Packaging box printing device capable of avoiding deformation of packaging box and printing method of packaging box printing device

The packaging box is positioned through the positioning baffle and the external clamping mechanism, and combined with the support component support, the deformation problem during packaging box printing is solved and the printing position consistency is achieved.

CN120348064APending Publication Date: 2025-07-22XINJIANG HENGYUAN SIRUIER PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510520614.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-24
Publication Date
2025-07-22

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Technical Problem

The packaging box is prone to deformation due to extrusion during printing, resulting in inconsistent printing position.

Method used

The packaging box is positioned using a positioning baffle and an external clamping mechanism, and the packaging box is supported with a support assembly to ensure the consistency of the printing position and print through the printing mechanism.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent the packaging box from deforming during the printing process and ensure consistency of printing position.

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Abstract

The packaging box printing device comprises a workbench, a stand column is fixed to the middle of one end of the top face of the workbench, and a printing mechanism is installed at the top of the stand column; a vertical sliding hole is formed in the stand column, a first installation block is installed in the vertical sliding hole in a sliding mode, and a supporting assembly is installed on the first installation block. An external clamping mechanism is mounted at the other end of the top surface of the worktable; a mounting groove is formed in the top face of the workbench, and a positioning baffle is arranged in the mounting groove and located on the side, away from the stand column, of the external clamping mechanism. A plurality of first springs are mounted at the bottom end of the positioning baffle, the positioning baffle is mounted in the mounting groove through the first springs, and the depth of the mounting groove is larger than the height of the positioning baffle. A to-be-printed packaging box can be positioned through the positioning baffle and the external clamping mechanism, so that the consistency of the printing position is guaranteed; and through the arrangement of the supporting assembly, the packaging box can be supported, and therefore the packaging box is prevented from deforming during printing.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of packaging box printing, and particularly relates to a packaging box printing device for avoiding deformation of a packaging box and a printing method thereof. Background Art

[0002] After the preliminary printing of the packaging box is completed, sometimes it is necessary to perform secondary supplementary printing at specific positions on the packaging box according to customer requirements, such as enterprise logos, product names, missing graphics, or dates and other information. Since the packaging box is a three-dimensional structure, when printing on the outer surface of the packaging box, it is easy to cause the packaging box to be squeezed and deformed.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a packaging box printing device for avoiding deformation of a packaging box to solve the deficiencies in the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a packaging box printing device for avoiding deformation of a packaging box and a printing method thereof to solve the problems existing in the above prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides a packaging box printing device for avoiding deformation of a packaging box, including a workbench. One end of the top surface of the workbench is fixedly installed with a column in the middle, and a printing mechanism is installed at the top of the column; a vertical sliding hole is opened on the column, and a first mounting block is slidably installed in the vertical sliding hole. A supporting component is installed on the first mounting block, and the supporting component is arranged corresponding to the printing mechanism; the other end of the top surface of the workbench is provided with an external clamping mechanism for positioning the packaging box to be printed; an installation groove is opened on the top surface of the workbench, and a positioning baffle is arranged in the installation groove. The positioning baffle is located on the side of the external clamping mechanism away from the column; a plurality of first springs are installed at the bottom end of the positioning baffle, and the positioning baffle is installed in the installation groove through the first springs, and the depth of the installation groove is greater than the height of the positioning baffle.

[0006] Preferably, the printing mechanism includes a first screw rod assembly installed at the top of the column. The bottom of the first slider of the first screw rod assembly is fixedly connected with a sliding groove, and a second screw rod assembly is installed in the sliding groove. The first screw rod assembly and the second screw rod assembly are perpendicularly arranged; the bottom of the second slider of the second screw rod assembly is fixedly connected with a first telescopic cylinder, and the bottom end of the first telescopic cylinder is fixedly connected with a printing head.

[0007] Preferably, the first screw rod assembly includes a first motor fixedly installed on the column. A first screw rod is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first motor, and the first slider is in threaded connection with the first screw rod; a first guiding rod is fixedly connected to the column, and the first guiding rod is arranged parallel to the first screw rod. The first slider is slidably matched with the first guiding rod;

[0008] The second lead screw assembly includes a second lead screw rotatably connected in the chute. One end of the chute is fixedly connected with a second motor, and the output shaft of the second motor is fixedly connected with one end of the second lead screw. The second slider is in threaded connection with the second lead screw and is slidably connected in the chute.

[0009] Preferably, the support assembly includes a second telescopic cylinder fixedly connected to the first mounting block. The second telescopic cylinder is arranged in parallel with the first lead screw assembly. The movable end of the second telescopic cylinder is fixedly connected with a support plate. A second guide rod is slidably connected to the first mounting block. The second guide rod is arranged in parallel with the second telescopic cylinder and is fixedly connected with the support plate.

