When Jim Kellock started his label manufacturing business back in the early 1980s, producing small format single-colour identity labels for the then bustling hosiery industry in Leicester, he could scarcely have foreseen how the company would grow to become one of the UK’s leading converters of highly embellished bottle labels for the drinks trade.

When Jim’s son Stuart took over in 2007, he knew the company had to diversify if it was to succeed and grow.  “There was no point in being able to offer the same as the next label converter because that just creates a downward price spiral.  We decided that volume was not the way to go, but specialisation in high-end labels with added-value appeared to offer better opportunities at a time when it was less common than it is now.”

Today, under the third-generation management of Helena Kellock, who took over as MD from her father in February 2022, Label Apeel thrives in a spacious and modern production facility in Thurmaston, a suburb of Leicester, and employs an experienced staff of 45.  Label production is carried out on two HP toner presses and two MPS flexo lines, a five-colour, and an eight-colour.  With the market for high-quality labels now more competitive than ever, the company decided to investigate what automation could contribute to improving production efficiency.  “We wanted to ensure we were maximising on our capability, which included reducing waste, especially on the expensive substrates we use, and improving the efficiency of the technology we have here by saving time between roll changes,” she commented. 

This led to a conversation with Chris Chappel, UK Sales Manager of Martin Automatic, the leading global manufacturer of unwind/splice and rewind technology for web presses, and the installation of the American company’s MBS butt splicers on each of the EF330 MPS flexo presses.  Capable of handling rolls of various materials from film to board on rolls up to 660mm wide and 1270mm in diameter, and at speeds up to 300m/min, the MBS is one of Martin’s most popular machines in the market with installations around the world.

The effect was dramatic, according to Helena Kellock: “There has been an immediate clear and linear ROI, with a significant reduction in expensive waste and improved efficiency in roll handling and changing for the press operators.”  Long-serving Production Manager Ian Watson added: “Because the Martins allow us to run to within a few metres of the end of each roll, I estimate we save around 90m of substrate per roll change, which over the course of a shift will total about 640 metres of expensive material.  If you add in the fact that it takes between five and ten minutes to change a roll manually, depending on how much energy you have, we’re looking at around 80 – 90 minutes more production time per shift with automated non-stop changes.”

With recruitment of skilled staff seemingly an ongoing problem within the industry, more automation would appear to offer an alternative solution.  Helena Kellock: “Employing automation strategically, as we have with the butt splicer, allows us to engage new recruits with the technical and skilled aspects of being a printer. This automation allows the focus to be solely on maintaining the highest print quality for our customers  Installing the Martin technology has been an eye-opener and has given us a very clear pointer to the way ahead for Label Apeel.”

In addition to improved production efficiency, the Martin technology has fitted in well with the company’s commitment to sustainability.  Critical of how some companies ‘greenwash’ their customers with unqualified claims, Helena Kellock stresses the importance of transparency on the matter.  “We’re not perfect, but we are working hard at getting better.  We’re FSC certified, have a ‘zero to landfill’ policy, run a fleet of electric vehicles, have solar panels on the factory roof, and have reduced our gas usage to zero”.  All of which are appreciated by Label Apeel’s customers, and its testimonials verify.

Hamillroad Bellissima DMS ultra-high definition flexographic screening technology applied to Asahi AWP™ CleanPrint water-wash flexo plates delivers a previously unobtainable level of flexo image reproduction

Tokyo, Japan & Brussels, Belgium, September 01, 2023. Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today reported that it has partnered with Hamillroad Software to implement Bellissima DMS (digitally modulated screening) ultra-high definition flexographic screening technology with its AWP™ CleanPrint water wash flexographic plates. The partnership delivers best-in-class image reproduction, combined with one of the most sustainable approaches to flexographic platemaking on the market.

A Hamillroad representative will be present on the Asahi Photoproducts stand during Labelexpo Europe to answer questions from visitors about Bellissima DMS screening, about this partnership and its benefit to the flexographic industry. The show is scheduled for 11 to 14 September in Brussels. Asahi Photoproducts will be located on Stand 5A34 at the show.

