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EzraCard Printing Process

From your artwork to finished products, we manage the entire productionprocess in our own facillty, ensuring consistent quality,reliable turnaround.and fully customized results for your cards, boxes, and game components.

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Full-Printing Process Preview

How a card printing project moves from approved artwork to finished products.

01

Artwork

Submit artwork and production requirements.
02

File Check

Check files, dimensions, colors, and technical details.
03

Prepress

Prepare approved files for production and printing.
04

Proofing

Confirm artwork, color, and finishing before production.
05

Printing

Print approved artwork on the selected card stock.
06

Finishing

Apply the required surface and specialty finishes.
07

Cutting

Cut and convert printed sheets into final components.
08

Assembly

Sort, collate, and assemble cards and components.
09

Packaging

Pack finished products according to project requirements.
10

Inspection

Complete final quality checks before shipment.

How We Manage the Production Process

Every production stage affects the next. We use a structured process to control artwork, materials, printing, finishing, assembly, and final inspection before the finished products are released.

Step 01

Design & Pre-Production

Custom card artwork templates

Confirm artwork, dielines, card specifications, color setup, and the sample route before manufacturing begins.

  • Artwork and template review
  • Bleed, safe zone, and dieline confirmation
  • Digital proof or physical sample approval
Step 02

Cardstock Options

Pantone color card used for ink matching

Prepare cardstock, inks, coatings, and packaging materials according to the approved specification.

  • Cardstock and thickness verification
  • CMYK or Pantone color preparation
  • Packaging material matching
Step 03

Printing

Heidelberg 71 UV printing press at EzraCard

Print card faces, backs, boxes, and guidebooks with controlled registration and continuous color monitoring.

  • Offset or digital printing
  • Color density monitoring
  • Front-to-back registration checks
Step 04

Finishing & Cutting

Card surface finishing and craft samples

Apply coatings and special effects, then cut and round each card to the approved dimensions.

  • Lamination, varnish, foil, or spot UV
  • Precision die-cutting
  • Corner rounding and edge finishing
Step 05

QC & Packaging

Color inspection during quality control

Inspect finished components, assemble complete decks, and pack them for retail presentation and transit protection.

  • Visual and dimensional inspection
  • Deck collation and box assembly
  • Protective export packaging
Step 06

Shipping

Order inspection before dispatch

Prepare shipping documents, hand the order to the selected logistics provider, and issue tracking information.

  • Carton and pallet verification
  • Customs and shipping documents
  • Tracking and delivery coordination
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What Do We Control During Production?

Production quality depends on more than the printed artwork. We monitor key variables throughout production, from color and dimensions to surface finishing, card sorting, and packaging.

Color control

Color

Ink density, Pantone references and color consistency are checked throughout production.

playing card Calibration control

Calibration

Press settings and production conditions are monitored to keep output consistent.

Dimension control

Dimensions

Card size, cutting accuracy, alignment and corner radius are checked against specifications.

Surface finishing control

Surface Finishing

Foil, UV, lamination, varnish and embossing are checked for consistent results.

Collation and sorting control

Collation & Sorting

Cards are counted, sorted and assembled according to the approved sequence.

Checking the print quality of the playing cards

Packaging

Boxes, inserts, packs and cartons are checked before final inspection and shipment.

The Equipment Behind the Process

Different production stages require different equipment. The setup depends on the card type, materials, quantity, printing method, finishing requirements, and packaging structure.

FAQs

Production normally begins after the artwork, specifications, required proofs, and production details have been reviewed and approved.

Changes may still be possible depending on the production stage. They can affect production setup, cost, materials, or production time.

Proofing depends on the project and its requirements. When a proof is required, production proceeds after the specified artwork, color, structure, or finishing details are approved.

No. The workflow can vary depending on the product, quantity, materials, printing method, finishing, assembly, packaging, and other project requirements.

Quality checks can take place at different stages, including printing, finishing, cutting, assembly, packaging, and final inspection. See our Quality Control →

Yes. Specialty finishes, complex card structures, multiple versions, inserts, special packaging, and other requirements can add production stages or require additional setup.

Production time depends on the order quantity, printing method, materials, finishes, packaging structure, sample approval, and current production schedule.

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