The difference between color printing carton and watermark carton is as follows:

1. Different physical properties

Color printing carton usually refers to offset printing carton. It is suitable for exquisite color printing. It is printed with PS board. The paper used for printing is coated paper or white paper. Smooth surface. It also needs to be treated with glue or UV oil to protect the ink. The special high-end effect of hanging flowers can make the surface brighter or darker.

The watermark carton is made of resin board or rubber board, with poor printing precision. It is suitable for ordinary outer packing boxes, which are usually printed in one or two colors. The surface is untreated. The paper used for printing is generally kraft paper, and the surface is rough.

2. Different production processes

Most cartons are watermarked, while water-based ink is used to print directly on the cardboard through rubber/resin board. There are usually monochrome and two color printing. If 3-4 colors are required, 2 sets of printing machines are required. This type of printing has low price and color reproducibility, and is suitable for ordinary transport packaging boxes that do not need high printing accuracy.

Color printing is different. Color printing carton usually refers to offset printing carton. It is printed on coated paper or white cardboard through color printed PS board. The surface is smooth and can be covered with dummy film/shallow film to prevent discoloration. After color printing, cover the paper with separated beer to make a color printing carton. The cost of color printed corrugated boxes is much higher than that of those with watermarks, and 5-8 kinds of color printing can be accepted. The finished product is exquisite, suitable for high-end finished product promotional packaging.

3. Features

Color printing carton has light weight and good structural performance. The internal corrugated structure is similar to the arch structure, which can play the role of shock absorption and shock absorption, and has good mechanical performance. It has many good protection functions for packaged goods. For example, moisture-proof, heat dissipation and easy handling. The transportation cost is low, and it is easy to realize the mechanization and automation of packaging transportation.

The change of specification and size is easy to realize, and can quickly adapt to the packaging of various items. Easy to seal and bind, and easy to automate. It can adapt to the decorative printing of various cartons, and can well solve the problem of product protection and promotion.