What is variable data?

Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen Senior Content Strategist at 4OVER4.COM
May 8, 2025

Answer

Also known as variable information printing, this type of printing involves lines of text or graphics that change from piece to piece. It can be used for applying unique codes, such as barcodes or QR Codes, or addresses, etc. to printed pieces. Name personalization is also possible and combined with variable imagery, highly customized (text, graphics, and images), high-quality print pieces with a specific message targeted to a specific individual or group are possible.

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