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Printing and Artwork on Packaging Films and Laminated Sheets
2026-03-16

Artwork approval rarely fails on the design. It fails where the design meets the material.
Where print sits in each format
- Film and laminates: print on the outer layer, protected by the structure
- Rigid sheets: print directly on the sheet, or on the gloss face of a laminate
- Trays: print before forming so registration survives the draw
What to confirm
- Ink system compatibility with the substrate
- Whether the surface is treated for adhesion
- Print trials at production speed rather than lab speed
Next steps
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