With the development and innovation of modern printing technology, album sample and packaging printing occupy an important position in modern market. While the two prints differ in appearance and function, they share many similarities in the printing process. This paper will focus on the differences between sample printing and package printing in order to help readers better understand the two types of printing.

First of all, in terms of size and specifications, the size and specifications of the album sample and the package printed are very different. Album samples are usually in smaller sizes and specifications, such as 8 or 16, while package printing is usually in larger sizes and specifications, such as folio or full sheet. This is because album samples often need to show the details and features of the product and require larger pages to accommodate more content. Packaging printing, on the other hand, takes into account the size and shape of the product, as well as the transportation and storage requirements, and therefore requires larger sizes and specifications.

Secondly, from the printing process and materials, the two kinds of printing also have great differences. Picture album samples are typically usedmore affordableand printing processes, such as four-color printing, to present a more exquisite, delicate picture effect. And the packaging printing is usually used higher quality paper and printing process, such as monochrome printing, two-color printing.4. Four-color spot color printing, UV printingetc. to meet the requirements of product packaging and cost control.

In addition, there are differences in binding between the two types of prints. Album samples are usually bound or stitched to ensure the firmness and stability of the page. And the packaging printing is usually used hot melt adhesive or cold adhesive bonding to ensure the packaging quality and sealability of the product.

Fourthly, in terms of printing frequency, album samples are constantly iterated with the addition of new products and the updating of original product data, resulting in the updating of the version of each batch of album samples, while packaged and printed products are rarely adjusted with the sales of the products. It is applicable to the long-term production of multiple follow-up orders.

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