Offline case and carton printers are specialized digital devices designed to apply essential details like barcodes, batch numbers, company branding, and additional data onto already shaped retail shipping containers, boxes, kraft bags, and various paper-based packaging solutions. These printers operate distinctively from those used in converting processes, which typically involve printing on extensive rolls of material prior to undergoing die-cutting, scoring, and similar finishing procedures. This technology supports a range of industries by facilitating the customization and identification of packaging after its initial formation, ensuring that products are ready for distribution and retail display with all necessary information clearly presented.

These systems are typically integrated into secondary packaging operations and are well-suited for applications where customization, regional variation, or on-demand printing is required. Their digital capabilities allow for high-resolution graphics, serialized tracking, and variable data printing without the need for print plates or long setup times.

Typical products and applications include:

• Corrugated shipping cases: Printed with barcodes, date codes, or branding for traceability and compliance
• Retail-ready cartons or sleeves: Printed offline with graphics for seasonal promotions or co-branded campaigns
• Kraft bags for produce or dry goods: Customized with company logos and ingredient labeling
• Display boxes or tray packs: Labeled with marketing messaging or region-specific information
• Contract-packaged goods: Personalized with variable data for different customers or retailers

Additional Considerations:

• Enables cost-effective short runs and fast design changeovers
• Improves inventory flexibility by allowing generic cartons to be printed as needed
• Supports a wide range of media and substrate types
• Ideal for facilities without in-line printing capability or those requiring decentralized printing stations
• Can be used as part of a larger print-and-apply labeling strategy when labels are not preferred