Functional Label Hybrid Printing for Tamper-Proof Die-Cuts

The patent combines multiple separate printing operations (conventional printing and digital printing) and die-cutting operations into an integrated production process. The first printing device applies conventional printing, followed by die-cutting to create functional features, then a second digital printing device applies additional printing, and finally format die-cutting creates the label shape. This merging of operations into a coordinated sequence improves identification reliability through multiple printing layers and functional die-cuts while managing production complexity through systematic integration.

The patent segments the printing process into two distinct parts: conventional printing (first printing device) for cost-effective base labeling, and digital printing (second printing device) for flexible customization and variable data. This segmentation allows each printing method to be used where it provides the most value - conventional printing for standard elements and digital printing for customized elements - thereby achieving both cost efficiency and manufacturing flexibility.

The patent applies local quality by creating functional die-cuts (such as hanging tabs or dispensing overlaps) in specific localized areas of the label rather than throughout the entire label structure. The format die-cut creates the overall label shape and maintains structural integrity, while functional die-cuts are strategically placed only where hanging or dispensing functionality is needed. This localized approach preserves tear resistance in critical areas while providing hanging functionality where required.