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CartonHERO Series

Offset Inline Printing Inspection System
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CartonHERO Series

In sheet-fed offset printing, defects found after die-cutting, folding, gluing or delivery are far more expensive to fix. Printers need to detect print quality issues as early as possible, without slowing down press production.

CartonHERO is an inline sheet inspection system for offset presses. It inspects every sheet during production, detecting dirty spots, white spots, missing print, holes, creases, misregistration, color variation and other visible defects before they move into downstream finishing.

With high-speed inspection at up to 18,000 sheets/hour, 4K/8K RGB line-scan cameras, AI inspection and optional PDF proofing, color monitoring and variable code inspection, CartonHERO helps carton printers reduce waste, prevent customer claims and build a more reliable press-side quality control workflow.

Why CartonHERO? Your Benefits at a Glance.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Prevent Costly Defects Early

    CartonHERO inspects every sheet directly on the offset press, detecting dirty spots, white spots, missing print, holes, creases, misregistration and color variation before defects move into finishing.

  • Inspect Every Sheet at Full Speed

    Run inline inspection at up to 18,000 sheets/hour without slowing down production. CartonHERO is built for high-speed sheet-fed offset printing, keeping quality control aligned with real press performance.

  • Protect Every Detail Your Customer Sees

    With 4K/8K RGB line-scan cameras and AI inspection, CartonHERO detects fine print defects, missing content, small spots, streaks and line defects with high precision.

  • From PDF Proofing to Press Quality Control

    CartonHERO can combine inline inspection with PDF proofing, color monitoring, variable code inspection and quality data reporting in one platform.

Add-on Features

  • CodeHERO
  • ColorHERO
  • ProofHERO
  • Overlap Speed-Up Inspection

Variable Code Reading and Inspection

Accurate reading and inspection of barcodes, 2D codes, sequence numbers, OCR, and other variable data types.

Achieves a decoding speed of up to 400 codes per second.

Automatic recognition of variable data during setup.

CodeHERO

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FAQ

  • Q: Can CartonHERO be installed on my offset press?

    A: 

    Yes. CartonHERO is designed for inline sheet inspection on sheet-fed offset presses. It inspects every sheet during production, helping printers detect defects before sheets move into die-cutting, folding, gluing or final delivery.
    This allows quality control to happen earlier in the process, where defects are less costly to handle.

  • Q: Will CartonHERO slow down production?

    A: 

    No. CartonHERO is built for high-speed sheet-fed offset printing and supports inline inspection at up to 18,000 sheets/hour.
    This helps printers maintain production output while checking every sheet, instead of choosing between press speed and quality control.

  • Q: What defects can CartonHERO detect?

    A: 

    CartonHERO detects common offset printing defects such as dirty spots, white spots, missing print, holes, creases, oil stains, misregistration and color variation.
    With 4K/8K RGB line-scan cameras and AI inspection, it can also detect fine print defects, small spots, streaks and line defects with high precision.

  • Q: Can CartonHERO compare printed sheets with PDF or approved artwork?

    A: 

    Yes. CartonHERO can be configured with the ProofHERO module for PDF proofing and job verification. It supports proofing against PDF, JPEG, TIFF, BMP and other files, helping avoid artwork loading errors before or during production.
    This is especially useful for packaging jobs with critical text, graphics, barcodes or regulated information.

  • Q: What happens after a defect is detected?

    A: 

    CartonHERO displays defect information in real time and supports quality data reporting. With optional modules, it can also support color monitoring, variable code inspection and higher-throughput overlapping sheet inspection.
    This helps operators make faster quality decisions, reduce downstream waste and build a more traceable press-side quality workflow.

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