of the initial $39 processing fee.)
- Hard copy mock-ups and hard copy proofs will be overnighted via Next Day Air generally the same day we post your online proof.
- When your online proof is ready, we will email you a link to the proofing page. We will also try to reach you by phone. In addition to the email link, proofs can be accessed through the Order Status page.
There are two versions of your proof on the proofing page:
- Proof PDF or JPG Image: A low-resolution version of your file at final trim size, down-sampled for shorter download times. Includes fold line indicators when appropriate. Recommended for dial-up connections.
- Press-Ready PDF: This is the full-resolution file which will be used to create your plates. Includes .125" bleed margins, order number and printer's marks which will not appear in the finished trimmed piece.
- Your text may falsely appear jagged in the full-size (zoomed out) PDF. The inability to accurately preview
vector text is a known weakness of Adobe Acrobat.
- Select the magnification tool and zoom in to the text. It should now preview clear and crisp; this is how it will
print. If it still appears jagged when zoomed in, contact us.
