Hybrid Printing merges flexographic and digital processes, creating a very diversified, flexible and arguably ideal platform.
Why Print Hybrid Digital?
ADVANTAGES
Economically suitable for short to long runs with many versions
Short setup times, multiple versioning and 100% Pantone color range even for the most demanding applications
Can incorporate customization such as VDP (variable data) as well as individualization like random variable full color images
Fast turnaround times
Much lower unit cost on specific applications
Allows for one step printing, embellishments like metallics, varnishing or over laminating and potentially die cutting
Inexpensive press proofs
DISADVANTAGES
Substantial initial investment requirement
Some of the ink and maintenance is relatively high
SPECS & DETAILS
Our digital print engine prints at 1200 x 1200 dpi achieving 93% of the Gamut while Calibrated to Gracol standards.
Digital Y,M,C,K,O,V, &WHT. Plus two on press flexo stations achieve all of the “metalics and Brand specific colors” We can also re-insert, or use 4 additional down stream flexo units
Allows us to keep costs down by printing large, heavy coverages with a flexo station while keeping photographs and critical design elements digital at 1200 x 1200 DPI.
Allows us to choose which process will suit best while balancing time, project size, project construction, and overall customer vision.