Hard Copy Proof
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Hard Copy Proof
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Hard Copy Proofs
Review your artwork in person before full production with our Hard Copy Proof service. Hard copy proofs allow you to verify colors, paper stock, alignment, specialty finishes, and overall print quality before committing to larger print runs.
Available for standard business cards as well as premium upgrades including soft touch lamination, edge color, foil, raised print, spot gloss, embossing, and other specialty printing methods.
Hard copy proofs are intended for physical review prior to production approval. Specialty finishes, paper stocks, and colors may vary slightly between proofing and final production batches.
Available Options
| Proof Type | Standard Hard Copy Proof | Soft Touch Hard Copy Proof | Hard Copy Proof with Edge Color | Hard Copy Proof with Specialty Printing |
| Paper Stock | Most standard and premium paper stocks available depending on product selection. |
| Specialty Finishes | Soft Touch | Edge Color | Spot Gloss | Raised Print | Foil | Embossing | Specialty Printing Options |
| Purpose | Review colors, paper stock, specialty finishes, layout, alignment, and print quality before full production. |
Turnaround, Pickup & Shipping
Estimated Turnaround: 3 - 5 Business Days
***ADD 1 - 3 BUSINESS DAYS FOR SOFT TOUCH, EDGE COLOR, FOIL, RAISED PRINT, OR OTHER SPECIALTY FINISHES.***
Free Pickup: Available by appointment at our main office in Costa Mesa.
Shipping: Shipping is available at checkout for qualifying orders.
***ALL TURNAROUND TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND NOT GUARANTEED. PRODUCTION & SHIPPING DOES NOT INCLUDE WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS. FOR ORDERS WITH SHIPPING, ADD 1-3 DAYS FOR TRANSIT TIME.***
Artwork & Design
| File Format | AI | PDF | PSD preferred. High-resolution JPEG or PNG may be accepted if print-ready. |
| Color Mode | CMYK |
| Resolution | 300 DPI recommended at final print size |
| Bleed | Add 1/8" bleed on all sides unless otherwise specified. |
| Safe Area | Keep important text, logos, and borders at least 1/8" inside the final trim size. |
Add graphic design to your order: We can create or adjust your design for an additional fee. If you need design separate from print, please order here: Graphic Design Services.
Need the editable file? Artwork File Release is available after design is complete, or separately at: Artwork File Release.
Ready to Order?
Select your proof type, upload your artwork, and complete checkout online.
Need help choosing the right proof option?
Contact us if you're unsure whether your project requires soft touch, edge color, foil, raised print, spot gloss, embossing, or other specialty finishing options.
Don’t see the proof option you need?
Email us at info@socalbusinesscards.com or call (714) 948-0588.
We’ll be happy to discuss your project.
Hard Copy Proof Printing for Business Cards & Specialty Printing
Professional hard copy proof printing services for business cards, luxury business cards, soft touch cards, edge color cards, foil business cards, spot gloss cards, raised print business cards, embossed cards, painted edge cards, and premium specialty print products.
SoCal Business Cards provides printed hard copy proofs for customers who want to physically review paper stock, print quality, colors, specialty finishes, foil, embossing, spot UV, raised print, soft touch lamination, and edge color before final production.
Hard copy proofs are ideal for luxury business cards, premium stationery, marketing materials, packaging, promotional products, and specialty printing projects where accurate review of materials and finishes is important prior to production approval.
Hard Copy Proof Options
- Standard hard copy proofs
- Soft touch laminated proof cards
- Painted edge color proof cards
- Foil stamped proof cards
- Raised print proof cards
- Spot gloss proof cards
- Embossed proof cards
- Premium specialty printing proof services
Review Print Quality Before Production
Hard copy proofs help customers review paper thickness, texture, finish quality, edge color accuracy, foil appearance, embossing depth, raised print effects, and overall print presentation before placing larger production orders.
