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Variable Data Inkjet Printing for Paper, Cartons and Printed Packaging

Paper converters, packaging manufacturers and printing companies often need to add variable information to products during converting, finishing or packaging. Folding cartons, corrugated boxes, paperboard and printed packaging may require batch numbers, production dates, serial numbers or other identification codes. Different paper coatings and absorbency levels can affect the appearance and durability of printed information.

LMI-LEIBINGER continuous inkjet printers provide flexible, non-contact coding for paper-based materials and packaging lines. They can add variable information to suitable uncoated or printed surfaces without changing the main packaging artwork. With application-specific inks and automatic nozzle sealing technology, LMI-LEIBINGER helps manufacturers maintain consistent coding quality during industrial production.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can LMI-LEIBINGER printers print batch numbers and dates on cardboard and corrugated boxes?

Yes. LMI-LEIBINGER CIJ printers can apply batch numbers, production dates and other variable information directly onto suitable cardboard, paperboard and corrugated packaging. The printing process must be matched to the surface, code dimensions and production speed.

Yes, suitable inks can be used on certain coated and glossy materials. However, coated papers and printed surfaces have different absorption and adhesion characteristics. Sample printing is recommended to ensure that the selected ink dries correctly and produces a legible code.

CIJ printers are mainly designed for adding variable information such as dates, batch codes and serial numbers during industrial production. They are not generally a replacement for conventional presses used to print full-colour graphics or large packaging designs.

Yes. Printing variable information directly onto otherwise identical packaging can reduce the need to pre-print certain dates, batch numbers or product-specific details. Whether this is possible depends on the packaging design, information requirements and production process.