Exhibit 23.1
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Form S-8 No.'s 333-26743, 333-61467 and 333-74490) of Mail-Well, Inc. of our
report dated January 23, 2002 with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedules of Mail-Well, Inc. included in this Annual Report
(Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2001.


/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Denver, Colorado
February 26, 2002