If you're placing a large order, for example 10 or more copies of the same book or product, we strongly recommend ordering a single copy first as a proof, checking it when it arrives, and then placing the bulk order once you're happy with it.
This gives you the opportunity to check the finished printed product with fresh eyes before committing to the full run. Things that look perfect on screen can occasionally show up differently in print, and it's far easier to make adjustments before duplicating an order than after.
How to order a proof
Simply order a single copy of your product through the website as normal. Once it arrives, check it carefully, pay particular attention to:
- Photo quality and resolution
- Colour accuracy
- Text content and spelling
- Page layout and cropping, make sure nothing important is being lost in the spine, bleed, or cut area
- Dates, names, spelling and any other personalised details
If you're happy with the proof, return to your saved design on rapidstudio.co.za and place the full order.
If you need to make changes after the proof
If you spot something that needs changing, go back into your design in the online editor, make your corrections, and save it as a new version before placing the next order. Do not simply re-order the original, make sure you're ordering the corrected version.
How we handle large orders internally
For orders of more than 5 copies, our production team will print a single copy first and review it before printing the remainder. We look for common technical issues and obvious problems that may affect the quality of the finished product.
Please be aware that our internal review is a quality check, not a creative review. We are not checking your design intent, we won't know whether a specific font choice, layout decision, or image placement is intentional or an oversight. We look for technical issues, not subjective design decisions. This is why we recommend ordering your own proof first, you are the best person to judge whether your design is exactly as you intended.
If our team does identify something that we feel needs your attention before we proceed, we will contact you to discuss how to proceed.
Your responsibility as the customer
Before placing any order and especially before placing a large one; t is your responsibility to thoroughly check and approve your own design. RapidStudio produces your order exactly as it is submitted. We are a print production company, not a design agency, and we do not have the knowledge of your design intent, your content, or your specific requirements that would be needed to check these things on your behalf.
Once an order has gone into production, we are unable to make changes or accept returns based on content errors that were present in the submitted design. Please take the time to review your design carefully before confirming your order, ordering a proof first is always the safest approach for large orders.
What we are not able to check or take responsibility for
To avoid disappointment, please ensure the following are correct in your design before placing a large order:
- Spelling and grammar. We do not proofread your text
- Dates. We do not check that dates are correct
- Duplicate or blank pages. Please review every page of your design before ordering
- Photo or text cut off in the spine or bleed area. Keep important content within the safe zone (see our article on bleed for guidance)
- Font rendering. If you're submitting third-party designed files, ensure all fonts are embedded correctly
- Colour accuracy on uncalibrated screens. See our "Understanding Colour" article for guidance
Need advice before placing a large order?
Our team is happy to help, specially for corporate or event orders where getting things right the first time matters:
- Email us at info@rapidstudio.co.za
- Call us on 011 225 0500
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