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How to Use Print & Sign (Wet Signature)

Explains how to use the Print & Sign feature in Foxit eSign to apply a wet signature to a document.

Answer

The Print & Sign (Wet Signature) feature in Foxit eSign allows you to manually sign a document on paper when electronic signing is not possible or preferred.

With this option, you can:

  • Download the document
  • Print it
  • Sign it by hand
  • Scan and upload the signed document back into Foxit eSign

After upload, the signed document appears in the envelope timeline and certificate of completion.

Note: This feature is available only for eSign Business accounts.

Before You Begin
  • Your sender must enable Allow Signers to Print & Sign in their account settings.
  • You must upload a PDF file only.
  • The maximum file size per upload is 25 MB
How Print & Sign Works

Step 1: Open the Envelope

  1. Open the signing email and click Review Document
  2. The document opens in Foxit eSign

Step 2: Choose Print & Sign

  1. Click More Actions
  2. Select Print & Sign

Step 3: Download the Document

  • Foxit eSign generates a downloadable version of the document.
  • The document is automatically pre-filled with the following information:
    • Your name (taken from your signer profile)
    • Company name (if available)
    • Date fields (auto-filled by the system)

These pre-filled fields cannot be edited or removed and ensure the document remains accurate and complete.

Step 4: Print and Sign

  1. Print the downloaded document
  2. Sign the document manually using pen
  3. Scan the signed document

Step 5: Upload the Signed Document

  1. Return to Foxit eSign

  1. Upload your scanned document (PDF only, up to 25 MB)

  1. Review the uploaded file
  2. Click Submit

Once submitted:

  • Your signing fields are locked
  • Your status updates to the uploaded signed document
  • The envelope continues processing automatically

What Happens After You Upload?

  • Your uploaded document is securely stored
  • The system records:
    • Timestamp
    • IP address
    • Signing method (Signed on Paper)
  • The upload appears in:
    • Envelope timeline
    • Audit trail
    • Certificate of Completion

Switching Back to Electronic Signing

You can switch back to electronic signing anytime before submitting the uploaded document.

Once submitted, Print & Sign is finalized and cannot be changed.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Where can I find the Print & Sign option?
    The option is available under More Actions when you open the document for signing.
  2. What information is already filled in the downloaded document?
    The downloaded document is automatically pre-filled with your name, company name (if available), and date fields.
  3. Can I edit or remove the pre-filled information?
    No. Pre-filled fields are automatically added and cannot be edited or removed.
  4. What file types can I upload after signing?
    Only PDF files are supported for upload.
  5. What is the maximum file size I can upload?
    Each uploaded file can be up to 25 MB.
  6. Can I switch back to electronic signing after choosing Print & Sign?
    Yes. You can switch back to electronic signing anytime before submitting the uploaded document.
  7. What happens after I submit the signed document?
    After submission, the uploaded document is attached to the envelope and your signing step is marked as completed.
  8. Is my uploaded document included in the envelope records?
    Yes. The uploaded document appears in the envelope timeline and certificate of completion.
  9. Can I upload more than one signed document?
    You can upload a signed document during the Print & Sign step, following the supported file type and size limits.