[0010] Preferably, the external clamping mechanism includes a bidirectional lead screw. A first groove is formed in the workbench. The bidirectional lead screw is rotatably connected in the first groove. A third motor is fixedly connected to the side wall of the workbench, and the output shaft of the third motor is fixedly connected with the bidirectional lead screw. Two third sliders are slidably connected in the first groove. The two third sliders are respectively arranged at both ends of the bidirectional lead screw, and the third sliders are in threaded connection with the bidirectional lead screw. The top end of the third slider is fixedly connected with a first clamping plate.

[0011] Preferably, a second mounting block is installed at the bottom of the column. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the second mounting block. The end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected with an internal clamping mechanism, and the internal clamping mechanism is arranged corresponding to the first clamping plate.

[0012] Preferably, the internal clamping mechanism includes a double-acting cylinder fixedly connected to the connecting rod. Connecting blocks are fixedly connected to both output shafts of the double-acting cylinder. A second clamping plate is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting block away from the double-acting cylinder, and the second clamping plate is arranged corresponding to the first clamping plate.

[0013] Preferably, a third telescopic cylinder is fixedly connected to the connecting block. The movable end of the third telescopic cylinder is fixedly connected with a connecting plate, and the connecting plate is located on the side of the third telescopic cylinder close to the positioning baffle. A pushing head is fixedly connected to the connecting plate, and the pushing head is arranged corresponding to the positioning baffle.

[0014] Preferably, the pushing head includes a pushing rod fixedly connected to the connecting plate. A pushing sleeve is slidably sleeved at the end of the pushing rod. A second spring is arranged between the pushing sleeve and the pushing rod. A pressure sensor is fixedly connected to the end of the pushing rod close to the pushing sleeve. The pressure sensor is electrically connected to the double-acting cylinder, and both ends of the second spring are respectively fixedly connected to the pushing sleeve and the pressure sensor.

[0015] A method for printing a packaging box to avoid deformation of the packaging box, comprising the following steps:

[0016] S1. Determine the size of the packaging box to be printed, and adjust the position of the support assembly according to the size of the packaging box;

[0017] S2. Place the packaging box to be printed on the workbench, and position the packaging box by using the positioning baffle and the external clamping mechanism; At this time, the support assembly is located inside the packaging box;

[0018] S3. Adjust the position of the support assembly again so that the top surface of the support assembly contacts the inner wall of the packaging box;

[0019] S4. Take the midpoint of the contact parts among the positioning baffle, the packaging box and the workbench as the coordinate origin, and obtain the coordinate information of the printing position of the packaging box;

[0020] S5. The printing mechanism prints the packaging box according to the obtained coordinate information.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and technical effects:

[0022] The packaging box printing device for avoiding deformation of the packaging box provided by the present invention can position the packaging box to be printed through the setting of the positioning baffle and the external clamping mechanism, so as to ensure the consistency of the printing position; Through the setting of the support assembly, the printing position of the packaging box can be supported. When the printing mechanism prints the packaging box, the setting of the support assembly can play a supporting role on the packaging box, thereby preventing the packaging box from deforming during printing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the packaging box printing device for avoiding deformation of the packaging box of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of another perspective of the packaging box printing device for avoiding deformation of the packaging box of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 1 Local enlarged view of A in;

[0027] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the top push head of the present invention;

[0028] In the figure: 1, workbench; 2, column; 3, first mounting block; 4, positioning baffle; 5, sliding groove; 6, first telescopic cylinder; 7, printing head; 8, first motor; 9, first lead screw; 10, first slider; 11, first guide rod; 12, second lead screw; 13, second motor; 14, second slider; 15, second telescopic cylinder; 16, support plate; 17, second guide rod; 18, bidirectional lead screw; 19, third motor; 20, first clamping plate; 21, second mounting block; 22, connecting rod; 23, double-acting cylinder; 24, connecting block; 25, second clamping plate; 26, third telescopic cylinder; 27, connecting plate; 28, top push rod; 29, top push sleeve; 30, second spring; 31, pressure sensor. Specific embodiments

[0029] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. The described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the protection scope of the present invention. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0030] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, the present invention provides a packaging box printing device for preventing the deformation of the packaging box, including a workbench 1. In the middle of one end of the top surface of the workbench 1, a column 2 is fixedly installed, and a printing mechanism is installed at the top of the column 2; a vertical sliding hole is opened on the column 2, and a first mounting block 3 is slidably installed in the vertical sliding hole. A support assembly is installed on the first mounting block 3, and the support assembly is correspondingly arranged with the printing mechanism; an external clamping mechanism is installed at the other end of the top surface of the workbench 1, and the external clamping mechanism is used for positioning the packaging box to be printed; an installation groove is opened on the top surface of the workbench 1, and a positioning baffle 4 is arranged in the installation groove. The positioning baffle 4 is located on the side of the external clamping mechanism away from the column 2; a plurality of first springs are installed at the bottom end of the positioning baffle 4, and the positioning baffle 4 is installed in the installation groove through the first springs, and the depth of the installation groove is greater than the height of the positioning baffle 4.

