10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Package Printing

5) Automate across the shop. Next-generation automation is available in the packaging industry today. Package printers should explore the latest options in automated prepress, press, and postpress offerings so that they are not left behind in an increasingly competitive environment.

6) Remember makeready matters. With shorter runs and greater variety of printed packaging and materials, efficient makeready becomes more important than ever. Printers should look for ways to reduce set-up times at the feeder, cutting station, stripping station, etc. Even prep work and seemingly simple steps like how the tooling is positioned can have a big impact.