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Dreamcoat Material Change
March 31 2022 11:30pmDue to material shortages industry-wide, our Dreamcoat material is currently available only on the exterior, and when ordering Dreamcoat, the interior will have...
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Contact Us
June 2 2022 4:08amEmail*Best channel for more complex requests, such as Order Issues, Prepress/Artwork Support & Order Status UpdatesMonday - Friday, 8 am - 6 pm (CT) Submit a...
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How do you assemble a mailer box?
April 1 2022 11:28pmUnsure of how to assemble your corrugated boxes or just want to make sure you're doing it right? Watch this video, it helps! How to assemble a mailer b...
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What is Econoflex?
April 1 2022 11:28pmEconoflex is our first response to one of our most popular customer requests: a fully recyclable, budget-friendly, and environmentally conscious Shipping box so...
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What is HDPrint?
April 1 2022 11:37pm*Please note that our HDPrintGloss offerings now have a minimum order quantity of 50 units. HDPrint is our latest and greatest print option! With the help of new...
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Can I add a glossy coating to my boxes?
April 1 2022 11:45pm*Please note that our HDPrintGloss offerings now have a minimum order quantity of 50 units. Kind of! We currently have a glossy print finish option available on ...
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What type of tape or glue should I use on my printed boxes?
April 1 2022 11:47pmMost adhesives don't stick well to inked (printed) surfaces, so it's important to plan ahead when purchasing tape and choosing a location for the shipping label...
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Do you use sustainable, recycled materials?
April 1 2022 11:51pmWe do! Here at Packlane, we care passionately about sustainability! The majority of our cardboard material options contain recycled content, to the highest degr...
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Are your boxes made in the USA?
April 1 2022 11:56pmOur boxes are 100% printed and produced in the USA, so feel free to brag proudly about that!...
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Is your corrugated board single or double wall?
April 4 2022 4:03amOur corrugated boxes are produced with single wallboard. You can read about the default thicknesses of our box materials here. ...
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Do you sell inserts?
April 4 2022 4:04amYes, we do! Just like our boxes, we offer fully customized paperboard or corrugated cardboard inserts to fit inside any custom boxes you order from us. The curr...
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How thick is the material of my boxes and how much will they weigh?
April 4 2022 4:05amThe flute of your box largely depends on the dimensions and style. Our default board (material) stock for each style is as follows: Box Style Flute/Caliper ...
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Can I ship a Product Box without using any other external packaging?
April 4 2022 4:06amProduct boxes are made from 16pt SBS paperboard, meaning they are too thin to withstand shipping alone. While they are excellent choices for display and int...
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Can I ship a mailer box without using any other external packaging?
April 4 2022 4:06amDefinitely. Many of our customers do this and report that our mailer boxes hold up excellently in transit. They can be shipped all by themselves with no extra c...
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Bulk and Special Order Quotes
May 18 2022 2:48amWe are happy to provide quotes for bulk or super custom orders! Some things that fall into this category are typically: More than 2000 units of a...
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Can I order a box type other than mailers, shippers, and product boxes?
April 6 2022 1:29amYes! We also offer Tuck Top boxes, which feature the styling and proportion of our product boxes but are constructed from corrugated cardboard. This allows them...
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Are there print quality differences between your Kraft and White material options?
April 11 2022 7:45amYes and no. The print quality (clarity or sharpness of the printed design) is the same on both material options. The difference you will notice is in the prin...
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Can you print foils, metallics, or white inks?
April 11 2022 7:46amWe don't currently have the ability to print metallics or foils on our boxes, but we have White Ink available on our single-sided Kraft material orders! We use...
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What will the finish on my boxes look like?
April 11 2022 7:46amThe printed finish on your boxes will largely depend on which Material and Print Finish option you've selected when ordering your boxes. Ink density also pl...
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What's the difference between Kraft, Standard White, and Dreamcoat?
April 11 2022 7:46amKraft (brown) and Standard White have a natural, matte material feel. Our premium Dreamcoat material has a smoother soft-touch feel in comparison and a pure whi...
