Custom Printing

Digital Print Packaging — Affordable, Fast & Eco-Friendly

Our economic and environmentally friendly digital print option is the smartest way to brand your packaging without the traditional cost of printing. Available on boxes, bags, pouches, and more — at PackQueen, we believe every business deserves great packaging at a great price.

25
Unit Minimum
5–10
Business Day Dispatch
CMYK
Full Colour Print
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100% Recyclable Cardboard
💡 How PackQueen Offers the Lowest Digital Print Pricing

Let's get into the detail about how our digital print offering is different — and how it can save your business money. While some digital printers can print all over a box, we've made some deliberate decisions to keep our pricing as low as possible. With minor modifications to your design, our customers are saving thousands of dollars on their branded packaging.

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Lowest Prices

Our focused print approach keeps costs down without compromising on brand impact.

Fast Turnaround

Dispatched in 5–10 business days from artwork approval.

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Full Colour CMYK

Print your logo and brand colours in full four-colour CMYK digital print.

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Eco Friendly

Water-based inks on 100% recyclable FSC-certified cardboard.

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Australian Made

Manufactured right here in our Thomastown, Melbourne warehouse.

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Low Minimums

Custom digital print runs starting from just 25 units.

📐 Digital Print Specifications

Here's what you need to know about our digital print specifications before placing your order.

Specification Details
Colour Full colour CMYK (four colour) digital print
Print area Top, front and back of the box only. Sides cannot be printed.
Clearance 20mm clearance required from the fold edge of the box
Max print width 280mm maximum print width
Material 100% recyclable Kraft Brown or Kraft White cardboard (no coated stocks)
Inks Water-based, environmentally friendly inks
White ink Not available — white ink cannot be printed
Minimum order 25 units
Dispatch time 5–10 business days from artwork approval (stocked boxes). 7–10 business days for made-to-order boxes. *During peak periods lead times may be longer.
Artwork formats .AI, .EPS, or high resolution vector PDF with fonts outlined. No JPEG, PNG or BMP files.

💡 Simplicity works best. Our customers who get the best results keep their messaging clear and clean — a full colour logo on the top, a website address or tagline on the back. Simple, impactful, and cost-effective. Large solid colour backgrounds and edge-to-edge printing are not suitable for our digital print option.

📦 What Can We Print On?

Our digital print option goes beyond boxes. We also offer digital printing across a range of bags and pouches — giving your brand a consistent, professional look across your entire packaging range.

Digital Print Boxes
Digital Print Boxes

Our core digital print product — full colour CMYK print on the top, front and back of your corrugated kraft box. Available in 700+ sizes from 25 units.

Calico Drawstring Bags Digital Print
Calico Drawstring Bags

Print your logo or brand on calico drawstring bags — a popular eco-friendly retail and gifting option.

Calico Tote Bags Digital Print
Calico Tote Bags

Branded calico tote bags for retail, events, and gifting. Reusable and on-brand every time.

Kraft Paper Gift Bags Digital Print
Kraft Paper Gift Bags

Print your brand on kraft paper gift bags — a versatile option for retail, hospitality, and gifting.

Paper Mailer Bags Digital Print
Paper Mailer Bags

Brand your paper mailer bags with your logo — a sustainable alternative to poly mailers for eCommerce shipping.

Stand Up Pouches Digital Print
Stand Up Pouches

Custom printed stand up pouches for food, supplements, coffee, and more. Full colour print available.

Wine Boxes Digital Print

Custom printed wine boxes for wineries, bottle shops, and gift hamper businesses. Perfect for branded gifting.

Pizza Boxes Digital Print

Custom printed pizza boxes for restaurants, food trucks, and delivery businesses. Available in a range of sizes.

Not sure if we can print on your product? Contact our team at info@packqueen.com.au or call 03 8689 9344 and we'll confirm suitability and provide a quote for your specific requirements.

Is Digital Print Right for Your Business?

Our digital print option is perfect for most businesses — but it's not for everyone. Here's a quick guide to help you decide.

✓ Digital Print IS Right For You If...
  • You want affordable branded packaging without large print runs
  • You need a simple print on the top, front and back of your box
  • You want full colour CMYK printing of your logo and brand
  • You want fast turnaround — 5–10 business days from artwork approval
  • You want eco-friendly packaging on 100% recyclable cardboard
  • You don't need edge-to-edge or full coverage printing
  • You don't need printing on the side flaps of your packaging
  • You want to impress customers with a branded unboxing experience
  • You want to encourage repeat purchases through brand recognition
✗ Digital Print Is NOT Right For You If...
  • You require edge-to-edge or all-over printing
  • You need printing on the side flaps of your packaging
  • Your design requires white ink printing
  • Your artwork features large solid colour backgrounds or blocks of colour
  • You need full coverage printing on all panels

If digital print isn't right for you, we have other print options available including screen print, foil, flexo, and offset. Get in touch to discuss the best option for your needs.

📊 Case Study: How One Business Saved Over $1,500

A business was printing an A4 mailer box with another supplier — a full coverage box including side panels. They wanted to reduce the cost per unit and came to PackQueen for help.

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Before PackQueen

Full coverage A4 mailer box including all side panels — high cost per unit with another printer.

