Offset Printing

Offset Printing is a professional high-volume printing method that delivers sharp image quality, accurate color consistency, and cost efficiency for bulk box production.

In our box manufacturing process, offset printing uses printing plates to transfer ink onto rubber blankets, which then apply the image onto paperboard sheets. This indirect printing method ensures clean details, smooth gradients, and uniform color output across large quantities.

Offset printing is the recommended solution for medium to large production runs where quality and per-unit cost optimization are critical.

🔍 How It Works

1. Artwork is separated into CMYK color plates.

2. Printing plates are manufactured for each color.

3. Ink transfers from plate → rubber blanket → paperboard.

4. Printed sheets proceed to lamination, die-cutting, and box conversion.

Plate setup is required before production begins.

🎯 Best For

• Large quantity orders (Print above 1000 nos.)

• Corporate packaging production

• Retail product boxes

• Brand-consistent packaging lines

• Complex artwork with fine details

✅ Advantages

• Superior print clarity and detail

• Excellent color consistency across batches

• Cost-effective for high volumes (Above 1000 nos)

• Supports special inks (Pantone, metallic inks)

• Ideal for lamination, Spot UV, embossing, and foiling combinations

⚠️ Limitations / Considerations

• Plate making cost required

• Not economical for small quantities

• Longer setup time compared to digital printing

• Artwork changes require new plates

📊 Offset vs Digital (General Guidance)

• Small Quantities / Prototypes → Digital Printing Recommended

• Medium to Large Quantities → Offset Printing Most Cost-Effective

⚙️ Technical Notes

• Applicable only to boxes manufactured by us

• Artwork required in vector format (AI / PDF preferred)

• CMYK or Pantone color specification required

• Pricing depends on size, coverage, and production quantity

✨Estimated cost

Plates cost – 4 color – Rs. 10,000.00

Printing cost – A3 size  / 4 Color – Rs. 5+  per print