“We first engaged with Hamillroad as a result of an Asahi customer who wanted to use their screening technology with our plates but could not. That inspired us to pursue the Hamillroad plate qualification program, which validated that we could deliver even better quality by making this screening technology available with our CleanPrint plates”, said Dieter Niederstadt, Asahi’s Director of Technical Marketing. “By implementing Bellessima DMS screening with Asahi AWPTM CleanPrint plates, flexographic operations can take their production to a new level of quality and productivity. In addition, with our Solvent ZERO approach, they can also reduce their carbon footprint and take advantage of the Carbon Neutral status we have achieved in order to facilitate calculation of their Scope 3 emissions.” According to McKinsey, “Companies increasingly recognize the need to reduce emissions that occur in their upstream or downstream value chain—and these are sometimes referred to as Scope 3 emissions, as defined in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.” Asahi’s work toward both Solvent ZERO and Carbon Neutrality will benefit companies as they strive to improve their sustainability credentials.

Niederstadt points out that this implementation also improves the ability of flexo operations to deliver high quality Expanded Color Gamut (ECG) printing, also referred to as Fixed Color Palette Printing, which uses a standardized ink set enhancing the ability to reproduce any color. This process also eliminates the need for press wash-up between print jobs, further increasing the sustainability of flexographic printing. He states, “Additionally, using ECG 7-color printing with Bellissima modulated screening eliminates the risk of creating visible rosette patterns or screen clashes due to the use of extra colors, as would be the case when using amplitude modulated screening technologies. We also believe that Bellissima screening brings the type of quality improvement that can help companies transition from gravure to a more sustainable flexo printing process by achieving the fine highlight transitions to zero as well as good solid ink densities.”

All Asahi AWPTM CleanPrint plates are water washable. The AWPTM-DEW plates are already certified Carbon Neutral in collaboration with the Carbon Trust and the AWPTM-CleanFlat plates are currently in the final stages of the Carbon Neutral approval program. Both plates are designed with sustainability in mind. They reduce waste and environmental impact by minimizing ink and solvent usage and reducing makeready time and waste. And since they are water washable, they eliminate the need for harsh chemicals in the platemaking process.

For more information about products and services from Asahi Photoproducts, visit www.asahi-photoproducts.com.

NOTE to journalists: Please join us at our Labelexpo press conference, scheduled for Wednesday, 13 September, from 10:30 to 11:00 in the press conference center. We’ll discuss Flexo Plates: The Road to Solvent ZERO, the Hamillroad Software partnership, and we will share additional exciting news. To RSVP, please contact monika.d@duomedia.com.

International prepress company Hamillroad Software announced a new partnership today with Asahi Photoproducts, a leading pioneer in the development of photopolymer flexo printing plates. The partnership is set to satisfy growing global demand from brand owners, trade shops, printers and converters for a more environmentally friendly ‘water-wash’ plate making process that delivers best-in-class image reproduction.

For more information about the new partnership opportunities, head over to the Asahi Photoproducts stand 5A34 at Labelexpo2023 in September, where Asahi and Hamillroad representatives will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the benefits of the combined technologies. You can also visit Hamillroad Software and their European Bellissima Trade Shops on Stand 11B25/Hall 11.

To find out more about how Bellissima DMS can help your business drive efficiencies, visit: https://hamillroad.com/bellissima-labelexpo or email: info@hamillroad.com.

Irvine, Calif., Aug. 31, 2023 – Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of large-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, vinyl cutters, and other advance imaging devices, has announced that its specially formulated V-BOND Ink can now be used with VersaOBJECT™CO Series and VersaUV® LEC2 S-Series UV printers. Previously V-BOND Ink was only available for use with Roland DGA’s VersaUV LEF and LEF2 benchtop UV printers.  

V-BOND Inks have gained significant popularity worldwide as a safer alternative to standard UV inks. These durable, cost-effective inks image beautifully, adhere well to a wide variety of substrates, and are extremely scratch- resistant. They offer an expanded color gamut, with a magenta density that results in more vibrant reds, adding an extra level of vibrancy to your prints. In addition, V-BOND Inks are California Proposition 65 and Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) certified, Nickel-free, Phthalate-free, and air-shipping compliant. They’re also less aggressive to the rubber and plastic parts of the printer’s capping station, significantly improving the health and longevity of the printheads, thereby reducing maintenance requirements.  

Customers who purchase new CO Series or LEC2 S-Series UV printers have the option of enabling their devices for V-BOND Ink use by performing a few simple steps, including downloading the latest (version 1.50 or later) firmware and updating their VersaWorks output software to version 6.18 or later. Existing LEC2 S-Series owners who want to add V-BOND Ink capability to their printers can do so through an authorized Roland DGA dealer at a cost that the dealer will determine.

