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How to print Protected QR codes? PiQR is an easy and simple software solution expanding your  solutions toolkit for your packaging clients.

Printing Secure QR codes is utilising normal printing processes, but it requires specific qualities and procedures while following basic operational rules.
Detailed video help-centre is available to all Partners..

Register for FREE as Partner to learn more in our PiQR Academy:

Register HERE

step 01. Check the Printing Equipment compatibility.

The secure QR code technology is compatible with majority of printing technologies that provide industrial level of quality and stability with min 600dpi resolution.
The following technologies have been extensively tested:

  • Flexo [2400, 2540, 4000 dpi]
  • Offset [2400, 2540]
  • Rotogravure [500+ l/cm]
  • Digital presses [600, 812.8, 1200 dpi]

Technologies as laser engraving, inkjet are subject to evaluation. Thermal printers or home inkjet printers do not provide sufficient quality.

step 02. Register your PiQR Partner Account

PiQR READY / GOLD or PLATINUM?
Registration provides you access to the self-service cloud based Printer Portal and Academy content. You will:

  • in GOLD+ you will receive your Calibration & QA Device
  • You will be able to create, calibrate and manage your printing Equipments and Substrates
  • You will be able to generate and manage the Work Orders with the Printing Data
Register Here

step 03. Calibration of your Equipments

To achieve desired security and to enable copy-detection and authentication function each Substrate + Equipment needs to be Calibrated.

Download the Proof-Sheet on Printer Portal. Use the QA Device to scan the calibration sheet.
System will automaticaly decide for the best paramteres for your Substrate + Equipment combination.

Now you are ready for live production.

step 04. Generate codes and prepare the printing data

Differently than usual QR codes, Secure QR codes need to be integrated into the artwork by the Printing Partner just before printing. For each BRAND/SKU, generate assigned Work Order with secure QR code and download the data through your Printer Portal.

Replace FPO by Secure QR code in the artwork through your pre-press process.
DO NOT DOWNSAMPLE / DO NOT HALFTONE.

step 05. Printing and QA Control

Print the prepared printing data and make to Quality Control sampling scans using the QA Device. Confirm the printed volume and close the Work-Order.