Inkjet coding and marking solutions for paper and cardboard
How absorbent is a paper, how high is the proportion of waste paper in the cardboard and how is the surface coated: These and many other aspects play a role in selecting the right labeling technology for paper and cardboard. With our customized inkjet coding and marking systems, we offer economical solutions for packaging printing.
Simple integration into packaging machines
DIRECT INKJET PRINTING ON CARTONS AND FOLDING BOXES
Whether it's a small folding box for tablets or a large cardboard box as outer or shipping packaging, printing systems for packaging labeling are already integrated into the packaging machines almost everywhere goods are packaged. In many cases, direct marking of the packaging using an Inkjet Printer is the technology of choice. Compared to labeling, this requires fewer consumables and is therefore usually more cost-effective. The versatile inkjet technology offers solutions for every printer requirement. High-resolution graphics and logos, small text over several lines or machine-readable codes can be easily applied with high-resolution inkjet printers. Small character inkjet printers are ideal for precise printing on folding boxes and DOD large character inkjet printers are available for very large print images.
The choice of ink is also very important for the print quality. Our experts advise on the possible ink options, taking into account paper quality, surface structure and color, absorbency, drying speed and smudge resistance. We have solutions for all types of paper in our range, including finished and coated surfaces such as coated paper.
Packaging printers and manufacturers of product packaging ensure the late-stage customization (LSC) of paper and paper packaging with printed personalization. This can include backside numbering of labels with codes or the printing of batch numbers and marketing codes. Offset printing presses can be supplemented with high-resolution inkjet coding and marking solutions for this purpose. These combined solutions are an efficient alternative to digital printing for contract packers and packaging printers, among others.
What is important for inkjet coding and marking solutions for paper and cardboard?
- Optimum adjustment to paper quality and surface properties
- Flexible adaptation to different carton and box sizes in one line
- Easy integration into production lines and offset printing machines (inline marking)
- Fast, reliable individualization and serialization of printed products and packaging
- Reliable operation under industrial environmental conditions
- Fast, simple and economical coding and marking technologies
Building materials such as concrete, cement and plaster, as well as foodstuffs such as sugar and flour, are usually filled into paper sacks or bags for sale, depending on the size of the container. When still empty, this secondary packaging is often marked with the manufacturer's logo. To ensure product traceability, the filled sacks and bags are then printed with production data on the top or side of the bagging machine. This can be alphanumeric markings or 2D Codes.
Large character inkjet printers are often used for bag marking of bulk goods in difficult environmental conditions. These are integrated into the bagging system and automatically adjust the print distance to the passing bags. High-resolution inkjet printers are also suitable for marking unfilled or filled bags and pouches in optimum code quality.
Industrial inkjet coding and marking solutions are used for marking paper, cardboard and carton. They are used, for example, in packaging printing and in print finishing for late stage customization.
Application examples for marking paper and paper packaging
- High-resolution printing of promotional codes on the back of paper labels
- Printing raffle codes on fast food packaging
- Printing registration numbers on the inside of food packaging
- Marking of tea boxes with best before date
- Direct marking of egg cartons with date
- Marking of wine bottle outer cartons with production and origin information
- Direct marking of shipping cartons with information for intralogistics
Discover the range of coding and marking solutions for packaging printing. Our innovative inkjet marking solutions enable efficient direct marking and increase cost-effectiveness.
