Printing: Flexography

Question 1

What are the uses of flexography?

Answer 1

Newspapers
Comics
Catalogues
Folding packaging cartons
Labels
Carrier bags
Wallpaper
Gift wrap

Question 2

What are the advantages of flexography?

Answer 2

High print speed
Suited for long runs
Prints on a wide variety of substrate materials
Low cost of equipment and consumables
Low maintenance

Question 3

What is the process of flexography?

Answer 3

Uses fast drying water based inks
Ink transferred to the roller then to the materials via pressure from the roller

Question 4

What are the disadvantages of flexography?

Answer 4

Cost of printing plates is high - lasts for millions of print runs
Time consuming to change for alterations to print content