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Specifications for the direct printing of cans (Dry Offset) are unique to the process. Designers can not think in terms of CMYK as process color substitutions are required. And laying down all ink colors on one blanket without drying between ink units may require stay- aways, not trapping. Without some…
Read MoreLet’s review the Flexcel NX system. Get excited about high print densities and dependable print consistency. How about a solid NX advantage that sets you up for success on press? Bright and super clean colors that run the gamut, smoother transitions, wider tonal range, and impressive print contrast. Designs love…
Read MoreDIRECT LASER ENGRAVING BASICS, BENEFITS, FUTURE BUSINESS At the start of this century, new laser technologies emerged. YAG and diode lasers started to become common in the plate making process, at first only in mask ablation, but later also for Direct Laser Engraving (DLE). Several engraving system manufacturers picked up…
Read MoreTHERMAL CONTRACTION CAN DRAMATICALLY AFFECT PRESS REGISTRATION It’s January. Outside the window, the snow is falling. On the schedule: a reprint of 400,000 impressions for your biggest customer. You order the sleeves from the warehouse and when it comes time to print, the pressman calls. He can’t get the job…
Read MoreAs the industry introduces new presses, inks and substrates, it is important to remember that it is often simple best practices that determine the success of a print run. Methods for consistent impression are some of the most important best practices a printer can establish and the “kiss” impression is…
Read MoreBEST PRACTICES FOR PRESS FINGERPRINTING Just like the tips of our fingerprints, the way each press lays down ink is unique. Each press prints at different speeds, pressures, dot percentages, etc. But printers must print customers’ products accurately and consistently. This is where press fingerprinting is useful. This is why…
Read MoreGCR IMAGE CONVERSIONS, LASER ENGRAVED ELASTOMER SLEEVES & ECG PRINTING ACHIEVE HEIGHTS ONCE RESERVED FOR GRAVURE The rotogravure process has been known for its ability to deftly print fine art and photography, and for its unmatched durability in long printruns. But rotogravure continues to be among the most expensive printing…
Read MoreLASER-ENGRAVED SLEEVES OFFER QUALITY CONTROL ADVANTAGES Just as explorers came to North America hundreds of years ago and discovered a new continent, unparalleled advances in digital engraving and elastomer sleeve-making have arrived in the New World. With these advances, a case for a 100 percent in-the-round (ITR) elastomer workflow can…
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