{"id":5930,"date":"2019-09-27T10:00:25","date_gmt":"2019-09-27T10:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-404703-1946962.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=5930"},"modified":"2026-06-09T14:21:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:21:35","slug":"print-specifications-folding-carton-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netpak.com\/en\/packaging-resources\/industry-articles\/print-specifications-folding-carton-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s all in the details: Specifications in printing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>    <!-- NETPAK BLOG --><br \/>\n<!-- Topic: It\u2019s All in the Details: Print Specifications for Folding Carton Packaging --><br \/>\n<!-- English version using current Netpak npk-* article framework with sources, links, CTA and related resources --><\/p>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700;800&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n:root{\n  --npk-blue:#1e3876;\n  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}\n}<\/p>\n<p>@media(max-width:700px){\n  .npk-wrap{padding:0 18px;}\n  .npk-card,\n  .npk-panel,\n  .npk-band,\n  .npk-cta{padding:24px;}\n}\n<\/style>\n<article class=\"npk-print-specs\">\n<p>  <!-- HERO --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\" style=\"padding-top:96px;\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-split\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Print Specifications<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"npk-title\">\n            It\u2019s All in the Details: Print Specifications for Folding Carton Packaging<br \/>\n          <\/h1>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n            Print specifications help turn approved packaging artwork into production-ready files. For folding cartons, details such as bleed, dielines, image resolution, colour mode, type size, barcode placement and file preparation can affect print quality, cutting accuracy and the final carton result.\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-pill-row\" aria-label=\"Print specification priorities\">\n<div class=\"npk-pill\"><span class=\"npk-dot\"><\/span> Bleed and trim<\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-pill\"><span class=\"npk-dot\"><\/span> CMYK colour<\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-pill\"><span class=\"npk-dot\"><\/span> Image resolution<\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-pill\"><span class=\"npk-dot\"><\/span> Prepress review<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"npk-panel\">\n<h3>Good print files reduce production risk<\/h3>\n<p>\n            A folding carton file has to do more than look right on screen. It has to align with the dieline, print process, paperboard, finishing, cutting, folding and gluing requirements that will shape the final package.\n          <\/p>\n<ul class=\"npk-panel__list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Artwork built with correct bleed, trim and safety areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Images, colour mode and typography prepared for print.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-check\">\u2713<\/span><span>Prepress review before files move to production.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-image-band\">\n<div class=\"npk-image-band__grid\">\n<div>\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n              src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_decoupage-1.webp\"\n              alt=\"Printed folding carton sheet setup for print specifications and die-cutting\"\n              loading=\"lazy\"\n            ><\/p>\n<p class=\"npk-caption\">\n              Print specifications help align artwork, press sheets, bleed, trim, cutting, folding and finishing before production.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Artwork Readiness<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-h2\">Packaging print specs protect the final carton<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\n              A small file issue can become a visible carton issue after printing, die-cutting or folding. Print specifications help reduce misalignment, soft images, incorrect colour setup, illegible text, missing bleed and production delays.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<hr class=\"npk-rule\">\n<p>  <!-- WHY SPECS MATTER --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--soft\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Production Control<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">Why print specifications matter in folding carton production<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n        Specifications define how packaging artwork should be prepared before it reaches press. They help align the customer\u2019s design intent with the technical requirements of printing, finishing and converting.\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-grid npk-grid--4\" style=\"margin-top:34px;\">\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">1. Accuracy<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Keep artwork aligned to the dieline<\/h3>\n<p>\n            Files must match the approved carton structure, panel layout, trim, fold lines, glue areas and production orientation.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">2. Quality<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Protect print clarity<\/h3>\n<p>\n            Image resolution, colour mode, font handling and artwork quality affect how cleanly graphics reproduce on paperboard.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">3. Speed<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Reduce prepress delays<\/h3>\n<p>\n            Complete print-ready files help reduce back-and-forth corrections before production.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">4. Consistency<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Support repeat production<\/h3>\n<p>\n            Clear specs help maintain quality across SKUs, product lines, reorders and future packaging updates.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>  <!-- BLEED --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Bleed Specifications<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">Bleed gives artwork room to print and trim correctly<\/h2>\n<div class=\"npk-split\" style=\"margin-top:28px;\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-body\">\n<p>\n              Bleed is the artwork area that extends beyond the final trim line. It gives the printer and converter a safety zone so that background colours, images or graphics that touch the edge of a panel can be trimmed cleanly without unwanted white gaps.\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n              Adobe\u2019s InDesign print handoff guidance explains that print PDFs should capture bleed details and use document bleed settings when exporting files for print.<sup><a href=\"#ref-1\">1<\/a><\/sup> In folding carton work, bleed is especially important because graphics often cross panel edges, fold areas or display-facing surfaces.\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n              At the file-preparation stage, bleed should be set before artwork is treated as final. Adding it late can force design adjustments, image extension or panel corrections.