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Can I get a sample box?
April 11 2022 7:47amYes, we're good like that. Fill out this form with your name and delivery address and we'll send you a pre-printed sample for you to admire, hang on you...
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How do I reset or change my password?
April 11 2022 7:48amYou can reset or change your password here. Please be sure you are logging in on the main website "packlane.com" and not the support portal (support.packlan...
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Can I order a sample of my custom size or design?
April 11 2022 7:48am*Please note that our HDPrintGloss offerings now have a minimum order quantity of 50 units. Yes, you can place a small test order of 1-10 custom Mailer, Shipper,...
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How do I reorder?
April 11 2022 7:51am*Please note that our HDPrintGloss offerings now have a minimum order quantity of 50 units. To Restock a previous order without making changes to your artwork, ...
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How do I order on the website and design on the 3D tool?
May 2 2022 11:38pmDesigning and ordering on the 3D design toolIf you have individual artwork elements such as logos, images, or text, you can customize dimensions and specificati...
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How do I get a quote for my order?
April 11 2022 7:53amAs you customize your box on the box designer page, you will see the price per unit update in real time. On that page, you will select the size, material, quant...
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What is your minimum order quantity?
April 11 2022 7:54am*Please note that our HDPrintGloss offerings now have a minimum order quantity of 50 units. For custom-printed, custom-sized boxes with your artwork, our minimum...
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How do I order more than one design?
April 11 2022 7:54amBecause each of your boxes may pass through proofing and production at different times and with different requirements, we generally ask that you checkout with ...
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Where do I upload my dieline template? How do I order with a 2D dieline?
April 11 2022 7:55amWhen you have your artwork ready on your dieline template, please submit your finished dieline file here (.AI .PDF or .EPS). We'll do a quick review of the f...
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Can I order a sample of my custom size or design?
April 4 2022 4:08am*Please note that our HDPrintGloss offerings now have a minimum order quantity of 50 units. Yes, you can place a small test order of 1-10 custom Mailer, Shipper,...
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How do I cancel my order?
April 11 2022 7:56amCancellations may occur any time before you approve the proof for your order! If you need to cancel your order for any reason, send a message to contact@pac...
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How do I change something on the order I just placed?
April 11 2022 7:56amAll artwork and order specification changes must occur before you approve the proof for your order! Some changes are quick and easy, and can be made during the ...
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Will I see a proof for my order? How do I know if my art is printable?
April 11 2022 7:56amAll new orders receive a 2D digital proof via email within 24 hours of submitting your order. Our Prepress team will include advisories regarding any technical ...
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Where is my order?
April 11 2022 7:57amIf your order hasn’t arrived by the Estimated Delivery Date shown on your My Orders page, please remember that our delivery estimates (listed in your order/proo...
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Do you offer rush production?
May 11 2022 12:49amRush priority and our new mid-speed standard turnaround option are available on qualified* orders. Our current rush production speed is 4 - 6 business days, and ...
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What is the turnaround time on my order?
May 12 2022 1:17amPlease note: All dates are presented as estimates only and are not guaranteed. Production turnarounds may change without notice as conditions change rapidly to ...
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Do you have any price breaks?
April 11 2022 8:00amWe do! The more boxes you order, the lower the unit price. You can see the price breaks on our 3D box designer pages by looking at the "Quantity" ta...
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Can I order more than 2000 units?
April 11 2022 8:01amAbsolutely! Our Packlane Plus team is happy to help advise on the best print methods for the most cost-effective solution. *Please note that if ordering over 2,...
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What choices affect my pricing?
April 11 2022 8:02amPricing is generally a factor of six things: Dimensions (depth is the most influential measurement on pricing) Box style Percentage of ink coverage (how much ...
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What qualifies for tax exemption? How can I find out if I am qualified or eligible?
April 11 2022 8:15amThe tax exemption qualifiers and application processes vary by state, and Packlane is not authorized to advise on these points. For the most up-to-date an...
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Is the price affected by the number of colors used in the design?
