Solutions for printing and marking on paper and cardboard
High-speed marking on paper and cardboard substrates
Marking on paper and cardboard covers a wide range of applications, from secondary and tertiary packaging to industrial sacks, beverage cartons, and e-commerce boxes. Each substrate has different characteristics in terms of porosity, grammage, and surface finish, which directly influence the choice of printing technology. High-resolution inkjet (HIJ) and CIJ systems are traditionally the most widely used solutions, while laser marking is increasingly adopted on coated or varnished cardboard. The need to integrate date coding, batch numbers, QR codes, and sequential numbering makes programmable systems essential, with user-friendly interfaces requiring minimal operator training. Explore solutions for the paper converting industry.
Printing technologies for paper and cardboard
Large Character Printing (LCP) inkjet systems are particularly suitable for printing on boxes and cartons in-line, ensuring highly legible characters even at long viewing distances. New TIJ printers based on HP 4.0 technology, featuring printheads with a single motor architecture, enable multi-line message printing with character and code heights up to 22 mm and 108 mm respectively. For high-quality requirements on coated cardboard, high-resolution TIJ systems allow the printing of 1D and 2D barcodes, logos, and detailed graphics with high fidelity. In applications involving corrugated or uneven cardboard, non-contact printing technology ensures consistent results without printhead wear or degradation. Explore the full range of marking technologies to find the most suitable solution for your production needs.
