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Production and files

N-up

N-up states how many copies or positions of a design are placed on one production sheet.

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What it means in packaging

Terms such as 4-up and 6-up describe the layout count. They do not state waste, yield after spoilage or whether every position holds the same SKU. The usable sheet size and blank geometry limit the count.

A practical example

A 6-up sheet needs at least 100 good sheets for 600 single-part cartons, before any setup or spoilage allowance.

What to check

Count every required part and confirm whether the layout repeats one design or gangs several different ones.

Use it in your project

Imposition
Imposition arranges one or more designs on a production sheet for printing and subsequent cutting or finishing.
Blank
A blank is the flat piece of material cut to shape before it is folded or assembled into packaging.
JDF
JDF, Job Definition Format, is a CIP4 format for describing print products, production processes and related job information.