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-band npk-band--green\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--npk-blue-dark);font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800;\">\n            Bleed review should confirm<br \/>\n          <\/h3>\n<ul class=\"npk-list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">1<\/span><span>Artwork extends past trim where needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">2<\/span><span>Critical copy and logos remain inside safe areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">3<\/span><span>Images and backgrounds cover full panel edges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">4<\/span><span>Fold, trim and glue areas are respected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">5<\/span><span>Final PDF export includes the correct bleed settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>  <!-- TYPE AND LEGIBILITY --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--soft\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Typography<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">Type size, font weight and contrast affect carton readability<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n        Packaging copy has to remain legible after printing, coating, folding and handling. Font size, line weight, colour contrast, reversed type and substrate choice can all affect readability.\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-grid npk-grid--3\" style=\"margin-top:34px;\">\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Size<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Confirm minimum readable type<\/h3>\n<p>\n            Small ingredient copy, instructions, regulatory text and multilingual panels should be checked against the final printed size.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Weight<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Avoid fragile thin strokes<\/h3>\n<p>\n            Extremely thin fonts, fine rules or delicate reversed text may lose clarity depending on ink, board, coating and print conditions.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Contrast<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Keep critical copy easy to read<\/h3>\n<p>\n            Low-contrast colour combinations can look clean on screen but become difficult to read on the finished carton.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-image-band\">\n<div class=\"npk-image-band__grid\">\n<div>\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n              src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_prototype.webp\"\n              alt=\"Folding carton prototype review for print specifications and readability\"\n              loading=\"lazy\"\n            ><\/p>\n<p class=\"npk-caption\">\n              Prototype and proof review can help catch readability, panel hierarchy and artwork-placement issues before production.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Proofing<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"npk-h2\">Specs are easier to correct before the carton reaches press<\/h3>\n<p class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\n              Typography, icons, barcodes, QR codes, nutrition panels, warnings and usage instructions should be reviewed at final size. The goal is to catch legibility and placement problems before the file becomes a production issue.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>  <!-- IMAGE RESOLUTION --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Image Resolution<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">Image quality depends on effective resolution at final print size<\/h2>\n<div class=\"npk-split\" style=\"margin-top:28px;\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-body\">\n<p>\n              A low-resolution image may look acceptable on screen but print blurry, soft or pixelated on the carton. For print production, image resolution should be evaluated at the final placed size, not only by looking at the original file.\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n              Adobe\u2019s commercial-printing guidance notes that many photographic print workflows use an optimal resolution range of 300 to 400 dpi.<sup><a href=\"#ref-2\">2<\/a><\/sup> Packaging projects should follow the printer\u2019s specifications because requirements can vary by image type, print process, screening, paperboard and viewing distance.\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n              Product photography, lifestyle imagery, textures, gradients and background images should all be checked before final artwork approval.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-band npk-band--green\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--npk-blue-dark);font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800;\">\n            Image review should confirm<br \/>\n          <\/h3>\n<ul class=\"npk-list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">1<\/span><span>Effective resolution at final printed size.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">2<\/span><span>Image scaling, cropping and placement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">3<\/span><span>No visible pixelation, softness or compression artifacts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">4<\/span><span>Correct colour profile and conversion approach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">5<\/span><span>Linked images included or embedded correctly in final files.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>  <!-- CMYK AND COLOUR --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--soft\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Colour Specifications<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">CMYK, spot colours and colour expectations need to be defined clearly<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n        Screen colour and printed colour are not the same. Packaging artwork should be prepared for the intended print process, paperboard, coatings and colour-management workflow.\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-grid npk-grid--3\" style=\"margin-top:34px;\">\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">CMYK<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Prepare process colour for print<\/h3>\n<p>\n            CMYK uses cyan, magenta, yellow and black inks for process printing. Artwork should be reviewed before conversion and output.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Spot Colours<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Define brand colours correctly<\/h3>\n<p>\n            Brand colours, Pantone references and special inks should be clearly identified when they are part of the production plan.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"npk-card\">\n          <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Substrate<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Account for paperboard and finish<\/h3>\n<p>\n            Board shade, coating, varnish, lamination and surface texture can affect how colour is perceived on the finished carton.