“Having the ability to use V-BOND Ink further enhances the versatility of our CO Series and LEC2 S-Series flatbeds, opening up new and lucrative creative opportunities for users,” said Jay Roberts, Roland DGA UV Printer Product Manager. “Along with the safety and compliancy benefits, these wide-gamut, cost-effective inks offer additional advantages over other UV inks – like superior surface adhesion and scratch resistance, faster tactile build, and better long-term outdoor durability, just to name a few.” 

To learn more about V-BOND Ink and the use of V-BOND with Roland DG’s VersaOBJECT CO Series and VersaUV LEC2 S- Series UV printers, visit https://www.rolanddga.com/vbond.  

About Roland DG Americas

Roland DG Americas serves North and South America as the marketing, sales, distribution, and service arm for Roland DG Corporation. Founded in 1981 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Roland DG of Hamamatsu, Japan is a worldwide leader in wide-format inkjet printers for the sign, apparel, textile, personalization, and vehicle graphics markets; engravers for awards, trophies, and giftware; photo impact printers for direct part marking; and 3D printers and CNC milling machines for the dental CAD/CAM, rapid prototyping, part manufacturing and medical industries.

UV Choice Printing, available through KODAK FLEXCEL NX Print Suite for Narrow Web and enabled by the latest advanced plate surface patterning technology from Miraclon, is delivering significant time, ink and substrate waste savings for leading Spanish flexo tag and label manufacturer, Adhesivos Orcajada.

Over the past twelve months, the company monitored the performance of UV Choice Printing on their seven Omet UV presses that produce around 65% of all its flexo printed tag and label jobs. Documented savings include:

·       Reduced ink consumption by over 20%

·       Faster job changeover & set-up times of 15-20%

·       Significant substrate savings thanks to faster start-ups 

“The results are remarkable,” said Pedro Orcajada Montalban, Owner of Adhesivos Orcajada. “The impact on job changeover and set-up times are especially positive, at 15-20% faster. All this translates into significantly reduced substrate wastage and over 20% in ink consumption savings, which saves money and makes the process more sustainable. We’ve also reduced prepress times with much faster platemaking.

“On press, KODAK FLEXCEL NX Plates also perform consistently, throughout the run and from job-to-job. The greater latitude on press means reduced operator interventions and fewer press stops for cleaning or color adjustments. Adding these benefits together with UV Choice Printing has proved a highly beneficial investment.”

Growing with FLEXCEL NX Technology

Adhesivos Orcajada is a longtime user of KODAK FLEXCEL NX Technology from Miraclon. “When we decided to upgrade our platemaking technology from analogue to digital more than 10 years ago, we tested and ultimately invested in a FLEXCEL NX System based on our first impressions and the overwhelming positive feedback we received from industry colleagues,” recalls Pedro. “From day one, we enjoyed a step change in stability on press, resulting in less dot gain, better highlights and consistent reproduction. Our customers were impressed with the positive change, but even more so our production team, who welcomed the simpler, less stressful, and more consistent press production process. Since then, we’ve established a close consultative relationship with Miraclon, so it was another collaborative approach when Miraclon selected us as a beta site for UV Choice Printing.”

UV Choice Printing, enabled by advanced plate surface patterning technology and accessed through FLEXCEL NX Print Suite for Narrow Web, is specifically designed to deliver better performance and stability for label and other UV flexo printed narrow web applications across a range of substrates. It optimizes UV ink transfer and increases ink density by up to 15%, minimizes on-press troubleshooting of quality issues, and delivers better reproduction of solids, fine lines, crisp barcodes and text at lower ink volumes. Other benefits are faster press set-up, reduced substrate wastage, and faster plate imaging times.

“Immediate impact” of UV Choice Printing

José Sanchez Gallego, Design & Prepress Manager for Adhesivos Orcajada, says UV Choice Printing made “an immediate impact — literally from the first job. With any new way of working, it’s vital to have the support of the production team, but in this case we decided to deliver the first set of plates to the press without any advance warning. That way, we believed we’d get an objective and unprejudiced reaction from the press crew. Their response was overwhelmingly positive — they saw the efficiency and consistency benefits at once. It was the same with customers, that complimented us on the clear improvement in quality.

