Technology

Explore how UV printing technology addresses the unique challenges of short-run folding carton production. From setup efficiency to color consistency, we break down the real-world benefits and trade-offs based on insights from pakfactory. [...]

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Optimizing Sheet Label Production: Waste, Changeover, and Quality Levers That Actually Matter

A practical guide to making sheet label production less wasteful and more predictable, with a focus on setup, changeover, quality, energy use, and the data that ties it together. [...]

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Digital vs. Offset for Sheet Labels: A Print Engineer's Honest Take

A print engineer compares digital and offset production for sheet labels, covering materials, finishes, and real-world traps like adhesive residue and barcode readability. [...]

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I Thought I’d Save Money on Custom PVC NFC Cards. Then I Added Up the Hidden Costs.

A procurement manager’s story of comparing vendors for PVC NFC cards, custom NFC business cards, loyalty cards, and personalized wedding invitations—and the TCO lesson that changed our buying rules. [...]

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The Lowest Packaging Quote Isn’t a Price. It’s a Down Payment on Hidden Fees.

A cost controller explains why the lowest packaging quote is rarely the cheapest — using 6 years of purchase orders, real supplier examples, and a strong case for all-in, transparent pricing. [...]

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Gorilla Adhesive FAQ: Gorilla Glue on Plastic, Flammability, Duct Tape vs. Electrical Tape, and More

A procurement manager answers: can you use Gorilla Glue on plastic? Is Gorilla glue flammable? Is duct tape the same as electrical tape? Plus the Dixell XR40CX manual and infographic poster ideas. [...]

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48 Hours to Go: A Beauty and the Beast Poster, #10 Envelope, and Lightning Source/Ingram Login Taught Me

Rush print jobs often fail in the last 20 feet. One 48-hour order with a Beauty and the Beast original movie poster, a size 10 envelope, and a Lightning Source/Ingram approval changed how I work. [...]

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Stop Letting a Discount Decide Your Print Quality

A print quality manager explains why using a gotprint discount, gotprint promo codes, or gotprint promo code free shipping should never mean lower print standards—because quality is brand perception. [...]

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How I Learned to Stop Chasing Cheap Labels and Start Thinking in Total Cost: An Admin's Tale

An office administrator shares how a series of label printing failures taught her to look beyond unit price and evaluate total cost of ownership—and why Avery templates like 5160 and 11437 became her go-to. [...]

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Envelope Printing Isn't an Etiquette Problem. It's a Cost Problem.