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-image-band\">\n<div class=\"npk-image-band__grid\">\n<div>\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n              src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_couleurs.webp\"\n              alt=\"Ink and colour setup for folding carton print specifications\"\n              loading=\"lazy\"\n            ><\/p>\n<p class=\"npk-caption\">\n              Colour specifications help align artwork, ink setup, proofing, press conditions, board choice and customer expectations.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Colour Control<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"npk-h2\">Colour expectations should be set before files are approved<\/h3>\n<p class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\n              Packaging colour must be managed across files, proofing, press, paperboard and finishing. Netpak\u2019s offset printing capabilities support sharp graphics, colour consistency and folding carton presentation across production programs.<sup><a href=\"#ref-4\">4<\/a><\/sup>\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>  <!-- DIELINES AND FILE HANDOFF --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Dielines and File Handoff<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">Artwork has to fit the approved carton structure<\/h2>\n<div class=\"npk-split\" style=\"margin-top:28px;\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-body\">\n<p>\n              Folding carton artwork should be built on the correct dieline. The file should respect trim lines, fold lines, glue areas, tuck panels, windows, hang tabs, barcode zones, QR-code zones, copy-safe areas and panel orientation.\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n              A packaging file can be visually attractive and still be technically incorrect if it does not match the final structure. That is why structure and prepress review should happen before production artwork is finalized.\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n              Netpak\u2019s structural design and prepress services help align dielines, prototypes, print files, colour verification and production readiness before the carton moves into manufacturing.<sup><a href=\"#ref-3\">3<\/a><\/sup>\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-band npk-band--green\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--npk-blue-dark);font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800;\">\n            Final artwork should include<br \/>\n          <\/h3>\n<ul class=\"npk-list\">\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">1<\/span><span>Approved dieline and correct panel orientation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">2<\/span><span>Bleed, trim, fold and safe-area compliance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">3<\/span><span>Linked or embedded high-resolution images.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">4<\/span><span>Correct colour setup, fonts and vector elements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"npk-num\">5<\/span><span>Barcode, QR code and required-copy placement review.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-image-band\">\n<div class=\"npk-image-band__grid\">\n<div>\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n              src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_dieline.webp\"\n              alt=\"Dieline and structural design for folding carton print specifications\"\n              loading=\"lazy\"\n            ><\/p>\n<p class=\"npk-caption\">\n              Dieline accuracy helps ensure that print files align with folding, cutting, gluing and final carton presentation.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Prepress Review<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"npk-h2\">The dieline is the bridge between design and production<\/h3>\n<p class=\"npk-body\" style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\n              Folding carton specifications are not isolated details. Bleed, colour, images, typography, barcodes, folds and finishing all have to work within the same structural file.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>  <!-- CTA --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--soft\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-cta\">\n<h2>Prepare folding carton artwork for print before production starts<\/h2>\n<p>\n          Send Netpak your dieline, artwork files, linked images, colour references, barcode requirements, finishing goals, board preference, proofing needs, quantities and launch timeline. Netpak can help review structure, prepress, offset printing, finishing and production readiness before the carton moves to press.\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-actions\">\n          <a class=\"npk-btn npk-btn--primary\" href=\"\/en\/request-a-quote\/\">Request a print file review<\/a><br \/>\n          <a class=\"npk-btn npk-btn--light\" href=\"mailto:sales@netpak.com\">Email sales@netpak.com<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>  <!-- RELATED RESOURCES --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">Related Resources<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-gradient-title\">Continue planning print-ready folding carton packaging<\/h2>\n<p class=\"npk-lead\">\n        These Netpak resources can help connect print specifications to dielines, prepress, offset printing, finishing and carton production.\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-grid npk-grid--4 npk-related-grid\" style=\"margin-top:34px;\">\n<p>        <a class=\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\" href=\"\/en\/packaging-services\/structure-prepress\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-card__image\">\n            <img\n              src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_dieline-1.webp\"\n              alt=\"Dieline and prepress review for folding carton print files\"\n              width=\"800\"\n              height=\"600\"\n              loading=\"lazy\"\n              decoding=\"async\"\n            >\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-card__body\">\n            <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Prepress<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Structure and prepress<\/h3>\n<p>Plan dielines, prototypes, artwork, files, colour verification and production readiness.<\/p>\n<p>            <span class=\"npk-card__link\">Open service page<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<p>        <\/a><\/p>\n<p>        <a class=\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\" href=\"\/en\/packaging-services\/offset-printing\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-card__image\">\n            <img\n              src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_plaques_impression.webp\"\n              alt=\"Offset printing for folding carton packaging\"\n              width=\"800\"\n              height=\"600\"\n              loading=\"lazy\"\n              decoding=\"async\"\n            >\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-card__body\">\n            <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Printing<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Offset printing<\/h3>\n<p>Support sharp graphics, colour consistency and high-quality carton presentation.