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Job conversion in ArtPro or PackEdge Automated conversion of linework and vignettes to extended gamut of the entire job or on a selection Recognition of special separations such as white, varnish, metallic inks Precise and predictable color conversion and quality control with realtime Delta-E indicators. Converted objects or jobs remain completely editable. Image conversion in … Read More...
Concentric Screening is a revolutionary and proven halftone dot technology for offset printing. It divides the conventional round dot into thin concentric rings. This limits ink buildup on plate - providing greater latitude on press. Images are sharper and a wider color gamut is achieved. Not only does it improve quality, it also results in … Read More...
Remap channels of images into any used ink in the document. Channel Mapping works on both embedded or placed images.Channel Mapping remaps the inks of all commonly used images formats (TIFF, JPEG, PSD, Photoshop DCS, Photoshop EPS, PNG, GIF...). It is possible to remap several images that have the same characteristics at once. Channel Mapping … Read More...
ESKO & Flexo CtP, a strong history, a great future in flexographic printing Over 90% of all digital flexo plates globally are imaged on a CDI, demonstrating that flexo printers insist on CDI plates and sleeves for their work. They attain superb results that before were only achievable in offset or gravure. With the CDI, … Read More...
The CDI Advance Cantilever addresses the highest quality flexo applications, primarily in the flexible packaging and folding carton markets. It images digital flexo sleeves as well as flexo plates. Record speed with Optics 80 The CDI Advance Cantilever is the world's most advanced digital flexo imaging device. It features the record speed of up 8.0 … Read More...
The CDI Spark 5080 is a full-sized flexo imager able to produce larger format price-effective plates for corrugated converters. The Esko CDI Spark 5080 runs all digital flexo plates as large as 50" x 80" (1270x2032mm) and as thick as 7.35mm (a little larger than 1/4 inch). Full format plates or ablative film, or partial … Read More...
The CDI Spark 4835 images digital flexo plates up to 48" x 35" (1200 x 900 mm). This digital flexo imaging device addresses the small and medium volume label and folding carton flexo plate makers and converters. The CDI Spark 4835 features: High-speed, high-reliability fiber laser with multi-beam optics Speed options ranging from 1.5 to … Read More...
The CDI Spark 4260 addresses the highest quality flexo applications, primarily in the flexible packaging and folding carton markets, with inroads also in corrugated. With its larger size plates and impressive productivity, but yet entry-level price, this device fits the demands of tradeshops and converters. The device images digital flexo plates up to 42" x … Read More...
Esko HD Flexo is the next step in high quality flexo printing. HD Flexo is a new process for making digital flexographic (flexo) plates. The improved plates are higher quality and print more consistently than standard digital flexo plates. Esko HD Flexo may be implemented without scrapping existing equipment and working methods. FINALLY A VALID … Read More...
The CDI Spark 2530 addresses the tag and label market, folding carton and small volume flexo plate producers in general. The CDI Spark 2530 images digital flexo plates up to 25" x 30" (635 x 762mm). It comes with an incorporated plate loading table similar to CDI Spark 4835 and a EasyClamp II drum for … Read More...