While UV inks continue to increase in popularity due to their outstanding print results, especially in the narrow-web arena, the issues with UV ink spitting seem to persist.

The key is to reduce the risk of ink spitting without compromising print results. One variable that continues to prove as a key control point for minimizing ink spitting is the doctor blade and metering set up...

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APR and Esko will jointly present an informative industry seminar focused on the trending topic of expanded color gamut (ECG). The seminar is open to all industry professionals, and will be held on June 18th at the Hilton Indian Lakes Hotel in Bloomingdale, IL. The seminar is designed to provide an overview of this evolving and growing flexo technology, as well as focus on specific features, benefits and challenges to pressroom implementation.

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APR's new fully automated Anilox Roll Cleaner utilizing the high powered deep cleaning spray wash method is designed to clean all levels of Anilox Sleeves and Rollers.  This proven system can remove Water and Solvent-based inks, as well as UV and EB inks in less than 20 minutes.

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The spray-wash method continues to be the most effective and safest cleaning process, leaving the anilox rolls totally clean and without causing any wear damage or plugged cells on rolls which may occur with when other methods are not performed to exact standards. This makes it possible to keep your anilox rolls totally clean at all times ensuring constant high print quality and proper maintenance for extending the life of these expensive assets. As many as three user-programmable cycles can be configured, stored and initiated via the unit's touch-screen control panel.

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