printer's proof
Pre-publication draft copy
A printer's proof is a test impression of printed material, made for review before the final production run.
It allows authors, editors, or clients to catch errors and request corrections.
In publishing, proofs go through stages—galley proofs, page proofs—each closer to the finished product.
The author marked up the printer's proof with corrections.
- registration marksPrinting alignment guides
- proofreadingChecking text for mistakes
- red penWriting tool for edits
- paper stockPrinting substrate grades
- typographyArranging letters for display
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printer's prooffirst edition
Original published version
final version · press run · definitive edition · finished product · standard edition
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