Inks for Printing on Cardboard
Kao Collins manufactures industrial inkjet inks that produce high-quality results on primary and secondary corrugated boxes, shelf-ready packaging, and point-of-purchase displays. Inks are available for printing with leading thermal inkjet (TIJ), piezo, or continuous inkjet (CIJ) technologies.
Inks for Marking, Coding, and Packaging Cardboard Products
Manufacturers are turning to industrial inkjet printing systems for marking, coding, and addressing corrugated boxes for product shipping.
Today, brands are also printing short-run or personalized primary packaging to enhance the customer experience.
Digital printing offers the most cost-effective workflow for your cardboard printing needs.
Kao produces inks that deliver printing results with high scannability of barcodes and stunning product package design.
Cardboard Inks for Printing Barcodes and Tracking Data
The type of cardboard on which your barcodes and tracking information are printed will determine the best inks for your marking and coding needs.
Different black ink formulations produce optimal results for glossy, coated, and porous surfaces on plain brown boxes.
| Cardboard Type | Ink Types | Printhead Technology |
| Glossy cardboard or cartons | Solvent-based inks | |
| Coated cardboard or cartons | Water-based inks | |
| Oil-based inks | ||
| Porous Cardboard | Bio-based Mineral-oil-free (MOF)* |
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| Oil-based inks | ||
| Water-based inks |
*MOF (Mineral-Oil-Free) inks from Kao Collins have been engineered as a direct replacement for petroleum-based inks.
We can help you choose inks for marking and coding.
Cardboard Inks for Branding or Visual Appeal
Flexible, high-quality inkjet printing has the power to differentiate your products with shorter runs of boxes and promotional corrugated materials.
Inkjet printing dominates production of the quick turn-around of cardboard packaging and point-of-purchase displays.
When integrated with variable data, digital printing offers mass customization of cardboard and corrugated packaging.
These inks are available in black, CMYK, and spot colors. Kao Collins also offers color matching for inks to meet brand specifications.
| Cardboard Type | Ink Types | Printhead Technology |
| Glossy cardboard or cartons | ||
| Coated cardboard or cartons | ||
| Water-based inks | ||
| Oil-based ink | ||
| Porous Cardboard | Water-based inks | |
| Bio-based Mineral-oil-free (MOF)* |
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| Oil-based inks |
*MOF (Mineral-Oil-Free) inks from Kao Collins have been engineered as a direct replacement for petroleum-based inks.
We can help you choose inks for primary cardboard packaging.
Inkjet Inks for Printing Point of Purchase Displays
Industrial inkjet printing produces eye-catching cardboard promotional signage and shelf-ready packaging. Our UV-curable, LED-curable, and eco-friendly LUNAJET water-based inks deliver vibrant results that dry quickly on glossy and coated cardboard.
| Cardboard Type | Ink Types | Printhead Technology |
| Glossy cardboard | ||
| Coated cardboard | ||
| Water-based inks |
We can help you choose inks for point-of-purchase displays.
Let Our Ink Experts Find Your Ideal Solution
Contact Kao Collins to get technical assistance for choosing the best inkjet printing ink for your cardboard substrate.