Print specifications

Other

Please note that almost all colors need white underneath to achieve coverage and accurate representation. Ensure that the print dimensions and placement are specified. It is helpful if you send previously printed material as a reference. EAN codes should not be smaller than 1.10 (EAN-13 size). Gradients, EAN codes, and very small text may require an extra plate/ink unit.

Printing method and colors

Printing method

Flexography is a printing method where ink is transferred directly to plastic film via printing plates. Separate printing plates are made for each color and mounted around plate sleeves in each respective print unit. The raised areas on the printing plates carry the ink.

Colors

Process colors

By using the CMYK colors cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, most colors can be achieved, thus only requiring the use of four printing units in the printing press to produce fine image prints.

PMS colors

It is a color system consisting of spot colors where each color has its own number and/or name. These colors, which are reproduced in color catalogs, are then mixed based on unique color recipes with a given number of base colors. PMS colors are often used for printing logos or other brand-specific colors.

When printing on transparent plastic film, it's often necessary to add white ink as a base so that the colors appear correctly.

The use of CMYK process colors and the PMS system is device-dependent, meaning the resulting color can vary depending on circumstances such as the material or the thickness of the material it is printed on. Therefore, it is always beneficial to use a "liker," a reference print of some kind, for the printer to match the color against. Our customers are also always welcome to come here at the start of printing to ensure the color turns out as the customer intended.