<\/p>\n<p>            <span class=\"npk-card__link\">Open service page<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<p>        <\/a><\/p>\n<p>        <a class=\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\" href=\"\/en\/packaging-services\/enhanced-finishing\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-card__image\">\n            <img\n              src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img_laminage.webp\"\n              alt=\"Finishing and lamination specifications for folding cartons\"\n              width=\"800\"\n              height=\"600\"\n              loading=\"lazy\"\n              decoding=\"async\"\n            >\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-card__body\">\n            <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Finishing<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Enhanced finishing<\/h3>\n<p>Review coating, varnish, lamination and finishing choices before production.<\/p>\n<p>            <span class=\"npk-card__link\">Open service page<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<p>        <\/a><\/p>\n<p>        <a class=\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\" href=\"\/en\/packaging-services\/quality-certifications\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"npk-card__image\">\n            <img\n              src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/iso-9001-certification.png\"\n              alt=\"Quality systems for folding carton packaging production\"\n              width=\"800\"\n              height=\"600\"\n              loading=\"lazy\"\n              decoding=\"async\"\n            >\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"npk-card__body\">\n            <span class=\"npk-card__tag\">Quality<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Quality and certifications<\/h3>\n<p>Review quality systems, production control, traceability and certification context.<\/p>\n<p>            <span class=\"npk-card__link\">Open service page<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<p>        <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>  <!-- REFERENCES --><\/p>\n<section class=\"npk-section npk-section--soft\">\n<div class=\"npk-wrap\">\n<div class=\"npk-eyebrow\">References<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"npk-h2\">Sources<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"npk-ref-list\">\n<li id=\"ref-1\">\n          Adobe, How to set a print bleed in InDesign.<br \/>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/si\/indesign\/how-to\/set-print-bleed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/si\/indesign\/how-to\/set-print-bleed.html<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n<li id=\"ref-2\">\n          Adobe, Use Photoshop with a commercial printing press.<br \/>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/photoshop\/using\/printing-images-commercial-printing-press.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/photoshop\/using\/printing-images-commercial-printing-press.html<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n<li id=\"ref-3\">\n          Netpak, Structural Design &amp; Prepress for Folding Cartons.<br \/>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netpak.com\/en\/packaging-services\/structure-prepress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.netpak.com\/en\/packaging-services\/structure-prepress\/<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n<li id=\"ref-4\">\n          Netpak, Offset Printing for Folding Cartons.<br \/>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netpak.com\/en\/packaging-services\/offset-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.netpak.com\/en\/packaging-services\/offset-printing\/<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n<li id=\"ref-5\">\n          Netpak, Folding Carton Finishing Services.<br \/>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netpak.com\/en\/packaging-services\/enhanced-finishing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.netpak.com\/en\/packaging-services\/enhanced-finishing\/<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n<li id=\"ref-6\">\n          Netpak, Packaging Quality &amp; Certifications.<br \/>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netpak.com\/en\/packaging-services\/quality-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.netpak.com\/en\/packaging-services\/quality-certifications\/<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<!-- 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margin:0;\\n}\\n\\n.npk-related-card .npk-card__link{\\n  display:inline-flex;\\n  align-items:center;\\n  justify-content:center;\\n  width:max-content;\\n  min-height:42px;\\n  margin-top:20px;\\n  padding:11px 17px;\\n  border-radius:999px;\\n  color:#fff !important;\\n  background:var(--npk-blue-dark);\\n  font-size:13px;\\n  line-height:1;\\n  font-weight:800;\\n  text-decoration:none !important;\\n  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(17,38,82,.18);\\n  transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;\\n}\\n\\n.npk-related-card:hover .npk-card__link,\\n.npk-related-card:focus .npk-card__link{\\n  color:#fff !important;\\n  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#10285f 0%,#234b9d 72%,#2d5ab8 100%);\\n  transform:translateY(-2px);\\n  box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(17,38,82,.24);\\n}\\n\\n@media(max-width:1024px){\\n  .npk-related-card .npk-card__body h3{\\n    min-height:auto;\\n  }\\n\\n  .npk-related-card .npk-card__image img{\\n    height:190px;\\n  }\\n}\\n\\n@media(max-width:700px){\\n  .npk-wrap{padding:0 18px;}\\n  .npk-card,\\n  .npk-panel,\\n  .npk-band,\\n  .npk-cta{padding:24px;}\\n}\\n<\\\/style>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-print-specs\\\">\\n\\n  <!-- HERO -->\\n  <\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\" style=\\\"padding-top:96px;\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-split\\\">\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Print Specifications<\\\/div>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<h1 class=\\\"npk-title\\\">\\n            It\\u2019s All in the Details: Print Specifications for Folding Carton Packaging\\n          <\\\/h1>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n            Print specifications help turn approved packaging artwork into production-ready files. For folding cartons, details such as bleed, dielines, image resolution, colour mode, type size, barcode placement and file preparation can affect print quality, cutting accuracy and the final carton result.