“UV Choice Printing is delivering on-press benefits that make a really big difference for us in terms of efficiency, ink and substrate savings, and print quality,” continues José. “In particular, ink laydown is much improved. We achieve 100% uniform coverage in both solids and shadows without impacting midtones and highlights, which we no longer have to sacrifice to achieve both solid colors and a wide tonal range.

“As a rule, UV printed jobs are of higher quality and mostly on coated substrates. Because UV Choice Printing eliminates many of the difficult-to-control variables, press set-up is much simpler and more streamlined, and we get to color much faster than before. Without UV Choice Printing, for example, anilox selection could be complicated on certain jobs and changes more frequent as operators searched for the ideal anilox/ink combination. That no longer happens, as we now utilize UV Choice Printing for 100% of UV printed jobs.”

Up to 50% saving in press set-up times

As part of its investment in Print Suite for Narrow Web to utilize UV Choice Printing, Adhesivos Orcajada gained access to PureFlexo™ Printing for water-based ink applications, which “is especially beneficial when we’re producing a lot of solids.”  José says that working in tandem, the two solutions have yielded further significant savings when UV jobs have to be rerouted to water-based production, and vice versa. “This happens occasionally for scheduling reasons, and it used to be a headache because of the prepress adjustments involved — modifying the TIFF and re-RIPing, for example. Now, despite working with different patterns, in most cases modifications are unnecessary, and we can consistently set up the new job being confident the results will be predictable. As a result, we’re saving around 50% in job set-up time — a huge difference.” 

José adds that even when they don’t need to switch between presses for a specific job, the production team has reported a 15-20% reduction in press set-up times.

Continued benefits

UV Choice Printing is also enabling Adhesivos Orcajada to grow the business and take on additional work. “The addition of UV Choice Printing further allows us to shift certain jobs from digital printing to flexo as it enables us to produce stable, high-quality prints at profitable speeds while enjoying measurable ink and substrate savings. Being able to utilize flexo for a wider range of jobs is especially beneficial when we’re dealing with highly porous, textured substrates.”

Pedro concludes: “UV Choice Printing with its widely versatile advanced plate surface patterning, together with the Miraclon team behind it, has completely changed my perception on the quality and efficiency that can be achieved in narrow web flexo printing. I thought we were doing just fine before, but now I know that with it, we’re doing just so much better.”

Schaumburg, IL – August 31, 2023 – INX International is planning to focus on three segments at the upcoming PRINTING United Expo in Atlanta. Advanced digital solutions, including premium inkjet inks and digital printing systems, and sustainable packaging inks will be on display in booth B1944, and representatives will share their color management expertise when the show is held October 18-20 at the Georgia World Congress Center.

INX will feature several TriangleÒ brand premium digital inks that run on some of the world’s largest multi-pass, high-speed inkjet flatbed printers, including Agfa, HP Scitex, Inca, and Vutek.

High performance UV Curable inks such as Triangle HIP, HSI™, and VHS provide fast curing and offer significant cost savings. Formulated so printers can meet GRACoL standards and G7 targets with sharper printability, they are supported with user-friendly service agreements. HIP is used on Inca Onset printers, HSI runs in tandem with HP Scitex, and VHS works with VutekÒ HS120 and HS125 series printers.

INXhrc™ natural-based inks and Genesis™ washable inks are two eco-friendly solutions booth visitors can learn more about. INXhrc is a high performance, bio-renewable ink for flexographic, offset, and gravure use that reduces the carbon footprint of packaging materials and contributes to a circular economy. Genesis makes it easier to recycle plastic films and contribute to the circular reuse of materials. INX will also feature Ecostage GB-XA Oxygen Barrier coatings for food preservation and mono-material packaging.

INX’s technology-driven digital systems and integration capabilities will be highlighted. Direct-to-Object and Narrow Web printing options include the NW350 narrow web printer, and RUCOINX 937LED and 945UV/MA inks provide solid solutions for all glass and plastic bottle screen printing. Visit the INX website to learn more or schedule a booth meeting. 

About INX International Ink Co.

