{"id":93,"date":"2017-07-26T19:34:08","date_gmt":"2017-07-26T19:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qapacklane-blog.packlane.com\/blog\/?p=93"},"modified":"2023-02-27T23:50:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T23:50:12","slug":"double-sided-printing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qapacklane-blog.packlane.com\/blog\/double-sided-printing\/","title":{"rendered":"Double the Delight with Double-Sided Printing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re the kind of person who believes the bigger the blank canvas, the better, then you\u2019re in luck! We\u2019ve just launched double-sided printing for mailer boxes, which means you now have double the space to unpack your creativity. Unboxing experiences are becoming increasingly important for subscription boxes, consumer goods businesses, and even marketing and PR agencies, so we wanted to ensure your customers got beautifully branded packaging that was 100% you, inside and out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/227130111\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help usher in this new feature, we\u2019ve provided a step by step guide and a few tips for making the most of our double-sided printing capabilities. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/packlane.com\/support\/how-do-i-design-the-inside-on-the-3d-mailer-design-tool\">How to design double-sided mailer boxes \u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>For step-by-step instructions for using our new online designer for double-sided designs, check out this new article on our Support Portal:<\/p>\n<h2>Tricks of the packaging trade<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating custom packaging can be tricky, so we\u2019ve put together a top tip list of things to keep in mind while you embark on your journey to double-sided mailer boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #777777;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #777777;\">Save your artwork in CMYK \u2013 If you decide to add your own artwork, make sure you\u2019re adding a design saved in CMYK. This will ensure you get a final product with colors closest to your vision.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #777777;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #777777;\">Be aware of budget &#8211; Double-sided printing is an excellent option to have, but it does require more ink and labor which consequently increases the cost of your project. Keep this in mind while working with a tight budget. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #777777;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #777777;\">Take advantage of our \u2018Share\u2019 option \u2013 It always helps to get a second opinion! Once you\u2019ve created your box, you can share it via a custom link so your colleagues and friends can take a look at what you&#8217;ve created. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #777777;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #777777;\">Color and Kraft \u2013 If you decide to go with our Kraft material, keep in mind that colors will be more muted or shifted toward yellow\/brown<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #777777;\">\u00a0than if you select white or Dreamcoat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #777777;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #777777;\">Design every inch \u2013 You now have the ability to design every part of your mailer box, including the closure flap. This can be a great opportunity for a little surprise and delight, like a secret message or discount. Take advantage!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #777777;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #777777;\">Got a special request? \u2013 Just because you don\u2019t see it in our design tool, doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t be done. Get in touch with our team and we\u2019ll see what we can do to customize your box even further.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporate these tips into your design, and you\u2019re sure to end up with a doubly beautiful custom box.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Double up on design inspiration<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double-sided printing means double the opportunity to leave a strong impression on your customer. Many brands use double-sided printing for delightful or informative interior messaging \u2013 like instructions, manifestos, social handles, and ingredients lists. Even a cheeky introduction can go a long way with your customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-95\" src=\"https:\/\/qapacklane-blog.packlane.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Zappos-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Double sided printing in box\" width=\"738\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qapacklane-blog.packlane.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Zappos-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/qapacklane-blog.packlane.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Zappos-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/qapacklane-blog.packlane.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Zappos-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qapacklane-blog.packlane.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Zappos-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">If you\u2019d prefer to <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">err<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0on the less wordy side, try a beautiful full bleed design or pattern on the interior of the box. Go bold with black and white stripes or elegant and upscale with a stone-inspired interior. There\u2019s no limit to what you can do with your unboxing experience when double-sided printing is involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And of course, If you have any questions about our products or design tool, never <a href=\"https:\/\/packlane.com\/support\">hesitate to shout<\/a>! Our goal is to make it as easy as possible to create the custom packaging of your dreams. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/packlane.com\/customize\/mailer-box?utm-source=internal&amp;utm-medium=blog\">Head<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/packlane.com\/customize\/mailer-box?utm-source=internal&amp;utm-medium=blog\"> on over to our interactive design lab<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to start unpacking your creativity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><code><\/code><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re the kind of person who believes the bigger the blank canvas, the better, then you\u2019re in luck! We\u2019ve just launched double-sided printing for mailer boxes, which means you now have double the space to unpack your creativity. 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