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Is it possible to use both a rubber plate with a photopolymer flexo plate for separate parts of one image/press run? printing direct on corrugated.

Why would photopolymer plates for direct print to corrugated be more expensive than litho/offset plates? "I'm not really a printer, I just play one on TV."

Question for everyone: how much of a credit do you feel is fair to give a customer for poor printing quality that is your fault?

Hello, Has anyone used these pens (offset)? Would they fill a small area (about 3 in x 5 in in size) with a solid fill on the black plate? What results have you had with them...good, bad, etc? Or is it best to adjust the artwork and reoutput a new black plate?

Hello, I recall that it is possible to modify a black plate without having to re-output files in offset printing. Is it possible to fill a small area (about 3 in x 5 in in size) with a solid black fill, without outputting a new black plate? There is no ink coverage in this area currently. Rich...

The carton supplier that makes our packing cartons for our products in China uses Dycril Plates. This is because we include smaller type and line art on our cartons. Is anyone familiar with Dycril plates for direct print on corrugated cardboard? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using...

Hello, We sell accessory products worldwide that are manufacturered in China in order to compete in the US and worldwide market. Unforunately that means that all of our packaging is also printed in China. Our packaging is 2-colors (black plus our brand color which is a PANTONE spot color). I...

Hello, We direct-print on corrugated cardboard (kraft paper liner) in China for some of our packaging. We have moved to offset on white gloss paper which is then glued to corrugated for most products, but a few of our products are still in "brown" boxes with direct printing. Our factory is...

Can anyone recommend a strong printing loupe. I had a 10x pocket loupe and really had to strain my eyes to see registration. Thank you. If you can tell me the brand and where to get it, I'd aprpeciate it! Thanks!

Please forgive this newbe question: Can a heavy varnish add any weight to a job? How much?