How to Print a DocuSign Document Before Signing

Ever needed to print a document using DocuSign before signing? You're not alone. Printing can be useful for record-keeping, sharing with others, or simply to get a hardcopy for your files. DocuSign, a widely popular eSignature platform, allows you to do just that with a few simple steps. Let's dive in.

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DocuSign Allows You to Sign Documents Electronically

Before we start, ensure you have a DocuSign account and the document you want to print is uploaded and ready. Now, let's explore how to print a DocuSign document before signing.

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Accessing Your DocuSign Document

First, log in to your DocuSign account. Once you're in, you'll see a dashboard where all your documents are listed. Click on the document you wish to print.

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Once you're in the document details page, you should see an envelope summary. The envelope summary contains vital information about your document, including its status, recipients, and the due date.

Envelope View

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In the envelope view, you will see preview and print options. The preview option allows you to view your document as it will appear to the signers, while the print option, which is what we're interested in, enables you to print out the document.

Remember, printing from the envelope view will print the document as it appears in the envelope, including the signature tags and any notes or messages.

Printing the DocuSign Document

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To print your DocuSign document, simply click on the 'Print' button located next to the 'Send' and 'Download' buttons. This will open a new window with a print preview of your document.

Before hitting that print button, ensure your printer settings are correct. You can adjust the paper size, orientation, and other settings to fit your needs. Once satisfied with the preview, hit 'Print', and DocuSign will send the document to your printer.

Printing the Document for Each Recipient

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If your document has multiple recipients, you may want to print the version each recipient will see. DocuSign allows you to do this as well.

In the envelope view, right under the envelope summary, you should see a list of recipients. Click on the recipient you want to print the document for, and you'll be taken to their envelope view. From here, follow the same print steps outlined above.

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Printing Specific Pages

If you only need to print specific pages of the document, DocuSign provides that flexibility. When in the print preview window, look for and click on the 'Properties' or 'Preferences' button. This will open a dialog box where you can select the pages you want to print.

Simply enter the page numbers you want to print, separated by commas, in the 'Pages' field. You can also choose to print all pages or a range of pages. After selecting your pages, click 'OK' and then 'Print'.

And there you have it! Printing a DocuSign document before signing doesn't have to be a complex process. With these steps, you'll be printing documents like a pro in no time. Happy printing!