Epson launched two NEW SureColor P-Series printers in the Fall of 2019 - the SC-P7570 and the SC-P9570. These printers will NOT replace the SureColor P7000 or P9000, but they do offer several worthwhile enhancements at a slight price increase. With the release of the SC-P9570, the SureColor P10000 will be end-of-life in Q1 2020. … Read More...
Category Archives: Color Management Solutions
In November of 2022, Catherine Haynes and Katherine Treadaway of APR presented a "Lunch and Learn" talk for the members of FLAG (Flexo Label Advantage Group LLC.): Looking for creative ways to put some PEP into your bottom line? You're invited to explore strategies for improvement and how to get more out of production. Catherine … Read More...
We have improved and enhanced many features. One important enhancement is the support for spherical measurement devices. For printers that print with metallic inks or on metallic substrates, the standard 0/45 or 45/0 measurement devices yield erratic results. A spherical device, such as the X-Rite Ci6x, is necessary for measuring highly reflective surfaces, metallic inks, … Read More...
Selecting the Right Tool for the Job There are several spectrophotometer devices available for measuring color. Why are some so much more expensive than others? What are the features I really need? Is a device enough or should I consider color management software too? Some devices have multiple model versions and a litany of features … Read More...
You spoke and we listened! Introducing... All Printing Resources is excited to announce SpotOn Color!A completely new color management platform designedfor the pressroom and other areas of production. SpotOn Color includes all the best features our users have enjoyed with SpotOn! Flexo, but is now an even more powerful tool for job management, production setup, … Read More...
Why should I expect plate quality to improve by bringing in platemaking in-house versus what I experience with professionals that focus solely on platemaking and prepress? An incentive to bring platemaking in-house is often cost savings and fear of a press going down if a plate is damaged, missing, or worn out. In short, what … Read More...
More than just dot %... or is it dot area? So often when we are speaking of dot quality and measurement we default to dot %. But is there more we can measure to understand what aspects of the printed dot are affecting dot size, quality, and even longevity? Even if we focus only on … Read More...
What is the point? In a recent BLOG, reference was made to some flexographic printers using the patented Clean Plate Technology experienced such great ink transfer from plate to the substrate it often leaves the plate looking clean after the press run. Therefore, some have asked the question, "If Clean Plate Technology is so effective, … Read More...
You are not alone! I don't believe there are many flexographic printers that have not experienced dirty print at one time or another. As a matter of fact, more printers report that dirty print is an ongoing issue. Part of the reason this issue is so widespread in our industry is because of the number … Read More...
Flat-Top Dots Let’s start by stating what is meant by the term flat-top dot. A flat-top dot on a photopolymer plate is one that accepts the transfer of data from an imaging device to the finished plate at a 1:1 ratio. The 1:1 imaging ratio is measured in the file, post-CDI imaging, and ultimately on the … Read More...