[0031] When the present invention is in use, the positioning baffle 4 can be pressed into the interior of the installation groove. By providing a countersunk head type of retaining piece on the top surface of the workbench 1, the top end of the positioning baffle 4 can be made lower than the top end of the workbench 1, so as to facilitate placing the packaging box on the workbench 1; through the arrangement of the positioning baffle 4 and the external clamping mechanism, the packaging box to be printed can be positioned, so as to ensure the consistency of the printing position; through the arrangement of the support assembly, the printing position of the packaging box can be supported. When using the printing mechanism to print the packaging box, the support assembly can play a supporting role on the packaging box, so as to prevent the packaging box from deforming during printing.

[0032] For a further optimized solution, to facilitate the adjustment of the position of the printing head 7 so as to facilitate printing at different positions of the packaging box, the printing mechanism includes a first lead screw assembly installed at the top of the column 2. A chute 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first slider 10 of the first lead screw assembly. A second lead screw assembly is installed in the chute 5. The first lead screw assembly and the second lead screw assembly are perpendicularly arranged; a first telescopic cylinder 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second slider 14 of the second lead screw assembly, and a printing head 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the first telescopic cylinder 6.

[0033] For a further optimized solution, the first lead screw assembly includes a first motor 8 fixedly installed on the column 2. A first lead screw 9 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first motor 8. The first slider 10 is threadedly connected to the first lead screw 9; a first guide rod 11 is fixedly connected to the column 2. The first guide rod 11 is arranged parallel to the first lead screw 9. The first slider 10 is slidably engaged with the first guide rod 11;

[0034] The second lead screw assembly includes a second lead screw 12 rotatably connected in the chute 5. A second motor 13 is fixedly connected to one end of the chute 5. The output shaft of the second motor 13 is fixedly connected to one end of the second lead screw 12. The second slider 14 is threadedly connected to the second lead screw 12, and the second slider 14 is slidably connected in the chute 5.

[0035] For a further optimized solution, to facilitate the support of the inner wall of the packaging box and without being affected by the size of the packaging box, the support assembly includes a second telescopic cylinder 15 fixedly connected to the first mounting block 3. The second telescopic cylinder 15 is arranged parallel to the first lead screw assembly. The movable end of the second telescopic cylinder 15 is fixedly connected to a support plate 16 by bolts. The size of the support plate 16 is selected to be a plate adapted to the internal dimensions of the packaging box; a second guide rod 17 is slidably connected to the first mounting block 3. The second guide rod 17 is arranged parallel to the second telescopic cylinder 15, and the second guide rod 17 is fixedly connected to the support plate 16.

[0036] For a further optimized solution, to facilitate the clamping and fixing of the packaging box and to center the position of the packaging box to facilitate subsequent positioning of the printing position of the packaging box, the external clamping mechanism includes a bidirectional lead screw 18. A first groove is formed on the workbench 1. The bidirectional lead screw 18 is rotatably connected in the first groove. A third motor 19 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the workbench 1. The output shaft of the third motor 19 is fixedly connected to the bidirectional lead screw 18; two third sliders are slidably connected in the first groove. The two third sliders are respectively arranged at both ends of the bidirectional lead screw 18, and the third sliders are threadedly connected to the bidirectional lead screw 18; a first clamping plate 20 is fixedly connected to the top end of the third slider.

[0037] For a further optimized solution, to prevent the packaging box from being deformed when positioned by an external clamping mechanism and to ensure that the packaging box can be in close contact with the positioning baffle 4, a second mounting block 21 is installed at the bottom of the column 2. A connecting rod 22 is fixedly connected to the second mounting block 21, and an internal clamping mechanism is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod 22. The internal clamping mechanism is arranged corresponding to the first clamping plate 20.

[0038] For a further optimized solution, the internal clamping mechanism includes a double-acting cylinder 23 fixedly connected to the connecting rod 22. Connecting blocks 24 are fixedly connected to both output shafts of the double-acting cylinder 23. A second clamping plate 25 is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting block 24 away from the double-acting cylinder 23. The second clamping plate 25 is arranged corresponding to the first clamping plate 20.

