Package Printing, Labeling & Identification Flashcards
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What is 'spot color' printing in package design?
Answer: Printing with premixed inks formulated to a specific hue
Spot color printing uses specially premixed inks (such as Pantone colors) formulated to precise specifications, providing more consistent and accurate color reproduction than combining CMYK process inks.
What is the primary purpose of UV coating applied to the surface of printed packaging?
Answer: Protect the printed surface and enhance visual appearance
UV coating is applied to printed packaging to protect the printed surface from scuffs and abrasion while enhancing the gloss, matte, or satin appearance of the finished package.
In pharmaceutical packaging, which labeling element enables traceability back to a specific manufacturing batch?
Answer: Lot number
The lot number (batch number) identifies the specific production run of a pharmaceutical product, enabling traceability for quality control, adverse event investigation, and product recalls.
What is 'reverse printing' (second surface printing) in flexible packaging?
Answer: Printing on the inside surface of a clear film so the film protects the ink
Reverse (second surface) printing places ink on the inner surface of a clear film so the film itself provides abrasion protection and delivers a high-gloss appearance when viewed from the outside.
Which organization in the United States issues GS1 company prefixes used in UPC barcodes?
Answer: GS1 US
GS1 US is the American member organization of the global GS1 standards body and is responsible for issuing company prefixes for UPC/EAN barcodes and managing related supply chain identification standards.
What does 'print-to-cut registration' refer to in the packaging converting process?
Answer: Alignment of the printed design with die-cutting or perforating operations
Print-to-cut registration ensures the printed artwork is precisely aligned with subsequent die-cutting, perforating, or scoring operations so the finished package shape matches the intended design.
What is 'cold foil' stamping used for in package decoration?
Answer: Applying metallic or holographic effects inline using UV-curable adhesive
Cold foil stamping applies metallic or holographic foil to packaging using UV-curable adhesive rather than heat and a hard die, allowing the process to run inline with printing presses for greater efficiency.