Commercial Print Proof Approval Checklist
A commercial print proof checklist covering final copy, trim, bleed, color, page order, stock, finishing, variable data, and the approved revision.
Commercial printing often looks simple right up until a wrong size, page order, fold, color or mailing field becomes a full rerun.
What the customer should verify
- Final copy and spelling
- Finished size and orientation
- Bleed, trim and safe area
- Page count and page order
- Color mode, spot colors and brand colors
- Image / logo quality suitable for production
- Paper or substrate selection
- Finishing: fold, score, bind, laminate, coating or die-cut
- Variable data / mailing details where applicable
- The exact revision being approved
Final approval checkpoint
The customer should be approving the exact revision shown. If artwork, copy, dimensions, material, personalization or another production detail changes afterward, create a new revision and collect fresh approval rather than relying on the earlier sign-off.
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