--- title: Information About Flexographic Printing --- [![Luminite Logo High Res](https://blog.luminite.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Luminite-Assets/Luminite%20Logo%20%20High%20Res.jpg?width=1500&height=228&name=Luminite%20Logo%20%20High%20Res.jpg "Luminite Logo High Res")](https://luminite.com/) [![Luminite Logo High Res](https://blog.luminite.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Luminite-Assets/Luminite%20Logo%20%20High%20Res.jpg?width=1500&height=228&name=Luminite%20Logo%20%20High%20Res.jpg "Luminite Logo High Res")](https://luminite.com/) - [About](https://luminite.com/customer-service/) - [Meet The Team](https://luminite.com/meet-the-team) - [Products](https://luminite.com/products/) - [Print Sleeves](https://luminite.com/services/elastomer-sleeves/) - [Print Cylinders](https://luminite.com/services/elastomer-covered-cylinders/) - [Load-N-Lok](https://luminite.com/services/load-n-lok/) - [Services](https://luminite.com/services/) - [Digital Laser Engraving](https://luminite.com/services/digital-laser-engraving-technology/) - [Graphic Services](https://luminite.com/graphics/) - [Markets Served](https://luminite.com/flexo-printing-solutions-industries-and-markets-served/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.luminite.com/blog) - [Flexo Vs. 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Sep 13, 2023, 10:59:41 AM 2 min read [4 Types of Flexographic Inks & When to Use Them](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/4-types-of-flexographic-inks-when-to-use-them) ![Luminite inks.jpg](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/Luminite%20inks.jpg) [Flexographic Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/flexographic-printing) ### 4 Types of Flexographic Inks & When to Use Them Aug 18, 2023, 1:27:00 PM 3 min read [What Is Flexographic Printing Used For?](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/what-is-flexographic-printing-used-for) ![What is flexographic printing used for?](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/toilet-paper-2923445_1920.jpg) [Flexographic Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/flexographic-printing) ### What Is Flexographic Printing Used For? Jul 26, 2023, 10:03:00 AM 3 min read [Sustainable Inks for Printing in the Flexo Industry](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/sustainable-inks-printing-flexo-industry) ![sustainable inks for printing](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/sustainable%20inks%20for%20printing.jpg) [Flexographic Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/flexographic-printing) ### Sustainable Inks for Printing in the Flexo Industry Jul 24, 2023, 11:48:18 AM 7 min read [Flexo Printing Defects: 3 Main Causes for Bridging & Filling In](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/flexo-printing-defects-bridging-filling-in) ![flexo printing defects bridging](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/Bridging.jpg) [Flexographic Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/flexographic-printing) ### Flexo Printing Defects: 3 Main Causes for Bridging & Filling In Jul 3, 2023, 9:45:00 AM 3 min read [Elastomer Sleeves vs Photopolymer Plates for Flexo Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/elastomer-sleeves-vs-photopolymer-plates-for-flexo-printing) ![](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/Luminite%20elastomer%20resize.jpg) [Flexographic Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/flexographic-printing) ### Elastomer Sleeves vs Photopolymer Plates for Flexo Printing Jun 7, 2023, 4:15:16 PM 3 min read [Wide vs. Narrow Web Flexo Printing: The Basics](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/basics-of-wide-vs.-narrow-web-flexo-printing) ![](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/iStock-1217594001.jpg) [Flexographic Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/flexographic-printing) ### Wide vs. Narrow Web Flexo Printing: The Basics May 18, 2023, 9:28:00 AM 4 min read [Flexographic Printing Defects by Category](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/flexo-printing-defects-by-category) ![flexo machinery](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/flexo%20printing%20machinery-1.jpg) [printing defects](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/printing-defects) ### Flexographic Printing Defects by Category May 18, 2023, 9:15:00 AM 6 min read Load More Stories   ## Flexographic Printing Blog # Luminite Main Blog listing page [![flexo print misregistrtion](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/iStock-972556482.jpg) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/print-misregistration-flexographic-printing) ## [10 Common Causes of Print Misregistration in Flexographic Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/print-misregistration-flexographic-printing) We've all had that moment when we're painting, tracing, or gluing something and in our intense concentration, our hand slips, marring our precious work.  That's what print misregistration is like. To get the best possible print, the alignment of... [![digital vs flexo printing](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/flexo%20printing.jpg) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/comparison-points-for-digital-vs.-flexo-printing) ## [Digital vs. Flexo Printing: Pros and Cons](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/comparison-points-for-digital-vs.-flexo-printing) Flexographic printing, which is a type of relief printing, uses a laser-engraved sleeve to transfer ink onto paper. The presses run at a high speed, making them ideal for longer print runs. Flexo printing has been a relied-upon technique for many... [![](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/Luminite_Diagram_graphic.Final.png) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/mandrel-flexographic-printing-press-parts) ## [Flexographic Printing Press Parts: What’s a Mandrel?](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/mandrel-flexographic-printing-press-parts) There are a variety of press types that can be utilized for flexographic printing. However, in order to provide a high-quality print, each printing machine must include certain elements. For the presses that utilize a print sleeve, the following is... [![Luminite inks.jpg](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/Luminite%20inks.jpg) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/4-types-of-flexographic-inks-when-to-use-them) ## [4 Types of Flexographic Inks & When to Use Them](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/4-types-of-flexographic-inks-when-to-use-them) There’s a science behind your choice of ink. Different flexo printing inks are crafted to work best with varying image carriers and substrates. [![What is flexographic printing used for?](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/toilet-paper-2923445_1920.jpg) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/what-is-flexographic-printing-used-for) ## [What Is Flexographic Printing Used For?](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/what-is-flexographic-printing-used-for) As the name indicates, flexographic printing is considered the most flexible printing method, because of its inherent ability to be used for almost any application. Endless, unique combinations of sleeves, cylinders, plates, ITR (in-the-round)... [![sustainable inks for printing](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/sustainable%20inks%20for%20printing.jpg) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/sustainable-inks-printing-flexo-industry) ## [Sustainable Inks for Printing in the Flexo Industry](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/sustainable-inks-printing-flexo-industry) The flexographic printing industry is increasingly turning to sustainable inks for their printing needs. Not only are sustainable inks** better for the environment**, but they offer printers many other advantages as well. Since they are not made with... [![flexo printing defects bridging](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/Bridging.jpg) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/flexo-printing-defects-bridging-filling-in) ## [Flexo Printing Defects: 3 Main Causes for Bridging & Filling In](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/flexo-printing-defects-bridging-filling-in) Let’s say you’re printing fine text or an intricate graphic with a high resolution. Your substrate comes off the press, and you notice letters or the areas within the graphics that bleed together for a very low-quality, low-resolution product. ... [![](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/Luminite%20elastomer%20resize.jpg) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/elastomer-sleeves-vs-photopolymer-plates-for-flexo-printing) ## [Elastomer Sleeves vs Photopolymer Plates for Flexo Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/elastomer-sleeves-vs-photopolymer-plates-for-flexo-printing) When thinking about the various components involved in making a final flexo printed product, one of the most important elements to thoroughly consider is your image carrier selection. After all, when your image carrier is not optimized for your... [![](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/iStock-1217594001.jpg) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/basics-of-wide-vs.-narrow-web-flexo-printing) ## [Wide vs. Narrow Web Flexo Printing: The Basics](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/basics-of-wide-vs.-narrow-web-flexo-printing) For someone just entering the printing market, one of the most common points of confusion is understanding how printers print on different sizes of substrate. 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