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-pill-row\\\" aria-label=\\\"Print specification priorities\\\">\\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-pill\\\"><span class=\\\"npk-dot\\\"><\\\/span> Bleed and trim<\\\/div>\\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-pill\\\"><span class=\\\"npk-dot\\\"><\\\/span> CMYK colour<\\\/div>\\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-pill\\\"><span class=\\\"npk-dot\\\"><\\\/span> Image resolution<\\\/div>\\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-pill\\\"><span class=\\\"npk-dot\\\"><\\\/span> Prepress review<\\\/div>\\n          <\\\/div>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<aside class=\\\"npk-panel\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Good print files reduce production risk<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            A folding carton file has to do more than look right on screen. It has to align with the dieline, print process, paperboard, finishing, cutting, folding and gluing requirements that will shape the final package.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-panel__list\\\">\\n            <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Artwork built with correct bleed, trim and safety areas.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Images, colour mode and typography prepared for print.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-check\\\">\\u2713<\\\/span><span>Prepress review before files move to production.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n          <\\\/ul>\\n        <\\\/aside>\\n\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band__grid\\\">\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<div>\\n            <img\\n              src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/img_decoupage-1.webp\\\"\\n              alt=\\\"Printed folding carton sheet setup for print specifications and die-cutting\\\"\\n              loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n            >\\n            <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-caption\\\">\\n              Print specifications help align artwork, press sheets, bleed, trim, cutting, folding and finishing before production.\\n            <\\\/p>\\n          <\\\/div>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<div>\\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Artwork Readiness<\\\/div>\\n            <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">Packaging print specs protect the final carton<\\\/h2>\\n            <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:14px;\\\">\\n              A small file issue can become a visible carton issue after printing, die-cutting or folding. Print specifications help reduce misalignment, soft images, incorrect colour setup, illegible text, missing bleed and production delays.\\n            <\\\/p>\\n          <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/section>\\n\\n  <\/p>\n<hr class=\\\"npk-rule\\\">\\n\\n  <!-- WHY SPECS MATTER -->\\n  <\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--soft\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Production Control<\\\/div>\\n      <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">Why print specifications matter in folding carton production<\\\/h2>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n        Specifications define how packaging artwork should be prepared before it reaches press. They help align the customer\\u2019s design intent with the technical requirements of printing, finishing and converting.\\n      <\\\/p>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-grid npk-grid--4\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:34px;\\\">\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">1. Accuracy<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Keep artwork aligned to the dieline<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Files must match the approved carton structure, panel layout, trim, fold lines, glue areas and production orientation.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/article>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">2. Quality<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Protect print clarity<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Image resolution, colour mode, font handling and artwork quality affect how cleanly graphics reproduce on paperboard.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/article>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">3. Speed<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Reduce prepress delays<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Complete print-ready files help reduce back-and-forth corrections before production.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/article>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">4. Consistency<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Support repeat production<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Clear specs help maintain quality across SKUs, product lines, reorders and future packaging updates.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/section>\\n\\n  <!-- BLEED -->\\n  <\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Bleed Specifications<\\\/div>\\n      <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">Bleed gives artwork room to print and trim correctly<\\\/h2>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-split\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:28px;\\\">\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-body\\\">\\n            <\/p>\n<p>\\n              Bleed is the artwork area that extends beyond the final trim line. It gives the printer and converter a safety zone so that background colours, images or graphics that touch the edge of a panel can be trimmed cleanly without unwanted white gaps.\\n            <\\\/p>\\n\\n            <\/p>\n<p>\\n              Adobe\\u2019s InDesign print handoff guidance explains that print PDFs should capture bleed details and use document bleed settings when exporting files for print.<sup><a href=\\\"#ref-1\\\">1<\\\/a><\\\/sup> In folding carton work, bleed is especially important because graphics often cross panel edges, fold areas or display-facing surfaces.\\n            <\\\/p>\\n\\n            <\/p>\n<p>\\n              At the file-preparation stage, bleed should be set before artwork is treated as final. Adding it late can force design adjustments, image extension or panel corrections.\\n            <\\\/p>\\n          <\\\/div>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-band npk-band--green\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<h3 style=\\\"margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--npk-blue-dark);font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800;\\\">\\n            Bleed review should confirm\\n          <\\\/h3>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-list\\\">\\n            <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">1<\\\/span><span>Artwork extends past trim where needed.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">2<\\\/span><span>Critical copy and logos remain inside safe areas.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">3<\\\/span><span>Images and backgrounds cover full panel edges.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">4<\\\/span><span>Fold, trim and glue areas are respected.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">5<\\\/span><span>Final PDF export includes the correct bleed settings.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n          <\\\/ul>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/section>\\n\\n  <!