April 11 2022 8:26amNo, so feel free to channel your inner Picasso to create as colorful a masterpiece as you like. As a digital CMYK printer, a portion of our pricing is base...
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Where does my order ship from?
April 11 2022 8:26amWe ship from several production facilities, all within North America (USA and Canada). Depending on your order's specifications and delivery address, your or...
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Will all of my items ship together?
April 11 2022 8:28amWhen you order multiple items, we note that your jobs are related, but cannot guarantee that they will be combined for shipping. Due to proof approvals and...
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Does Packlane offer color matching?
April 1 2022 11:27pmPacklane does not offer color matching services at this time, and cannot guarantee the consistency of color appearance between multiple orders, or between the w...
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Can you ship to a PO Box?
April 11 2022 8:33amWe ship using standard parcel services like FedEx for most orders and via LTL freight for larger orders, neither of which can deliver to a Post Office box. Plea...
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Can you ship internationally?
April 14 2022 1:33amIt can be quite expensive to ship outside of North America, but we do ship internationally. Please fill out your complete address in the checkout form for a shi...
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How do freight deliveries work?
April 14 2022 1:33amIf you are ordering a large quantity (around 400+ units of a medium-large size box), we may be shipping your order via LTL freight instead of a parcel Ground se...
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Can you combine my orders for shipping?
April 14 2022 1:38amWe can only offer combined shipping when the combined mass of the orders reaches the minimum for an LTL freight shipment, and the orders contain the same size a...
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Can you split an order and ship to different destinations?
April 14 2022 1:43amNot at the moment. Sorry! If you'd like to ship to different destinations, please place them as separate orders. We can only cancel and replace the ex...
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How will my boxes be shipped?
April 25 2022 7:03amWe ship all boxes flat, to secure the lowest shipping rates and better ensure safe transit. Our Mailers are delivered as fully unassembled box sheets, but don’t...
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How do I reset or change my password?
April 11 2022 8:16amYou can reset or change your password here. Please be sure you are logging in on the main website "packlane.com" and not the support portal (sup...
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How do I change my shipping address?
April 25 2022 7:04amContact our Customer Support team and we'll be happy to help change the shipping method for your order! We'll get you quotes for the new methods and will simply...
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How do I estimate my shipping costs before placing an order?
April 25 2022 7:06amOur checkout page is the best place to go for this! The most accurate way to estimate your order's shipping cost is to create a "mockup" order for...
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What shipping method should I pick?
April 25 2022 7:21amFor most orders, we ship using a parcel service such as FedEx. However, larger orders (over 180 lbs) are more likely to ship on a pallet via LTL freight. FedEx ...
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Why is there Sales Tax on my order?
April 25 2022 7:22amShort story: Because your state says so. :) Packlane is legally required to collect sales tax from a list of states under which Packlane has a “sales tax nexus....
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Are all of my orders eligible for sales tax exemption?
April 25 2022 7:47amPossibly! Tax exemption is declared on a per-order basis. It is solely your responsibility as the purchaser to make that declaration on each of your orders wit...
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How do I apply for sales tax exemption with Packlane?
April 25 2022 7:47amThere are 2 ways to apply for exemption of sales tax collection with Packlane: Before checkout - On your My Orders page there is a button to submit your reque...
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What are VIP levels?
May 24 2022 6:27amWe have 3 levels of Very Important Packagers in our PackPerks program, based on the number of Boxcoins you've earned in the current calendar year ...
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How to apply a coupon code/ reward:
April 25 2022 8:06amThe coupon code you received can be used on any purchase you make at Packlane. Coupons earned through PackPerks can be used only once and expire 18 months after...
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How can I see how many Boxcoins I have?
April 25 2022 8:08amClick the Rewards & Referrals widget at the bottom left of most pages on Packlane.com. Don't see the widget? Make sure you're logge...
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How to earn PackPerks
April 25 2022 8:11amGood news! Your interactions with us automatically earn PackPerks once you set up your Packlane account. When you're logged in to your Packlane account, you...
