Paper packaging
Step by step instruction
Paper packaging
Step by step instruction
Discover how you can produce a creative and classy packaging using custom coloured paper with laser cutting and engraving.
Preparation
Material required
- Uncoated, colored paper 130 g
- Paper glue or double-sided adhesive discs
Machine used
- Speedy 360 80 Watt
- 2" lens
- Aluminum grit cutting table
For this sample you can use any machine from the Speedy laser engraver series.
Tips
- Use the grayscale matrix to find out the correct parameters for your material
Step by step
Step 1: Import /create design template
Import our graphic into your graphic program. Adapt it to your customers' needs and send it to the laser.
Print settings
Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
---|---|---|
Standard | 333 dpi | non |
Halftone | Others |
---|---|
Black & White | - |
Step 2: Laser process
To laser engrave this kind of paper, minimal laser power is required due to the material being bleached. Insert the paper into your laser engraver and start the laser process using the parameters below:
LASER PARAMETER
Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz: |
---|---|---|---|---|
black | Engrave CO2 | 10 | 10 | 500 |
red | Cut CO2 | 2 | 2 | 1000 |
blue | Cut CO2 | 7 | 4 | 1000 |
cyan | Cut CO2 | 9 | 9 | 1000 |
Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
---|---|---|---|
1 | on | - | - |
1 | on | + 3 mm | - |
1 | on | + 3 mm | - |
1 | on | - | - |
Step 3: Post-processing
Remove the paper from the laser machine. First fold along all folding lines and glue packaging together using paper glue or the double-sided adhesive disks.
Inspirations
Using different kinds of paper for impressive effects, click here to find more designs for paper packaging.