The same difference as any phrase with an indefinite article and definite article. Any copy, one of many vs a specific copy that both speaker and listener know of.
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Anonymous"a copy" and "the copy"Generally, you say "the copy" if you and your listener know which copy you're talking about and can physically point to it if it's nearby.