Modern package printing demands increasingly fine detail, with brand owners requiring resolutions of 175-200 lines per inch and precise color matching across substrates. Offset printing systems must achieve these specifications while handling diverse materials - from paperboard to composite films - and maintaining registration accuracy within 8 microns during high-speed production runs.

The core challenge lies in balancing print fidelity and tactile effects against production speed and material handling constraints in high-volume packaging operations.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including dual-layer ink applications for textured effects, combined offset-flexographic techniques for tactile printing, and specialized plate configurations for double-sided composite materials. These and other approaches focus on achieving premium print quality while maintaining the efficiency demands of industrial packaging production.

1. Offset Printing Method for Creating Concave and Convex Textures Using Dual-Layer Ink Application

CHONGQING HONGJIN PRINTING CO LTD, Chongqing Hongjin Printing Co., Ltd., 2024

A method to print packaging boxes and other materials with concave and convex textures using offset printing instead of silk screening. The method involves using two-layer superimposed printing with original ink and spot color ink. The total thickness of the two layers is around 8 microns or more to mimic the texture of silk screening. The original ink serves as a base for coloring and avoids color differences. The spot color ink increases the thickness further. This allows achieving similar concave and convex textures without expensive silk screening equipment and materials.

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2. Method for Printing Tactile Inks on Packaging Using Combined Offset and Flexographic Techniques

HUNAN FURUI PRINTING CO LTD, 2023

A method to print tactile inks on packaging boxes using offset flexographic printing to improve efficiency and quality compared to traditional screen or gravure printing. The method involves using offset printing for the base color and then multiple passes of flexographic printing for the tactile ink instead of separate screen/gravure steps. This allows thicker tactile ink layers and better coverage without blocking screens or gravure plates. The offset printing provides the background color and the flexographic passes add the tactile effect. It simplifies the process, reduces ink accumulation, and saves time vs separate steps.

3. Offset Printing Process with Pre- and Post-Treatment for Snowflake Pattern Formation on Packaging Materials

DONGGUAN XINCAI PACKAGING CO LTD, 2023

Offset printing process for creating snowflake patterns on packaging materials like cigarette packs. The process involves treating the offset printing surface before and after printing. The steps are: 1. Humidifying and freeze-drying the offset printing surface. 2. Dispensing printing glue. 3. Printing the snowflake design. 4. Treating the printed surface to improve quality. 5. Drying the printed surface. This offset printing method allows creating snowflake effects with higher quality, lower cost, and faster throughput compared to gravure or screen printing.

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4. Printing Process with Matte Oil Layer for 3D Effect on Offset Printed Materials

SHANTOU DONGFENG PRINTING CO LTD, 2022

Simplified printing process to create 3D effects on printed materials like packaging boxes. It involves offset printing the graphics and background, then covering the areas around the graphics with a matte oil layer. This creates a 3D effect as the matte layer contrasts with the glossy offset ink. Die-cutting is done to finalize the shape and size of the printed item.

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5. Offset Printing Device with Staggered Printing Plates and Inking Cylinder Configuration

Zhuhai Wanglin Packaging Materials Co., Ltd., ZHUHAI WANGLIN PACKAGING MATERIALS CO LTD, 2021

An offset printing device for printing packaging film in a way that prevents ink bleeding between adjacent patterns. The device has a printing cylinder with staggered printing plates, an ink supply assembly with an inking cylinder that touches the printing plates, and an ink tank. The ink tank, inking cylinder, and printing cylinder are all mounted on the base. The staggered plates on the cylinder prevent adjacent patterns from overlapping and connecting ink, eliminating bleeding. The inking cylinder supplies ink to the plates as they rotate.

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6. Offset Printing Method for Packaging Materials with Sequential Rosin-Modified Phenolic Resin Ink Layers

MISUNG COATING INC., 2020

A printing method for packaging materials that provides high gloss without requiring additional coating steps. The method involves offset printing using a specific ink composition and printing sequence. It involves applying a first ink containing rosin-modified phenolic resin, vegetable oil, and mineral oil to coat the paper. This creates an initial high-gloss layer. Then, 1-3 more times, offset print with a second ink containing rosin-modified phenolic resin, vegetable oil, and additives. This final ink composition provides additional glossiness. The total number of offset printings is 2-4 using the optimized inks.

7. Printing Unit with Embossed Pattern Plate and Integrated Ink Supply for Paper-Plastic Packaging Boxes

FOSHAN BESURE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, Foshan Bishuo Electromechanical Technology Co., Ltd., 2020

A printing unit for printing patterns on the sides of paper-plastic packaging boxes. The unit has a mounting seat, an ink supply mechanism, and a printing assembly. The ink supply mechanism provides ink to the printing component, which is a plate with embossed patterns. The printing component contacts the outside of the box to transfer the embossed patterns with ink. This allows complex patterns to be printed on the sides of paper-plastic packaging boxes using a specialized printing unit instead of just simple text like dates and batch numbers.

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8. Flat Pattern Printing Device with Adjustable Rolling Mechanism and Embossed Pattern Plate for Paper-Plastic Packaging Boxes

FOSHAN BESURE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2020

Flat pattern printing device for paper-plastic packaging boxes that allows printing complex designs on the ends of paper-plastic packaging without leaving dents or causing color variation. The device has a conveyor to move the boxes, an ink system, and a printing assembly. The printing assembly has an embossed pattern plate that contacts the box end to print the pattern. A rolling mechanism connects the pattern plate to a printing roller. By adjusting the rolling mechanism, the plate and roller can be aligned or offset. This allows printing on the upper or lower ends of the box by adjusting the roller position relative to the plate. It prevents color variation and dents compared to direct contact printing.

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9. Offset Double Coating Method Using Rosin-Modified Phenolic Resin Ink for High Gloss Packaging Materials

KIM JUN HEE, 2018

Offset double coating method for packaging materials like wrapping paper that provides high gloss without separate coating steps. The method involves using offset printing twice, first with an ink containing rosin-modified phenolic resin, vegetable oil, and mineral oil, followed by printing again with the same ink. This creates a two-layer high gloss coating without additional coatings like UV or lamination. The first ink composition is 90-110% vegetable oil and 40-70% mineral oil with rosin-modified phenolic resin, while the second ink adds 10-35% additive. The ink amount is 0.5-2 g/m2 per printing.

10. Offset Double Coating Method for Packing Materials Using Sequential Ink Layers with Rosin-Modified Phenolic Resin

Kim Doo-yeon, KIMDOOYOUN, SAMBO A-PACK, 2017

Offset double coating method for packing materials like wrapping paper to achieve high gloss without separate coating steps. The method involves offset printing twice using two inks, the first ink containing rosin-modified phenolic resin, vegetable oil, and mineral oil for the initial high gloss layer. The second ink has the same resin, vegetable oil, and an additive. By layering the high gloss coats through offset printing, it eliminates the need for separate coating processes like UV or lamination for glossiness. The offset printing allows controlled ink application and drying to build up the gloss without excess ink or slow drying issues.

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