If you want packaging that feels premium and strengthens your brand in every shipment, a water activated tape printer is the game-changing tool your business needs. This technology lets you print logos, instructions, warnings, barcodes and branding directly onto water-activated tape turning your packaging into a marketing asset while maintaining tamper-proof strength.
Carewell Group helps Australian businesses adopt smarter packaging systems, and custom-printed WAT is one of the fastest-growing upgrades in eCommerce, warehousing, manufacturing and retail shipping.
What Is a Water Activated Tape Printer?
A water activated tape printer is a specialised machine that prints designs onto gummed paper tape before or during packing operations. It supports both plain kraft tape and reinforced WAT, enabling businesses to create consistent, clean, branded packaging at scale.
You can print:
• Logos
• Repeated brand patterns
• QR codes
• Handling instructions
• Security messages
• Batch details
• Promotional elements
This adds marketing value while preserving the tape’s famous fibre-bonded strength.
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Why Businesses Are Moving to Printed Water Activated Tape
• eCommerce brands
• Food and beverage distribution
• Archival and document storage
• Electronics and tech
• Pharmaceuticals
• Manufacturing
• FMCG brands
Benefits of Using a Water Activated Tape Printer
Strong Branding
Your tape becomes part of your brand story. Every box looks consistent, professional and intentional.
Tamper Evidence
Printed tape is harder to counterfeit and enhances security.
Eco-Safe
Water activated tape is recyclable, biodegradable and ideal for sustainable packaging strategies.
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https://carewellgroup.com.au/sustainability/
Perfect Adhesion
Your prints do not affect the adhesive quality the tape still bonds with the fibres of the carton.
Operational Efficiency
With roll-fed or inline printers, packing teams can work faster and keep branding consistent across large volumes.
Cost-Effective Marketing
You’re already sealing every box why not let the tape carry your branding?
How Water Activated Tape Printers Work
The process is simple, even at scale:
- Design your artwork
- Load plain or reinforced WAT into the printer
- The printer applies ink uniformly
- Roll the printed tape back for dispensing
- Activate with water
- Seal cartons with branded tape
Pairing these printers with automatic or manual WAT dispensers creates a seamless, fast packing workflow.
Check dispensers and tools here:
https://carewellgroup.com.au/product-category/tools-equipments/
Types of Water Activated Tape Printers
1. Flexographic Printers
Best for high-volume custom printed rolls.
Ideal when you need thousands of meters of custom tape regularly.
2. Digital WAT Printers
Perfect for short runs, multi-colour designs and on-demand printing.
3. Inline Packing-Station Printers
Integrates with your existing workflow for on-the-spot tape printing.
4. Pre-Production Custom Printing Services
Great for brands wanting premium printed WAT without owning machinery.
Custom solutions available here:
https://carewellgroup.com.au/custom-solutions/
Where Printed Water Activated Tape is Used
A water activated tape printer is commonly used for:
• eCommerce packaging
• Subscription boxes
• Food delivery packaging
• Electronics and delicate goods
• Warehouses and 3PL operations
• Document and archival storage
• Retail brands shipping fragile items
• Manufacturers wanting consistent branding
If your packaging needs to be secure, sustainable and visually impressive, this is your best option.
Why Printed Water Activated Tape Is Better Than Plastic Printed Tape
Plastic tapes stretch, peel and get inconsistent colour reproduction. Printed WAT, on the other hand:
• Stays sharp and clean
• Adheres permanently
• Survives humidity and temperature changes
• Matches your eco-friendly commitments
• Reduces waste and microplastics
This helps businesses stay aligned with modern environmental expectations while boosting professionalism.
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How Carewell Group Supports Businesses Using Water Activated Tape Printers
From custom branding to packaging tools and complete logistics systems, Carewell Group helps you upgrade packaging without stress.
• Custom printed WAT
• Bulk tape supply
• Eco packaging consultation
• Packing tools and equipment
• 3PL logistics and supply chain support
• Palletising, storage and distribution services
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Ready to Get Custom Printed Water Activated Tape?
Carewell Group Pty Ltd
Unit 27/191, Mccredie Road, Smithfield, NSW 2164
Phone
+61 0477 123 699
Email
sales@carewellgroup.com.au
info@carewellgroup.com.au
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