Verify print content when printing packaging
Whether in cartons and cardboard boxes or bags and pouches: Many products start their journey from the factory to the checkout counter in secondary packaging. Codes printed on the packaging and labels attached to it can be used to track its origin and bill it at the checkout.
Inspection systems for packaging machines
AUTOMATIC CODE VERIFICATION IN THE PRINTING INDUSTRY
Product labels and coding for product identification, the supply chain and the checkout process are often printed during the manufacture of product packaging. For optimum quality control and to avoid misprints, the necessary code verification is then carried out during the artwork, on the print sample sheet or in the prepress stage. By automatically verifying the print content, it is easy to determine whether 2D DataMatrix Codes or 1D Codes such as EAN 13 Codes, barcodes and barcodes are clearly readable and their content is correct. For products intended for international distribution, it is also possible to verify whether the product information is printed on the packaging in the correct language version.
This code verification is carried out using especially designed verification systems and verifiers. This ensures that all packaging leaving a plant is printed in such a way that the products can be traced back to their manufacturer and, if necessary, that all required labeling obligations are met.
What is important for inspection systems?
- Inspection of legally compliant marking
- Traceability and quality assurance
- Ensuring high first-pass reading rates in the checkout process
- Reliable automatic error detection
- Flexible, powerful and expandable software
- Easy integration into production lines / quality assurance
- Can be used for different products
With our versatile inspection solutions, we support packaging printers, print finishers and processing companies in simplifying production processes and increasing product quality.
Application examples for our inspection solutions
- Code verification of 1D and 2D Codes on printed products and packaging
- Inspection of EAN 13 codes and 2D checkout codes with GS1 Digital Links on retail packaging
- Checking plain text for contrast and readability
- In-line layout and language control