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Our Solution

We suggested printing their logo on the top of the box and their website address on the back — simplified, clean, and impactful.

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The Result

The business saved just over $1,500 by switching to our digital print option — and became a loyal PackQueen customer.

Could your business save money too? Email info@packqueen.com.au or call 03 8689 9344 and our team will review your current packaging and let you know if our digital print option could save you money.

What Our Customers Say

We have hundreds of customers who love our digital print option and come back time and time again for the great price, quality, and fast turnaround times.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Jerky Club

"I recently started an eCommerce store called Jerky Club that sends award-winning, Aussie-made craft beef jerky and biltong directly to our subscribers. When it came time to ordering my custom printed packaging, PackQueen were flawless. Their customer service was responsive, their print design and ordering process was efficient, and their pricing is the best in the market. The packaging delivered was perfect for my business and the print quality was excellent. With the help of PackQueen I'm able to deliver a package that makes a professional first impression on my subscribers which keeps my business growing."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hamper Indulgence

"We offer premium gift hampers across Food & Wine, Corporate, Birthday, Christmas, New Baby, Baby Shower, Pamper, Condolences & Sympathies categories. PackQueen mailer boxes protect our beautiful gift boxes and their contents while providing custom, professional branding and recognition. The printing process with PackQueen was seamless. Our order was taken, the draft confirmed, and the boxes printed and delivered within a very reasonable timeframe."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Be Physiology

"PackQueen has excellent customer service — always there to answer any questions and to make your experience with ordering custom packaging as easy as possible. My custom boxes look amazing and have our clients talking!"

🛒 How to Order

Ordering your custom digital print packaging is simple. Follow these five steps to get started.

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Find your perfect product

Browse our digital print range and select the product and size that best fits your needs:

Can't find the right size? Email info@packqueen.com.au or call 03 8689 9344 and we'll help you find it.

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Place your order online

Add your chosen box to your cart and complete checkout. You'll receive an email immediately with the die line and box template to use for your artwork.

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Upload your artwork

Upload your completed die line artwork via our Artwork Portal. Alternatively, you can upload your logo only and our studio team will place it on the template for you.

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Approve your artwork proof

Our studio team will check your artwork, prepare a Pre-Production Artwork Approval, and send it through for your review. Production begins only after you have approved the proof.

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We print and dispatch

Once approved, we print your order at our Melbourne facility and dispatch within 5–10 business days (stocked boxes) or 7–10 business days (made-to-order boxes). You'll receive a dispatch confirmation with tracking details.

Frequently Asked Questions
You can print your logo, brand name, website address, tagline, or any combination of these in full colour CMYK on the top, front, and back of your box. Simple, clean designs work best — solid shapes, bold text, and clear branding. Large solid colour backgrounds and edge-to-edge printing are not suitable.
For the best print results your artwork must be provided in a vector format with fonts outlined:
  • .AI — Adobe Illustrator file with fonts outlined
  • .EPS — Vector EPS file with fonts outlined
  • .PDF — High resolution vector PDF with fonts outlined
We cannot print from JPEG, BMP or PNG files as these are raster formats and may result in pixelated, blurry prints. Visit our artwork upload page for full specifications.
Our digital print option is not just economical — it's fast. Stocked boxes can be dispatched in 5–10 business days from artwork approval. Made-to-order (MTO) boxes can be dispatched in 7–10 business days. During peak periods lead times may be longer — our team will keep you updated.
Yes. The inks we use are water-based and environmentally friendly. Our machinery has a low carbon footprint. Our cardboard boxes are made with FSC-certified materials and are 100% recyclable — meaning your customers can put the packaging straight into their recycling bin.
We manufacture our digital print boxes right here in our warehouse in Thomastown, Melbourne. You're dealing directly with the manufacturer — no middlemen, no markups.
Custom digital print runs start from just 25 units — making them accessible for small and growing businesses. The more you order, the lower your unit price.
Yes — always. Once your artwork is received and checked by our studio team, we prepare a Pre-Production Artwork Approval form and send it to you for sign-off. Production only begins once you have approved the proof.
If you only have a JPEG or PNG logo, you can upload it and our studio team will advise on whether it can be used or needs to be converted to a vector format. We may be able to assist with converting your logo at an additional cost. Email studio@packqueen.com.au if you're unsure about your artwork.
Yes — our digital print option is available across a wide range of products beyond boxes, including: Contact us at info@packqueen.com.au or call 03 8689 9344 to discuss your requirements.
Yes — we offer custom printed stand up pouches for food, supplements, coffee, snacks, and more. Full colour print is available. Visit our stand up pouches page or contact us at info@packqueen.com.au to discuss your requirements and receive a quote.
Yes — we offer digital printing on both calico tote bags and calico drawstring bags. Printed calico bags are a popular eco-friendly option for retail, gifting, and events. Contact us at info@packqueen.com.au for a quote.
Yes — we offer custom printed paper mailer bags, a sustainable alternative to poly mailers for eCommerce shipping. Visit our paper mailer bags page or contact us at info@packqueen.com.au to discuss your requirements.

Ready to Brand Your Packaging?

Digital print from 25 units. Dispatched in 5–10 business days from artwork approval. Available on boxes, bags, pouches and more.