[0039] For a further optimized solution, to ensure that the packaging box is in close contact with the positioning baffle 4, a third telescopic cylinder 26 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 24. A connecting plate 27 is fixedly connected to the movable end of the third telescopic cylinder 26, and the connecting plate 27 is located on the side of the third telescopic cylinder 26 close to the positioning baffle 4. A pushing head is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 27, and the pushing head is arranged corresponding to the positioning baffle 4.

[0040] For a further optimized solution, to avoid over-squeezing the packaging box, the pushing head includes a push rod 28 fixedly connected to the connecting plate 27. A push sleeve 29 is slidably sleeved on the end of the push rod 28. A second spring 30 is arranged between the push sleeve 29 and the push rod 28. A pressure sensor 31 is fixedly connected to the end of the push rod 28 close to the push sleeve 29. The pressure sensor 31 is electrically connected to the double-acting cylinder 23. Both ends of the second spring 30 are fixedly connected to the push sleeve 29 and the pressure sensor 31 respectively.

[0041] A printing method using a packaging box printing device that avoids deformation of the packaging box includes the following steps:

[0042] S1. Determine the size of the packaging box to be printed, and adjust the position of the support assembly according to the size of the packaging box to ensure that the support assembly can be inside the packaging box after the packaging box is placed on the workbench 1.

[0043] S2. Place the packaging box to be printed on the workbench 1 with the open side facing the column 2, and position the packaging box using the positioning baffle 4 and the external clamping mechanism.

[0044] First, extend the positioning baffle 4 out of the workbench 1 to make the packaging box contact the positioning baffle 4. Then, drive the two first clamping plates 20 to move towards each other using the motor three 19, so as to clamp the packaging box with the two first clamping plates 20. When the distance between the two first clamping plates 20 matches the external size of the packaging box, the motor three 19 stops running, thereby restricting the left and right movement of the packaging box.

[0045] S3. Adjust the position of the support assembly again so that the top surface of the support assembly contacts the inner wall of the packaging box;

[0046] S4. Take the midpoint of the contact parts among the positioning baffle 4, the packaging box and the workbench 1 as the coordinate origin, and obtain the coordinate information of the printing position of the packaging box;

[0047] S5. The printing mechanism prints the packaging box according to the obtained coordinate information.

[0048] In addition, when positioning the packaging box, since the packaging box is in a state of contact but not under stress with the clamping plate 20 when the external clamping mechanism positions the packaging box, to avoid the separation between the packaging box and the positioning baffle 4 caused by the vibration of the device during operation, the internal clamping mechanism can also be used to clamp the packaging box. After positioning the packaging box with the external clamping mechanism, the telescopic cylinder III 26 is used to push the push head, and the push head is used to make the packaging box contact the positioning baffle 4, so as to limit the position of the packaging box. Then, the double-acting cylinder 23 is started, and the packaging box is clamped and fixed by the clamping plate II 25, so as to realize the positioning of the packaging box.

[0049] The above is only the preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A packaging box printing device for preventing the deformation of the packaging box, characterized in that It includes a workbench (1). In the middle of one end of the top surface of the workbench (1), a vertical column (2) is fixedly installed. A printing mechanism is installed at the top of the vertical column (2). A vertical sliding hole is formed in the vertical column (2), and a first mounting block (3) is slidably installed in the vertical sliding hole. A supporting component is installed on the first mounting block (3), and the supporting component is arranged corresponding to the printing mechanism. An external clamping mechanism is installed at the other end of the top surface of the workbench (1), and the external clamping mechanism is used to position the packaging box to be printed. An installation groove is formed in the top surface of the workbench (1), and a positioning baffle (4) is arranged in the installation groove. The positioning baffle (4) is located on the side of the external clamping mechanism away from the vertical column (2). A plurality of first springs are installed at the bottom end of the positioning baffle (4), and the positioning baffle (4) is installed in the installation groove through the first springs, and the depth of the installation groove is greater than the height of the positioning baffle (4).

2. The packaging box printing device for preventing deformation of the packaging box according to claim 1, wherein, The printing mechanism includes a first lead screw assembly installed at the top of the vertical column (2). The bottom of the slider one (10) of the first lead screw assembly is fixedly connected with a chute (5). A second lead screw assembly is installed in the chute (5). The first lead screw assembly and the second lead screw assembly are perpendicularly arranged. The bottom of the slider two (14) of the second lead screw assembly is fixedly connected with a first telescopic cylinder (6), and the bottom end of the first telescopic cylinder (6) is fixedly connected with a printing head (7).

