Objective To investigate the influences of humidity on dynamic friction coefficient and ink abradability. Methods The dynamic friction and ink abradability tests were conducted on four types of cigarette carton papers. Results The dynamic friction coefficients of four types of cigarette carton papers increased with increasing the humidity. The dynamic friction coefficient under 70% relative humidity was 34. 6% higher than that under 50% relative humidity. The friction surface had a significant influence on dynamic friction coefficient of cigarette carton paper, and humidity on ink abradability. The shift carton paper had excellent ink abradability, which was little sensitive to friction material and humidity. Conclusion The results obtained in this paper have a direct value to the storage and machine adaptability of cigarette carton paper.