Adobe® PDF Print Engine

Packaging is a complex blend of design and technical precision, aimed at capturing consumer attention, conveying product value, and reinforcing brand identity. Success depends on a seamless process—from compelling visuals to accurate printing and converting. Printing conditions vary widely depending on substrate, press technology, ink type, and more, making quality control essential.

Modern packaging must also meet growing demands for transparency and traceability. Unique identifiers like barcodes and serial numbers, often linked to digital platforms or blockchain systems, provide stakeholders with insights into a product’s origin and movement through the supply chain.

Ink imprinted onto a product as part of a manufacturing process adds significant value, but its contribution is secondary to the innate value of the product itself. It's the content that is the essence of industrial printing.

Whether functional (e.g. serial number), or decorative (e.g. artwork), or a combination of both, industrial design must be carefully crafted to produce the intended visual effect. Raster Image Processing converts text, images and graphics into a pixel map which specifies exactly where the ink is to be printed on the product. Adobe PDF Print Engine is your strongest guarantee of consistency and predictability.

Core PDF technology offers key benefits for textile workflows—roll-to-roll, DTG, or cut & sew. It enables working from a single artwork file, scalable across sizes and fabric widths without compromising resolution. This ensures consistent output across any printer thanks to uniform data delivery. PSPs are not limited to one production method and can easily shift between printers or printing techniques like direct-to-textile or transfer paper.

Adobe's color technology also ensures consistent, repeatable color across fabrics, improving print reliability and removing ambiguity. As color consistency becomes critical, PSPs seek dependable printers and OEMs to avoid revenue loss from color errors. In a competitive, low-margin industry, stability, reliability, and efficiency are not just advantages—they are essential for success.