When developing printed cosmetic packaging, customers often hear comments from manufacturers such as:
“We need to set up the printing registration again.”
“The artwork position has changed, so a new registration is required.”
“Even with the same bottle, changing the printing orientation may require a new setup.”
This can raise a few questions. What exactly is printing registration? Does it mean adding a mark to the bottle? Will it affect the final appearance?
In most cases, printing registration is about establishing the correct reference position for printing artwork on a container. It is not necessarily an additional mark printed on the bottle.
For cosmetic packaging, accurate registration helps ensure that logos, text, and graphics appear in the intended position and remain consistent throughout mass production.
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