Summary Of Significant Accounting Polices (Effects Of Adjustment On Net (Loss) Earnings Attributable To Parent And (Loss) Income From Continuing Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 25, 2011	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 25, 2011
Net Loss Attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc.	$ (5,334)	$ (48,662)	$ (110,486)	$ (47,515)
Loss from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	(453)	(9,190)	(108,854)	(6,803)
As Previously Reported [Member]
Net Loss Attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc.		(49,259)		(49,050)
Loss from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes		(10,623)		(10,727)
Canada Adjustments [Member]
Net Loss Attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc.		597		1,535
Loss from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes		797		2,050
As Revised For Revision Adjustments [Member]
Net Loss Attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc.		(48,662)		(47,515)
Loss from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes		(9,826)		(8,677)
Discontinued Operations Adjustments [Member]
Net Loss Attributable to Checkpoint Systems, Inc.		0		0
Loss from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes		$ 636		$ 1,874