next-generation flexo

Advancements in prepress and press technology combine to overcome the traditional limitations of flexo to deliver

next-generation flexo

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more shelf impact Vibrant colours Offset-like reproduction Rock-solid consistency

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less total delivered cost Fast changeovers Reduced waste No spot colour inks

The technology is ready. Are you?

Offset-like quality CONSISTENCY? Problem solved! Colour consistency requires total predictability in platemaking and printing. Kodak’s imaging innovation with next-generation flexo enables true one-for-one reproduction from file to plate, a flat top dot structure that is resistant to wear and optimised for consistent printing, and industry-leading ink transfer capabilities. MPS press automation eliminates the guesswork for print pressure settings and delivers consistent print time after time.

The samples on this page were printed with CMYK inks only.

REGISTRATION? Problem solved! The replacement of spot colour inks with process colour builds places a greater reliance on perfect registration. Kodak’s consistent, predictable platemaking is complemented by digital servo drive technology on the MPS press that ensures extremely accurate web velocity and constant web tension across the entire speed range. Registration no longer needs to be a concern.

Maximum impact

Four-colour only DENSITY?

Problem solved! Print high-density solids that pack an impactful punch, while maintaining delicate features and a neutral grey balance. The secret? Kodak’s awardwinning micro-fine plate surface texturisation technology revolutionises ink transfer, even on tricky film substrates, allowing for smooth, higher-density solids without the need to increase ink laydown or printing impression. Eliminate concerns about combining line and tone work on the same plate.

COLOUR GAMUT? Problem solved! Higher densities combine with a full tonal range to dramatically increase the achievable colour gamut for flexo printing. Use only four colour process with next-generation flexo to meet or exceed industry colour standards for litho printing, and eliminate spot colour inks for the lowest total delivered cost. Or consider printing with more than four process colours (ECG) to push the gamut even further.

Reduce total delivered cost

The samples on this page were printed with CMYK inks only.

Seven-colour ECG THE CHOICE IS YOURS!

Demand nextgeneration flexo The samples on this page were printed with CMYYOGB inks.

Next-generation flexo is all about delivering the highest visual impact at the lowest total delivered cost. Whether you are printing the highest quality at 300lpi or fast, efficient production at 133lpi, the latest prepress and printing technologies combine to overcome key barriers to process colour printing with flexo. Eliminate concerns about dot holding, consistency, registration, density and colour gamut and make the elimination of spot colour inks a practical reality. It’s a change in mindset for flexo that is revolutionizing label, flexible packaging and carton production.

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No spot colour inks DOT HOLDING? Problem solved! Subtle tones are reproduced and high definition details preserved with Kodak’s latest flexo plate technology—which provides for a full tonal range—ensuring stable minimum dot holding, even at the highest line screens, and process colour builds that are stable and predictable, time after time. MPS press technology that minimises dot gain complements the plate’s capabilities for stunning, offset-like reproduction.

Consistent & predictable

The samples on this page were printed with CMYK inks only.

Kodak is a renowned prepress technology supplier for both flexo and offset printing, that is leading the charge to “do more with less” with innovative solutions that include the game-changing Kodak Flexcel NX System and the Kodak Spotless Flexographic Solution. The award-winning Flexcel NX System has redefined the possibilities for flexo printing, and utilises unique imaging technology to produce Flexcel NX Plates, which are the core technology foundation of next-generation flexo. Kodak Digicap NX Screening is the key to the plate’s revolutionary ink transfer capabilities and the Spotless Flexographic Solution provides the colour tools to generate accurate process colour recipes for spot colour replacement.

MPS is the world’s fastest growing manufacturer of narrow-web label and packaging UV-flexo presses. Recognised as one of the leading innovators in the narrow web printing market, MPS presses are well known as the “Best Choice” for their durability, effective return on investment and delivery of high-quality print. Contributing to next-generation flexo capabilities and the elimination of spot colour inks is MPS Crisp. Dot Technology, a feature that minimises dot gain and delivers solid ink coverage and sharper printing of smaller elements. In addition, MPS Multi-Drive Technology provides excellent registration for a broad range of materials, and Automated Print Control (APC) features serve to further drive down the cost per 1,000 labels.

UK-based Reproflex3 (R3) provides innovative pre-media services to the packaging industry. Specialising in flexographic reproduction, Reproflex3 has gained a reputation for delivering cutting-edge product and service offerings in both quality and prepress innovations. Pioneering proponents of the ‘Spotless Workflow’, R3 have invested considerable development resources into refining the implementation of next-generation flexo technology in both narrow web and wide web environments, and in driving adoption with leading brands. R3 were the first UK company with Kodak Flexcel NX Technology to become a Kodak Certified Partner.

Technology with Respect.

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PRODUCTION NOTES for the labels in this demonstration PREPRESS BY R3:

PRINTING BY MPS:

• Kodak Prinergy Powerpack Workflow

• MPS EF410 APC Advanced

• Kodak Spotless Flexographic Solution

• Apex GTT Anilox Rolls

• 300 lpi, no spot inks

• Zeller Gmelin low migration inks

• Kodak Flexcel NX Plates, 1.14mm

• Avery Global MDO Substrate

Kodak, DigiCap, Flexcel, Prinergy Powerpack and Spotless are trademarks of Kodak.