FAQ

Flexo printing is a shining star among printing methods. It offers the most versatility, repeatability, and is cost efficient for large print runs. 

Don’t believe us? Take a look at some of the comparisons:

• Flexo vs. Gravure Printing
• Flexo vs. Offset Printing
• Flexo vs. Litho Printing

Even the most well-rounded printers can experience printing defects. Take a look at this resource for pinpointing what kind of defect you’re looking at.

Everyone has a different system for maintaining the integrity of their image carriers, and it depends a lot on the type of ink you’re printing with. 

Here’s how we suggest cleaning and storing your plates and sleeves.

Flexo is great for printing sustainably! There is a wide range of environmentally friendly:

• Substrates
• Inks
• Coatings & Adhesives
• Pressroom Equipment

There are also many excellent resources available for eco-friendly flexo printing strategies!

At Luminite, we offer the following flexo prepress solutions to help you get the best print possible:

• Color management
• Texturing
• Stepping
• Proofing
• Graphic Design
• Consultation

For a list of acceptable file types and preparation requirements please visit our Graphics Page.

• Minimum line weight of .001″
• Screens from 1%-98% up to 150lpi
• Screens from 2%-98% up to 175lpi

We can engrave text with a point size as small as .75 for a basic non-serif font.

Our durometers range from 30 Shore A to 75 Shore D.

Our surface tension ranges from 20 to 40 dynes.

Our specifically formulated materials have the capability to withstand temperatures up to 500°.