Paper and cardboard

Not all paper is the same, and not all cardboard is the same. That's why marking and labeling paper, folding boxes, cartons and cardboard is a real challenge. Depending on the surface structure, absorbency and color, the coding and marking systems and labeling solutions have to be optimally matched to the paper bag, box or carton. The purpose of the marking is also important: are clearly readable codes sufficient for internal logistics or is the highest optical quality required for the brand image or shipping?

In packaging printing, the finishing and individualization of printed paper products is also relevant. For this late stage customization (LSC) with variable data, such as packaging printing with raffle codes, the integration of inkjet coding and marking solutions into conventional offset printing presses is a good option. Automated verification systems and verifiers designed for the respective industrial environmental conditions are used to check whether barcodes and QR codes, serialized data and human readable text are correctly applied to paper and cardboard packaging.

Challenges in marking paper and cardboard

• Individual finishing and personalization of paper and cardboard
• Large differences in paper quality and different surface textures
• Fast application in automated packaging printing
• Legal standards and requirements (e.g. Food Information Regulation LMIV)
• Reliable validation of print content
• Simple integration into cartoning machines

What types of paper and cardboard are marked?

Paper: paper sacks and paper bags for bulk goods, kraft paper

Cardboard packaging: Cartons, pre-printed cartons, parcels, cardboard boxes, corrugated cardboard, folding boxes, fiber drums

Packaging: Primary packaging, secondary packaging, tertiary packaging, secondary packaging

Where are our solutions used?

• Direct marking of paper and cardboard packaging as a label replacement
• Marking of cardboard packaging in accordance with LMIV
• Marketing, raffle and promotion codes on packaging and labels
• Backside numbering
• Serialization / Track & Trace applications
• Marking of product packaging with 1D and 2D Codes
• Marking of packaging with frequently changing information (country versions, content information)
• Fast implementation of new labeling regulations
• Code verification, text verification, plain text verification, layout check