Rose City Label Flexographic
Conventional Flexographic Label Printing is still the leading print method at Rose City Label. This long-run printing method is is very versatile, economical, and fast. Press speeds over 200 feet per minute make this a great choice for medium and long run projects.
- Excellent Print-Quality up to 8-Colors
- In-line Foil-Stamping and Embossing
- UV Coating, Varnish, and Lamination
- Metallic Inks
- Complex Die-Cutting, Perforating and Scoring
- Efficient for PMS (spot-color) and 4-Color (CMYK-Process) Printing
The Technology:
- Inks are delivered to the label stock via flexible photopolymer plates
- Each color station requires a different printing plate and colors are overlaid through the press
- The final station is often used for varnish, UV coating, or lamination for surface protection
- Three die cutting stations provide options to cut, perf, score, and slit in many configurations
- Finished labels can be delivered in rolls or sheets, depending on the customer requirement
Appropriate Materials:
- Over 40 different materials are available – our most versatile print option
- Clear, metallic, fluorescent and natural finishes are available
- Many white label stocks are available – matte, gloss and uncoated
- Versatile adhesive choices – aggressive, permanent, removable and low tack
Benefits:
- Most economical for long run print jobs
- Excellent for mature designs that will repeat in the future
- Most versatile finishing options – rolls, sheets, scoring and perforation are available
- Metallic inks and inline embossing provide many dramatic design effects
Downside:
- Plates and longer setup times make it less economical for short runs
- Heavy ink coverage does not print well on uncoated or textured stocks
- Some complex design elements need to be specially formatted for this printing process