INX International Ink Co. is the third largest producer of inks in North America, with full-service subsidiaries in Europe and South America and is part of Sakata INX worldwide operations. We offer a complete line of ink and coating solutions technology for commercial, packaging and digital applications. As a leading global manufacturer of inkjet inks, we provide a full palette of digital ink systems, advanced technologies and integrated services. Stay updated on the latest developments and follow INX on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X, or visit www.inxinternational.com.

PITTSBURGH, August 31, 2023 – PPG (NYSE: PPG) will showcase its portfolio of durable PPG TESLIN® label materials for adhesive coaters, packaging specialists, and label converters during Labelexpo Europe 2023, September 11 – 13 in Brussels, Belgium. 

PPG Teslin substrate is a durable, secure, and easy-to-print synthetic material that excels in label applications that demand a tough, high-performance solution. Thesubstrate absorbs inks, toners, adhesives, and coatings, locking them into its structure for long-lasting durability and security with no additional processing or expense. It is also flexible and conformable, enabling long-lasting adhesion to cylindrical items and other tough to label surfaces. 

These combination of performance features makes PPG Teslin substrate ideal for applications that require printed data to remain on labels, such as brand protection, tamper-evident security, medical/pharmaceutical and in-mold applications. It is also used in the chemicals industry for labels that are compliant with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals and British Standard 5609 (BS 5609).

“Visitors will learn more about how Teslin substrate offers up to 60% less plastic compared to other synthetics making Teslin label material a great option for helping companies in their sustainability goals,” said Fabrizio Mandingorra, PPG global segment manager, Teslin labels. 

PPG Teslin substrate is compatible with a wide range of print technologies, from digital inkjet, laser, and thermal transfer to flexographic and offset. It offers bubble-free application and provides a long-lasting adhesive bond that can endure extreme conditions. The static-dissipative nature of PPG Teslin substrate helps minimize static buildup during digital printing, improving throughput and print quality. 

To request samples of PPG Teslin substrate, or to discuss label solutions for a specific application, visit stand 8A51 at Labelexpo Europe 2023.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $17.7 billion in 2022. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.

We protect and beautify the world is a trademark and Teslin and the PPG Logo are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

PPG TESLIN® substrate-based label stocks ensure critical printed data remains protected on labels like this product label on a chemical drum. Resistant to water, chemicals, solvents, abrasion and tearing, PPG TESLIN substrate meets or exceeds durability requirements for Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and British Standard 5609 (BS5609) compliance.

Flint Group is gearing up to make a resounding impact at Labelexpo Europe 2023 by showcasing cutting-edge solutions and addressing the pivotal trends shaping the narrow web printing and converting industry.

As the label industry evolves, Flint Group remains at the forefront of change, committed to sustainability, streamlined processes, and enhanced business practices. The business will put this into full focus at Labelexpo Europe 2023 in Brussels, Belgium, at booths 5C28 + 5C29 – September 11th through 14th.

At the heart of this year’s show, Flint Group and its digital solutions division, Xeikon, will provide an interactive showcase. The experienced team will engage in face-to-face discussions on topics that matter to today’s narrow web converters, focusing on sustainability, simplifying business operations, and reducing complexity. The team aims to show delegates what today’s printing inks and coatings can achieve. Those visiting the stand will witness first-hand the latest cutting-edge technologies, including three Xeikon digital print engines running live at the show.

Niklas Olsson, Product Manager at Flint Group, commented: “As one of the most well-attended shows of its type, Labelexpo provides the ideal opportunity for us to connect with our narrow web converter customers. We are making enormous strides in ink and coating technology that go beyond high-performing colour to support areas such as carbon output and waste reduction.

“We frequently highlight the benefits of our product’s performance, our unmatched expertise, and our commitment to the label industry. However, Labelexpo provides us with a unique opportunity to not only discuss these attributes but to tangibly showcase them through our dedicated team and informative and interactive displays.

“Moreover, we are proud to sponsor the Tarsus Label Industry Global Awards, where we’ll present the Converter of the Year award.

“We eagerly invite both new and existing customers to join us at our booth, initiating important conversations that will undeniably shape the future of the label industry.”

In addition to its presence on the Labelexpo show floor, Flint Group will participate in the Automation Arena, a full ‘lights out’ production workflow from file creation to digital printing, converting and inspection. The company will also participate in the Flex Pack Trail, a market showcase that connects the label and flexible packaging value chains.  Lastly, Flint Group will present during the Label Academy Master Class on the topic of Sustainable Labels and Packaging, Wednesday, September 13th.