-- TYPE AND LEGIBILITY -->\\n<br \/>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--soft\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Typography<\\\/div>\\n      <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">Type size, font weight and contrast affect carton readability<\\\/h2>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n        Packaging copy has to remain legible after printing, coating, folding and handling. Font size, line weight, colour contrast, reversed type and substrate choice can all affect readability.\\n      <\\\/p>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-grid npk-grid--3\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:34px;\\\">\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Size<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Confirm minimum readable type<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Small ingredient copy, instructions, regulatory text and multilingual panels should be checked against the final printed size.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/article>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Weight<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Avoid fragile thin strokes<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Extremely thin fonts, fine rules or delicate reversed text may lose clarity depending on ink, board, coating and print conditions.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/article>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Contrast<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Keep critical copy easy to read<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Low-contrast colour combinations can look clean on screen but become difficult to read on the finished carton.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band__grid\\\">\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<div>\\n            <img\\n              src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/img_prototype.webp\\\"\\n              alt=\\\"Folding carton prototype review for print specifications and readability\\\"\\n              loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n            >\\n            <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-caption\\\">\\n              Prototype and proof review can help catch readability, panel hierarchy and artwork-placement issues before production.\\n            <\\\/p>\\n          <\\\/div>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<div>\\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Proofing<\\\/div>\\n            <\/p>\n<h3 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">Specs are easier to correct before the carton reaches press<\\\/h3>\\n            <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:14px;\\\">\\n              Typography, icons, barcodes, QR codes, nutrition panels, warnings and usage instructions should be reviewed at final size. The goal is to catch legibility and placement problems before the file becomes a production issue.\\n            <\\\/p>\\n          <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/section>\\n\\n  <!-- IMAGE RESOLUTION -->\\n  <\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Image Resolution<\\\/div>\\n      <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">Image quality depends on effective resolution at final print size<\\\/h2>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-split\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:28px;\\\">\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-body\\\">\\n            <\/p>\n<p>\\n              A low-resolution image may look acceptable on screen but print blurry, soft or pixelated on the carton. For print production, image resolution should be evaluated at the final placed size, not only by looking at the original file.\\n            <\\\/p>\\n\\n            <\/p>\n<p>\\n              Adobe\\u2019s commercial-printing guidance notes that many photographic print workflows use an optimal resolution range of 300 to 400 dpi.<sup><a href=\\\"#ref-2\\\">2<\\\/a><\\\/sup> Packaging projects should follow the printer\\u2019s specifications because requirements can vary by image type, print process, screening, paperboard and viewing distance.\\n            <\\\/p>\\n\\n            <\/p>\n<p>\\n              Product photography, lifestyle imagery, textures, gradients and background images should all be checked before final artwork approval.\\n            <\\\/p>\\n          <\\\/div>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-band npk-band--green\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<h3 style=\\\"margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--npk-blue-dark);font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800;\\\">\\n            Image review should confirm\\n          <\\\/h3>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-list\\\">\\n            <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">1<\\\/span><span>Effective resolution at final printed size.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">2<\\\/span><span>Image scaling, cropping and placement.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">3<\\\/span><span>No visible pixelation, softness or compression artifacts.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">4<\\\/span><span>Correct colour profile and conversion approach.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">5<\\\/span><span>Linked images included or embedded correctly in final files.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n          <\\\/ul>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/section>\\n\\n  <!-- CMYK AND COLOUR -->\\n<br \/>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--soft\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Colour Specifications<\\\/div>\\n      <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">CMYK, spot colours and colour expectations need to be defined clearly<\\\/h2>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n        Screen colour and printed colour are not the same. Packaging artwork should be prepared for the intended print process, paperboard, coatings and colour-management workflow.\\n      <\\\/p>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-grid npk-grid--3\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:34px;\\\">\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">CMYK<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Prepare process colour for print<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            CMYK uses cyan, magenta, yellow and black inks for process printing. Artwork should be reviewed before conversion and output.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/article>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Spot Colours<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Define brand colours correctly<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Brand colours, Pantone references and special inks should be clearly identified when they are part of the production plan.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/article>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<article class=\\\"npk-card\\\">\\n          <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Substrate<\\\/span>\\n          <\/p>\n<h3>Account for paperboard and finish<\\\/h3>\\n          <\/p>\n<p>\\n            Board shade, coating, varnish, lamination and surface texture can affect how colour is perceived on the finished carton.