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FLEXOGRAPHY 101

Chapter 4 - THE ADVANTAGES OF FLEXOcosmetics

With technological advancements in platemaking and press manufacturing occurring daily, flexography has bridged the quality gap that once separated it from other printing processes. By integrating key investements into our workflow, macaran now has the ability to hold smaller and more stable dot percentages on plate. By increasing our color gamut, we have significantly improved the look and repeatability of high-end, four color process design work. Pastels and highlight heavy skin tone areas once considered a challenge to flexo, now print with ease.

The alignment of the digital proofing process with the printing press has also improved day to day operations considerably. No longer is the customer signing off on a proof that the pressroom struggles to achieve. No longer is pre-press performing on-the-fly color correction while the press idles. By producing high quality product as efficient as possible, without passing cost along to the customer, Macaran continues to be one of the most competitive Flexographic printers in the business.

Along with these advancements, flexography in general has many advantages.

  • Because of the high speed and volume of the Flexo press, it's the economical alternative to other printing processes
  • Flexo has the inline capability to coat, laminate, hotstamp, rotary screen and diecut
  • Flexo has the ability to print on a wide range of absorbent and non-absorbent substrates- paper and film
  • Multiple print stations allow nine colors to be printed per job
  • Photopolymer plates withstand millions of impressions
  • Fully digital pre-press and platemaking have allowed for tighter control and repeatability on press
  • Flexo has the ability to print a wide range of inks, including flourescents and metallics
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