Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM
Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
Can 4OVER4 apply gold foil to QR codes on business cards?
Answer
4OVER4 does not recommend applying gold foil or other special finishes directly over a QR code, because the reflective or textured finish can stop the code from scanning reliably.
- Keep the QR code itself in the standard printed ink so scanners read it every time.
- If you want foil or another finish nearby, apply it to surrounding elements rather than the code.
- Build the QR code in vector format so the edges stay crisp at any size.
- Keep the code at least 0.8 inch so it scans reliably on a small card.
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