\\n          <\\\/p>\\n        <\\\/article>\\n\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band__grid\\\">\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<div>\\n            <img\\n              src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/img_couleurs.webp\\\"\\n              alt=\\\"Ink and colour setup for folding carton print specifications\\\"\\n              loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n            >\\n            <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-caption\\\">\\n              Colour specifications help align artwork, ink setup, proofing, press conditions, board choice and customer expectations.\\n            <\\\/p>\\n          <\\\/div>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<div>\\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Colour Control<\\\/div>\\n            <\/p>\n<h3 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">Colour expectations should be set before files are approved<\\\/h3>\\n            <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:14px;\\\">\\n              Packaging colour must be managed across files, proofing, press, paperboard and finishing. Netpak\\u2019s offset printing capabilities support sharp graphics, colour consistency and folding carton presentation across production programs.<sup><a href=\\\"#ref-4\\\">4<\\\/a><\\\/sup>\\n            <\\\/p>\\n          <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/section>\\n\\n  <!-- DIELINES AND FILE HANDOFF -->\\n  <\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Dielines and File Handoff<\\\/div>\\n      <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">Artwork has to fit the approved carton structure<\\\/h2>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-split\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:28px;\\\">\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div>\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-body\\\">\\n            <\/p>\n<p>\\n              Folding carton artwork should be built on the correct dieline. The file should respect trim lines, fold lines, glue areas, tuck panels, windows, hang tabs, barcode zones, QR-code zones, copy-safe areas and panel orientation.\\n            <\\\/p>\\n\\n            <\/p>\n<p>\\n              A packaging file can be visually attractive and still be technically incorrect if it does not match the final structure. That is why structure and prepress review should happen before production artwork is finalized.\\n            <\\\/p>\\n\\n            <\/p>\n<p>\\n              Netpak\\u2019s structural design and prepress services help align dielines, prototypes, print files, colour verification and production readiness before the carton moves into manufacturing.<sup><a href=\\\"#ref-3\\\">3<\\\/a><\\\/sup>\\n            <\\\/p>\\n          <\\\/div>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-band npk-band--green\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<h3 style=\\\"margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--npk-blue-dark);font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:800;\\\">\\n            Final artwork should include\\n          <\\\/h3>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<ul class=\\\"npk-list\\\">\\n            <\/p>\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">1<\\\/span><span>Approved dieline and correct panel orientation.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">2<\\\/span><span>Bleed, trim, fold and safe-area compliance.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">3<\\\/span><span>Linked or embedded high-resolution images.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">4<\\\/span><span>Correct colour setup, fonts and vector elements.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n\n<li><span class=\\\"npk-num\\\">5<\\\/span><span>Barcode, QR code and required-copy placement review.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\n          <\\\/ul>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-image-band__grid\\\">\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<div>\\n            <img\\n              src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/img_dieline.webp\\\"\\n              alt=\\\"Dieline and structural design for folding carton print specifications\\\"\\n              loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n            >\\n            <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-caption\\\">\\n              Dieline accuracy helps ensure that print files align with folding, cutting, gluing and final carton presentation.\\n            <\\\/p>\\n          <\\\/div>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<div>\\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Prepress Review<\\\/div>\\n            <\/p>\n<h3 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">The dieline is the bridge between design and production<\\\/h3>\\n            <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-body\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:14px;\\\">\\n              Folding carton specifications are not isolated details. Bleed, colour, images, typography, barcodes, folds and finishing all have to work within the same structural file.\\n            <\\\/p>\\n          <\\\/div>\\n\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/section>\\n\\n  <!-- CTA -->\\n  <\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--soft\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-cta\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<h2>Prepare folding carton artwork for print before production starts<\\\/h2>\\n        <\/p>\n<p>\\n          Send Netpak your dieline, artwork files, linked images, colour references, barcode requirements, finishing goals, board preference, proofing needs, quantities and launch timeline. Netpak can help review structure, prepress, offset printing, finishing and production readiness before the carton moves to press.\\n        <\\\/p>\\n\\n        <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-actions\\\">\\n          <a class=\\\"npk-btn npk-btn--primary\\\" href=\\\"\\\/en\\\/request-a-quote\\\/\\\">Request a print file review<\\\/a>\\n          <a class=\\\"npk-btn npk-btn--light\\\" href=\\\"mailto:sales@netpak.com\\\">Email sales@netpak.com<\\\/a>\\n        <\\\/div>\\n      <\\\/div>\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/section>\\n\\n  <!-- RELATED RESOURCES -->\\n  <\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">Related Resources<\\\/div>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-gradient-title\\\">Continue planning print-ready folding carton packaging<\\\/h2>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\\\"npk-lead\\\">\\n        These Netpak resources can help connect print specifications to dielines, prepress, offset printing, finishing and carton production.