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Meet Our Team! Careers Products Print Sleeves Load-N-Lok Print Cylinders Printing Plates Services Digital Laser Engraving Graphics Services Markets Served Resources Blog Flexo vs Other Printing Methods Printing Defects Resources Sleeve & Plate Storage Support FAQ Contact Request for QuoteHome About Meet Our Team! Careers Products Print Sleeves Load-N-Lok Print Cylinders Printing Plates Services Digital Laser Engraving Graphics Services Markets Served Resources Blog Flexo vs Other Printing Methods Printing Defects Resources Sleeve & Plate Storage Support FAQ Contact Request for Quote Search Flexographic Printing Blog Luminite Main Blog listing page 10 Common Causes of Print Misregistration in Flexographic Printing We’ve all had that moment when we’re painting, tracing, or gluing something and in our intense concentration, our hand slips, marring our precious work. That’s what print misregistration is like. To get the best possible print, the alignment of... Digital vs. Flexo Printing: Pros and Cons Flexographic printing, which is a type of relief printing, uses a laser-engraved sleeve to transfer ink onto paper. The presses run at a high speed, making them ideal for longer print runs. Flexo printing has been a relied-upon technique for many... Flexographic Printing Press Parts: What’s a Mandrel? There are a variety of press types that can be utilized for flexographic printing. However, in order to provide a high-quality print, each printing machine must include certain elements. For the presses that utilize a print sleeve, the following is... 4 Types of Flexographic Inks & When to Use Them There’s a science behind your choice of ink. Different flexo printing inks are crafted to work best with varying image carriers and substrates. What Is Flexographic Printing Used For? As the name indicates, flexographic printing is considered the most flexible printing method, because of its inherent ability to be used for almost any application. Endless, unique combinations of sleeves, cylinders, plates, ITR (in-the-round)... Sustainable Inks for Printing in the Flexo Industry The flexographic printing industry is increasingly turning to sustainable inks for their printing needs. Not only are sustainable inks better for the environment , but they offer printers many other advantages as well. Since they are not made with... Flexo Printing Defects: 3 Main Causes for Bridging & Filling In Let’s say you’re printing fine text or an intricate graphic with a high resolution. Your substrate comes off the press, and you notice letters or the areas within the graphics that bleed together for a very low-quality, low-resolution product. ... Elastomer Sleeves vs Photopolymer Plates for Flexo Printing When thinking about the various components involved in making a final flexo printed product, one of the most important elements to thoroughly consider is your image carrier selection. After all, when your image carrier is not optimized for your... Wide vs. Narrow Web Flexo Printing: The Basics For someone just entering the printing market, one of the most common points of confusion is understanding how printers print on different sizes of substrate. In regard to Flexo printing, there are three main options: narrow, mid, and wide web. Flexographic Printing Defects by Category Your flexo materials and process have served you well for years and produced great prints, but lately it seems that the final prints coming off the press just don’t look right anymore. It’s likely you’re encountering a common flexographic printing... All posts Next This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. Subscribe to Our Monthly Email Updates! Check Out Our Popular Posts! CONTACT US 148 Commerce Drive, Bradford, PA 16701-4736 Phone: 888-545-2270 Fax: 814-817-1421 E-Mail: sales@luminite.com Web: www.luminite.com LATEST POSTS © 2020 Luminite All rights...