APPLICATION
Cardboard Box
Packaging Corrugated carton plays a vital role in the modern supply chain.
Codes printed on cartons not only indicate product contents, but are also used for logistics, automated sorting, and warehouse identification.
Common codes printed on cartons include:
- Batch number or Production
- Expiration date
- Barcode or QR code
- Product name and company logo
The surface of cardboard is usually porous or rough, so it requires special printing technology so that the ink is absorbed perfectly and the code remains clearly legible
CHALLENGE
SOLUTION
Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) technology is ideal for printing text and barcodes on cardboard surfaces.
TIJ delivers high-resolution, crisp, fast-drying prints on porous media.
Key advantages:
- High resolution up to 600 dpi — ideal for small text, logos, and QR codes.
- Water-based or pigment-based ink for high-contrast results on brown or white cardboard.
- Low operating costs, no routine servicing.
- Easy integration with conveyors or packaging machines
For large-scale industrial needs such as logistics, distribution, or multi-line manufacturing, the Print & Apply Labeling (PAL) is the most efficient solution.
This printer prints labels containing text, barcodes, and variable data, then automatically adheres them to cardboard.
Key features:
- Print and adhere labels automatically at high speed.
- Supports GS1 barcodes, QR, and global standard logistics codes.
- Easy integration with ERP, WMS, or SCADA systems.
- Labels are resistant to moisture, abrasion, and extreme temperatures.
- Suitable for secondary and tertiary packaging.
For laminated or coated cardboard boxes, a Laser Marking system can be used to create permanent codes without ink.
The laser provides high-contrast printing through a light etching process on the outer layer.
Advantages:
- Uses no ink — maintenance-free and waste-free.
- Suitable for high-quality secondary packaging.
- Sharp prints are resistant to abrasion.
- Ideal for large, continuous production runs.