\\n      <\\\/p>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-grid npk-grid--4 npk-related-grid\\\" style=\\\"margin-top:34px;\\\">\\n\\n        <a class=\\\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\\\" href=\\\"\\\/en\\\/packaging-services\\\/structure-prepress\\\/\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__image\\\">\\n            <img\\n              src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/img_dieline-1.webp\\\"\\n              alt=\\\"Dieline and prepress review for folding carton print files\\\"\\n              width=\\\"800\\\"\\n              height=\\\"600\\\"\\n              loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n              decoding=\\\"async\\\"\\n            >\\n          <\\\/div>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__body\\\">\\n            <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Prepress<\\\/span>\\n            <\/p>\n<h3>Structure and prepress<\\\/h3>\\n            <\/p>\n<p>Plan dielines, prototypes, artwork, files, colour verification and production readiness.<\\\/p>\\n            <span class=\\\"npk-card__link\\\">Open service page<\\\/span>\\n          <\\\/div>\\n        <\\\/a>\\n\\n        <a class=\\\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\\\" href=\\\"\\\/en\\\/packaging-services\\\/offset-printing\\\/\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__image\\\">\\n            <img\\n              src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/img_plaques_impression.webp\\\"\\n              alt=\\\"Offset printing for folding carton packaging\\\"\\n              width=\\\"800\\\"\\n              height=\\\"600\\\"\\n              loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n              decoding=\\\"async\\\"\\n            >\\n          <\\\/div>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__body\\\">\\n            <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Printing<\\\/span>\\n            <\/p>\n<h3>Offset printing<\\\/h3>\\n            <\/p>\n<p>Support sharp graphics, colour consistency and high-quality carton presentation.<\\\/p>\\n            <span class=\\\"npk-card__link\\\">Open service page<\\\/span>\\n          <\\\/div>\\n        <\\\/a>\\n\\n        <a class=\\\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\\\" href=\\\"\\\/en\\\/packaging-services\\\/enhanced-finishing\\\/\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__image\\\">\\n            <img\\n              src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/12\\\/img_laminage.webp\\\"\\n              alt=\\\"Finishing and lamination specifications for folding cartons\\\"\\n              width=\\\"800\\\"\\n              height=\\\"600\\\"\\n              loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n              decoding=\\\"async\\\"\\n            >\\n          <\\\/div>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__body\\\">\\n            <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Finishing<\\\/span>\\n            <\/p>\n<h3>Enhanced finishing<\\\/h3>\\n            <\/p>\n<p>Review coating, varnish, lamination and finishing choices before production.<\\\/p>\\n            <span class=\\\"npk-card__link\\\">Open service page<\\\/span>\\n          <\\\/div>\\n        <\\\/a>\\n\\n        <a class=\\\"npk-card npk-card--link npk-related-card\\\" href=\\\"\\\/en\\\/packaging-services\\\/quality-certifications\\\/\\\">\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__image\\\">\\n            <img\\n              src=\\\"\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/iso-9001-certification.png\\\"\\n              alt=\\\"Quality systems for folding carton packaging production\\\"\\n              width=\\\"800\\\"\\n              height=\\\"600\\\"\\n              loading=\\\"lazy\\\"\\n              decoding=\\\"async\\\"\\n            >\\n          <\\\/div>\\n\\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-card__body\\\">\\n            <span class=\\\"npk-card__tag\\\">Quality<\\\/span>\\n            <\/p>\n<h3>Quality and certifications<\\\/h3>\\n            <\/p>\n<p>Review quality systems, production control, traceability and certification context.<\\\/p>\\n            <span class=\\\"npk-card__link\\\">Open service page<\\\/span>\\n          <\\\/div>\\n        <\\\/a>\\n\\n      <\\\/div>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/section>\\n\\n  <!-- REFERENCES -->\\n  <\/p>\n<section class=\\\"npk-section npk-section--soft\\\">\\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-wrap\\\">\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\\\"npk-eyebrow\\\">References<\\\/div>\\n      <\/p>\n<h2 class=\\\"npk-h2\\\">Sources<\\\/h2>\\n\\n      <\/p>\n<ol class=\\\"npk-ref-list\\\">\\n        <\/p>\n<li id=\\\"ref-1\\\">\\n          Adobe, How to set a print bleed in InDesign.\\n          <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/helpx.adobe.com\\\/si\\\/indesign\\\/how-to\\\/set-print-bleed.html\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">https:\\\/\\\/helpx.adobe.com\\\/si\\\/indesign\\\/how-to\\\/set-print-bleed.html<\\\/a>\\n        <\\\/li>\\n\\n\n<li id=\\\"ref-2\\\">\\n          Adobe, Use Photoshop with a commercial printing press.\\n          <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/helpx.adobe.com\\\/photoshop\\\/using\\\/printing-images-commercial-printing-press.html\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">https:\\\/\\\/helpx.adobe.com\\\/photoshop\\\/using\\\/printing-images-commercial-printing-press.html<\\\/a>\\n        <\\\/li>\\n\\n\n<li id=\\\"ref-3\\\">\\n          Netpak, Structural Design &amp; Prepress for Folding Cartons.\\n          <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.netpak.com\\\/en\\\/packaging-services\\\/structure-prepress\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.netpak.com\\\/en\\\/packaging-services\\\/structure-prepress\\\/<\\\/a>\\n        <\\\/li>\\n\\n\n<li id=\\\"ref-4\\\">\\n          Netpak, Offset Printing for Folding Cartons.\\n          <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.netpak.com\\\/en\\\/packaging-services\\\/offset-printing\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.netpak.com\\\/en\\\/packaging-services\\\/offset-printing\\\/<\\\/a>\\n        <\\\/li>\\n\\n\n<li id=\\\"ref-5\\\">\\n          Netpak, Folding Carton Finishing Services.\\n          <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.netpak.com\\\/en\\\/packaging-services\\\/enhanced-finishing\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.netpak.com\\\/en\\\/packaging-services\\\/enhanced-finishing\\\/<\\\/a>\\n        <\\\/li>\\n\\n\n<li id=\\\"ref-6\\\">\\n          Netpak, Packaging Quality &amp; Certifications.\\n          <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.netpak.com\\\/en\\\/packaging-services\\\/quality-certifications\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.netpak.com\\\/en\\\/packaging-services\\\/quality-certifications\\\/<\\\/a>\\n        <\\\/li>\\n      <\\\/ol>\\n\\n    <\\\/div>\\n  <\\\/section>\\n\\n<\\\/article>\"}}]}]}]}],\"version\":\"4.5.32\"} --><br \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Print Specifications It\u2019s All in the Details: Print Specifications for Folding Carton Packaging Print specifications help turn approved packaging artwork into production-ready files. 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