Corrugated Box Printing Machine India | Carton Coding & Labeling Solutions
Corrugated boxes and cartons carry critical information that must be printed clearly and reliably at warehouse speed — batch codes, expiry dates, GS1 barcodes, shipping addresses, weight, and retailer-specific data for compliance and supply chain traceability. Videojet corrugated box printing machines and label applicators are trusted by FMCG, food, beverage, pharma, and logistics manufacturers across India for consistent, high-speed carton coding at every stage of production and distribution. Labels are applied to the outside of cartons and cases, on the top or side, and may contain bar codes, best before dates and other variable data for product identification and traceability.
What information is printed on corrugated boxes and cartons?
- GS1-128 and EAN barcodes — mandatory for supply chain traceability and retail scanning in India
- Batch number and lot code — for product traceability, quality control, and targeted recalls
- Expiry date and manufacturing date (MFD) — FSSAI and Legal Metrology mandated for food and consumer goods outer packaging
- MRP and net weight — Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 compliance on secondary packaging
- Shipping address and consignee details — for direct-to-retailer and e-commerce fulfilment operations
- Logos, product descriptions, and promotional graphics — for branded outer packaging and retail-ready display cartons
- Weight, storage temperature, and handling instructions — for regulated food, pharma, and chemical product outer cartons
Printing on boxes
Videojet offers multiple box printing solutions that provide options in character height, print resolution and bar code quality. Our printers are engineered for high uptime and reliability and help manufacturers focus on production and processes instead of worrying about printing codes.
In India, corrugated box printing is driven by retailer compliance requirements (GS1 barcodes, shipping labels), supply chain traceability (batch codes, lot numbers), and Legal Metrology regulations (MRP, net weight, manufacturer details on outer packaging). Videojet’s corrugated coding solutions — from large character inkjet case coders to print-and-apply label applicators — support all these requirements with purpose-formulated inks for high-resolution, scan-ready output on porous corrugated substrates.
Large character marker (LCM)
Videojet 2120
Large character marker (LCM)
Unicorn and Unicorn II
Box labeling machines
Label print & apply (LPA)
Videojet 9550
Laser printing on cardboard boxes
For corrugated cartons and cardboard boxes where permanent, tamper-proof coding is required — without ink or ribbon consumables — CO2 laser markers deliver ultra-high-speed marking of batch codes, barcodes, logos, and traceability data directly onto laser-receptive corrugated substrates. Preferred by manufacturers running high-volume case coding lines in India where total consumable cost and maintenance downtime are primary concerns.
Laser marking system
Videojet 3640
Laser marking system
Videojet 3350
Laser marking system
Videojet 3140
Which corrugated box printing solution is right for your application?
| Technology | Best for | Key advantage | Common India application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Character Inkjet (LCM) | High-speed case coding on porous corrugated boxes | Fast, reliable, low maintenance — prints at conveyor speed | FMCG, food, beverage, logistics warehouse case coding |
| Print & Apply Labeling (LPA) | High-information shipping labels with variable data and barcodes | High-resolution label with full GS1 barcode compliance | E-commerce, pharma, retail distribution center labeling |
| CO2 Laser Marking | Permanent, tamper-proof coding on laser-receptive corrugated | Zero consumable cost; permanent marks | High-volume case coding lines where ink-free operation is required |
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FAQ
A corrugated box printing machine is an industrial coding or labeling system that prints batch codes, barcodes, expiry dates, shipping information, and other variable data on corrugated cartons and cases — automatically at production or warehouse line speed.
Large character inkjet (LCM) printers are the most widely used for direct corrugated box coding in India — printing batch codes, dates, and addresses on porous corrugated at high line speed. For full shipping label compliance with GS1 barcodes, print-and-apply label applicators are preferred.
Under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, corrugated outer packaging of consumer goods must display MRP, net weight/quantity, manufacturer details, and country of origin. FSSAI regulations additionally require batch code and expiry/best-before date on food product outer cartons.
Yes. CO2 laser markers print permanently on laser-receptive corrugated cardboard — etching batch codes, barcodes, and logos with no ink or ribbon consumables. Ideal for high-volume case coding lines where total consumable cost and maintenance downtime are key concerns.
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