3. The packaging box printing device for preventing deformation of the packaging box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first lead screw assembly includes a first motor (8) fixedly installed on the vertical column (2). A lead screw one (9) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first motor (8). The slider one (10) is in threaded connection with the lead screw one (9). A first guide rod (11) is fixedly connected to the vertical column (2). The first guide rod (11) is arranged parallel to the lead screw one (9), and the slider one (10) is in sliding fit with the first guide rod (11). The second lead screw assembly includes a lead screw two (12) rotatably connected in the chute (5). One end of the chute (5) is fixedly connected with a second motor (13). The output shaft of the second motor (13) is fixedly connected with one end of the lead screw two (12). The slider two (14) is in threaded connection with the lead screw two (12), and the slider two (14) is slidably connected in the chute (5).

4. The packaging box printing device for preventing deformation of the packaging box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The supporting component includes a second telescopic cylinder (15) fixedly connected to the first mounting block (3). The second telescopic cylinder (15) is arranged parallel to the first lead screw assembly. The movable end of the second telescopic cylinder (15) is fixedly connected with a support plate (16). A second guide rod (17) is slidably connected to the first mounting block (3). The second guide rod (17) is arranged parallel to the second telescopic cylinder (15), and the second guide rod (17) is fixedly connected with the support plate (16).

5. The packaging box printing device for preventing deformation of the packaging box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The external clamping mechanism includes a bidirectional lead screw (18). A first groove is formed in the workbench (1), and the bidirectional lead screw (18) is rotatably connected in the first groove. A third motor (19) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the workbench (1), and an output shaft of the third motor (19) is fixedly connected to the bidirectional lead screw (18). Two third sliders are slidably connected in the first groove. The two third sliders are respectively arranged at two ends of the bidirectional lead screw (18), and the third sliders are in threaded connection with the bidirectional lead screw (18). A first clamping plate (20) is fixedly connected to the top end of the third slider.

6. The packaging box printing device for preventing the deformation of the packaging box according to claim 5, characterized in that, An installation block two (21) is installed at the bottom of the column (2). A connecting rod (22) is fixedly connected to the installation block two (21). An internal clamping mechanism is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod (22). The internal clamping mechanism is arranged corresponding to the first clamping plate (20).

7. The packaging box printing device for preventing deformation of the packaging box according to claim 6, wherein, The internal clamping mechanism includes a double-acting cylinder (23) fixedly connected to the connecting rod (22). Connecting blocks (24) are fixedly connected to two output shafts of the double-acting cylinder (23). A second clamping plate (25) is fixedly connected to a side of the connecting block (24) away from the double-acting cylinder (23). The second clamping plate (25) is arranged corresponding to the first clamping plate (20).

8. The packaging box printing device for preventing deformation of the packaging box according to claim 7, characterized in that, A third telescopic cylinder (26) is fixedly connected to the connecting block (24). A connecting plate (27) is fixedly connected to a movable end of the third telescopic cylinder (26). The connecting plate (27) is located on a side of the third telescopic cylinder (26) close to the positioning baffle (4). A pushing head is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (27). The pushing head is arranged corresponding to the positioning baffle (4).

9. The packaging box printing device for preventing deformation of the packaging box according to claim 8, characterized in that, The pushing head includes a pushing rod (28) fixedly connected to the connecting plate (27). A pushing sleeve (29) is slidably sleeved at the end of the pushing rod (28). A second spring (30) is arranged between the pushing sleeve (29) and the pushing rod (28). A pressure sensor (31) is fixedly connected to an end of the pushing rod (28) close to the pushing sleeve (29). The pressure sensor (31) is electrically connected to the double-acting cylinder (23). Two ends of the second spring (30) are respectively fixedly connected to the pushing sleeve (29) and the pressure sensor (31).

10. A method for printing on a packaging box to avoid deformation of the packaging box, characterized in that, Using the packaging box printing device for preventing deformation of a packaging box according to any one of claims 1-9, the method includes the following steps: S1. Determine the size of the packaging box to be printed, and adjust the position of the support assembly according to the size of the packaging box. S2. Place the packaging box to be printed on the workbench (1), and position the packaging box by using the positioning baffle (4) and the external clamping mechanism. At this time, the support assembly is located inside the packaging box. S3. Adjust the position of the support assembly again so that the top surface of the support assembly contacts the inner wall of the packaging box. S4. Take the midpoint of the contact part between the positioning baffle (4), the packaging box and the workbench (1) as the coordinate origin, and obtain the coordinate information of the printing position of the packaging box. S5. The printing mechanism prints the packaging box according to the obtained coordinate information.