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Opening and Viewing a 3D Proof
April 25 2022 8:16amTo open and interact with a 3D proof file that we've sent to you, please follow these steps (You may also click here to view a screencast of this process): Sa...
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Can you print inside the box?
April 25 2022 8:19amYes, we can print inside of your boxes on any of our corrugated box styles! This includes Mailers, Shippers, and Tuck Tops. Our paperboard product boxes are cur...
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Best Results with Digital White Ink
April 25 2022 8:20amUsing vector artwork for white ink allows you to selectively decide which areas you would like printed in white or printed in color. At this time, double-side...
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About Digital White Ink on Corrugated Boxes
July 23 2022 5:17amDigitally-printed white ink can be the star of the show as the only color on your box, or it can be used alongside our full-color digital printing processes on ...
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File Formats - Vector
April 25 2022 8:23amAny non-photographic content (including graphics and text) is recommended to be provided to us as vector-based files. These help to ensure printed lines and ima...
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How should I set up scannable codes?
April 25 2022 8:25amBarcodes are not recommended for digital printing on corrugated materials. We strongly recommend sourcing printed barcode stickers to go with our boxes for...
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Do you have any Tips for Creating my Design in Canva?
April 25 2022 8:26amAssets from Canva can work great for your custom boxes! If you plan to lay everything out in a single image per box panel: In Canva, click on the "Use custom...
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Design Setup and Orientation on a Dieline
April 25 2022 8:27amIf you prefer to work in 2D to create your box design in Adobe Illustrator (or another tool outside of our website), we recommend using a dieline template. You ...
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Sizing and Dimensions
April 25 2022 8:27amWhat size should I order? For help with sizing, we highly recommend checking out our sizing page here! We offer helpful tips on the process, along wit...
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How do I design the Inside on the 3D Mailer Design Tool?
April 25 2022 8:28amWhile you've always been able to design both sides of our Mailer boxes using a dieline file, you can now do it easily using our online box designer! D...
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Using Color in Print - RGB vs. CMYK
August 13 2022 2:07amColor Settings All digital printing is done in CMYK; RGB colors will be auto-converted to CMYK for printing. To prevent any unexpected shifts in color appearance...
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About Digital CMYK Print
April 25 2022 8:29amWe will only use CMYK colors for digital printing: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black. Full-color digitally-printed CMYK inks produce a wide variety of color options a...
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Can I add artwork to a 2D template instead of using the 3D box designer?
April 25 2022 8:30amDefinitely! We can create a dieline template for you to use, totally free. Just submit a request! As you're setting up your artwork on the template, please take ...
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Creating a White Ink Swatch in Illustrator
April 25 2022 8:30amCreating artwork in the White_Ink color ensures that we know clearly what you want to print as white ink. Create a new color swatch in the Swatch...
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About Econoflex
April 25 2022 8:32amOur innovative Econoflex print technology achieves crisp, fine lines with half-tone designs, comparable to Flexographic printing, on 100% recycled and recyclabl...
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Guidelines for best results with Econoflex
April 25 2022 8:32amRaster ImagesUsually labeled as a .jpg, .png, .psd, .tif, or sometimes a .pdf file. We strongly encourage high resolution 300 ppi images. Lower resolutions ...
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Lithographic Print (Lithography)
April 25 2022 8:34amLithographic print, also known as “offset” or “litho” print, is the most commonly used form of print for large quantity runs of commercial packaging (primary re...
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Lithographic Lamination
April 25 2022 8:35amIn litho lamination, artwork is printed directly onto the liner paper as described in our article on Lithography (often onto a white SBS sheet). This liner pape...
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Shiplane is sailing off into the sunset...
June 24 2022 1:01amThank you for your loyalty to Shiplane over these past months. We're sorry to say, however, that Shiplane will shortly be sailing off into the sunset. ...
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What is the QR code printed on my box?
July 22 2022 10:18pmPacklane has implemented QR codes on all our product lines to speed up processing and ensure that customers receive their correct orders. The codes are carefully...