Method of producing a composite multi-layered printed absorbent article

A method of producing a multi-layered absorbent article having two or more colored regions, the method comprising the steps of:

• a. providing an absorbent article converting line;
• b. supplying a first precursor web to the converting line;
• c. printing a first colored region to the first precursor web using contact printing at a contact printing station;
• d. supplying a second precursor web to the converting line;
• e. producing a composite substrate from the first and second precursor webs;
• f. supplying a lower substrate to the converting line;
• g. printing a second colored region to the lower substrate using non-contact printing at a non-contact printing station;
• and
• h combining the composite substrate having a first colored region with the lower substrate having a second colored region to produce an absorbent article.