The company will host a VIP happy hour networking event on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during the show to further elevate its presence at the event. Converters are encouraged to seize this exclusive opportunity by visiting the stand during the day to secure their VIP pass and gain access to this exclusive event.

Join Flint Group at Labelexpo Europe 2023, where inspiration meets innovation and the future of narrow web printing comes to life.

For more information and updates, visit https://www.flintgrp.com/

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – Aug. 30, 2023 – Epson today announced it will be demonstrating its leading label printing solutions at Labelexpo Europe in Brussels from Sept. 11-14 in Hall 9, Stand A50. Both of Epson’s SurePress® digital label presses – the L-6534VW and L-4733AW – will be on display in Epson’s stand, as well as Epson’s ColorWorks® on-demand color label printers. 

“Epson’s labeling solutions help businesses respond to the demands of the moment – faster turnaround times, shorter runs and lowering labor costs with automation,” said Victor Gomez, director, Epson America, Inc. “Labelexpo is an ideal venue to demonstrate Epson’s labeling solutions and allow attendees to see and experience them in person.”

For North American prospective customers not traveling to Europe for Labelexpo, Epson offers in-person demos of its label presses and printers at its Executive Briefing Center at the Epson America headquarters in Los Alamitos, Calif. Product briefings include one-on-one meetings showcasing Epson’s leading technology, design philosophy, environmental initiatives, and the profitable opportunities for businesses.

With a remarkable color gamut, SurePress digital label presses deliver accurate spot colors and gradients required for brand-quality color prime labels and packaging. The SurePress L-6543VW with Orange Ink has a 92% PANTONE® coverage certification within Delta E of 1.5.1 A vertically integrated design with Epson-manufactured components, including ink, printheads, LED pinning and curing, SurePress offers stable and predictable production. All SurePress models are PANTONE certified 

The ColorWorks label printer lineup helps businesses print cost-effective color labels on-demand for virtually any application, including product, packaging, barcode and shipping. Epson will also demonstrate an innovative, automated labeling solution using two ColorWorks label printers, a smart camera and an Epson robot. The demo will showcase a medical industry application requiring labeling of various size prescription containers. The automated process eliminates human handling, which is necessary for certain medications, and helps to mitigate any potential human labeling errors.

The following innovative product solutions will be shown at Epson’s booth: 

• SurePress L-6534VW Digital Label Press: The highly automated SurePress L-6534VW, available with Orange Ink or Digital Varnish, enables reliable and repeatable high-speed printing of up to two million feet per month.2 Incorporating PrecisionCore® printhead technology ,the SurePress L-6534VW offers high-quality ink variations and a fully automated press allows for simple press operations and inkjet nozzle maintenance to keep productivity high and TCO low. The SurePress L-6534VW will also be shown in combination with an inline GM DC330 Mini all-in-one compact label finisher. 

• SurePress L-4733AW: Building on the success of its predecessor, the L-4533AW, one of the leading selling digital inkjet label presses on the market today, the SurePress L-4733AW offers advanced automation and unattended printing features, higher productivity on film substrates and an optional inline spectrometer. Virtually automatic, requiring no manual cleaning of the printhead surface, the L-4733AW is primed for unattended printing. The L-4733AW supports a range of substrates, including off-the-shelf flexo materials, without the need to surface prime. Its inks meet the latest safety standards and regulations, such as REACH, and deliver high-quality images, making it a versatile press ideal for converters focusing on food and beverage and health and beauty labels.

• ColorWorks On-Demand Label Printers: The compact ColorWorks CW-C4000printer with comprehensive connectivity is designed for businesses with low- to mid-volume applications that require high-resolution print quality and durable product labels up to 4.4 inches in width. The ColorWorks CW-C6000A and CW-C6000Pproduce high-resolution color labels; the CW-C6000A comes standard with an auto cutter to create variable length labels and enable easy job separation and the CW-C6000P comes standard with peel-and-present functionality for fast, print-and-apply applications. The ColorWorks C7500G is a high-performance color label printer that prints up to 4.4 inches wide at blazing speeds of up to 11.8 inches/second,3 and is ideal for demanding, high-volume printing of durable, glossy labels.

For additional information about Epson’s label printing solutions, visit www.epson.com/label-printers. 

About Epson

Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson’s goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/

Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson’s regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).