What a Good Print Looks Like
Vibrant Colours: Match the brand colours accurately. No dull, faded, or incorrect tones.
Sharp Text: Clear, legible, and smudge-free. No blurring or ghosting.
Correct Scale: Designs must be printed at 100% / "actual size" to avoid cut-off or undersized content.
Clean Finish: No smudging, streaking, or ink transfer. Paper must be dry and clean.
Insert Placement in Packaging
Inserts should be packed face-up on the top layer, so it's the first thing a customer sees.
For fragile or premium items, inserts may go in a designated slot or envelope where applicable.
Visual Quality Control (QC)
Before packing:
Confirm the insert matches the preview.
Visually inspect for ink smearing, incorrect colours, or cropped text.
Check if the text is legible and large enough to comfortably read.
Look for staining or heavy ink patches.
Reprint if any visual defects are present. Do not send out flawed prints.
Common Issues & Fixes
Issue | What it Looks Like | Fix |
Ink smearing / wet ink | Blurry or smudged text, visible ink residue | Run printer cleaning cycle; allow time to dry |
Colours off (too light/dark) | Logos look faded or incorrect | Check ink levels; replace low cartridges |
Text too small or cut off | Gift message unreadable or cropped | Set scaling to 100% / 'Actual Size' |
Printing in B&W | Colour missing from design | Replace colour cartridges before printing |
Insert missing | No card in box | Add insert at final QC before sealing |
Quick Checklist (For Daily Use)
Please review and tick off before starting production.
☐ Ink levels (colour + black) are full
☐ Printer cleaning cycle run this week
☐ Test print matches the reference example
☐ Print scaling is set to 100% / "Actual Size"
☐ Correct cardstock is loaded (not standard paper)
☐ Insert is placed face-up on top layer in each box
Reference Print Standard
Keep one high-quality example ("gold standard") near the printer:
Use it for daily comparison against new prints
Helps quickly spot issues with colour, layout, or clarity
Paper Storage & Handling
Use only approved cardstock with correct weight and texture
Store inserts flat in a dry, temperature-stable area
Avoid humid, dusty, or bent paper which can affect print feed or quality
For any recurring issues or unclear results, contact your Yuzu ops contact or run a test batch before continuing production.