Label Connections Ltd. HP Indigo printing

March 2007

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Materials approved for Indigo printing HP Indigo presses use a totally different type of 'ink' (toner) from other presses and the material surface requirements are very specific. All materials have been independently tested and approved by Hewlett Packard, in both flat sheet and die cut label form without any further treatment. HP Indigo digital printing guidelines (PDF)		Specifically designed for maximum stability and simplicity of use, the PCL3 Digital® format is based on the highly versatile and successful PCL™ (A4) format. Two A4 panels of labels are positioned on an SRA3 sheet with extra grip edges all round and a central gutter between. To help with positioning for guillotining for final presentation, crop marks are cut into the label surface to mark the position of the A4 sheet edges

	HP Approved for 3050 and 5000 presses The PCL3 Digital® range has been developed in close co-operation with Hewlett Packard. At all stages of development the materials have been subjected to machine trials and the final approved grades have been independently tested in both flat sheet and die cut label form. The range has full approval for both both the 3050 and the more recent 5000 series presses.

	Materials for Indigo printing (litho and laser) Machine Coated Silk and Gloss: permanent. Cast Coated: permanent Cast Coated Opaque: permanent. White Laid and Cream Laid: permanent. White Felt Marked: permanent. Polyester: permanent; Gloss Clear, Gloss White, Matt Translucent Synthetics: permanent Marine Grade; Matt White PE.	General Information All PCL3 Digital sheets® and labels are bagged and boxed to ensure optimum moisture conditions are maintained.

		PCL3 Digital® material information available from Hewlett Packard
		For Indigo printing the PCL3 Digital® range is fully approved for both the 3050 and 5000 series presses and appears on their Indigo website and in the latest Speciality Media Swatch produced by HP. Long shelf life for Indigo coatings PCL3 Digital® materials do not require any further surface treatment prior to Indigo printing. The Indigo top coatings we use are all long life e.g. 3 years plus.
Courtesy: Hewlett Packard

HOW TO ...

An increasing PDF library of hints and tips to improve your label experience.
If you have a contribution contact us.

'Knocking-up' self adhesive labels(1192kb)

Do NOT overbend the sheets as this may loosen labels.

Multiple Process Printing Guidelines (420kb)

How to guide and tips that should be considered when undertaking multiple process printing.

Polyester Flip (1113kb)

The easiest way to get air into a stack of polyester sheets is to do the Polyester Flip!

TIPS

Choose the right product for the job.(PDF 1300kb)

End Use? What are the labels to stick to?
Labels are stuck to a wide variety of surfaces, the majority using a standard permanent grade. But what if you need something a little different? Our technical department is always happy to provide as much help as possible.

NEWS

New Labels

PCL3 Digital®

PCL3-4545 45 x 45mm

New Materials

Matt White PE - PDF

Now available in full sheets or die cut labels in our PCL™, Digital Office and PCL3 Digital® ranges this excellent synthetic material can be printed by litho, laser or HP Indigo processes. The marine grade adhesive is approved under BS5609 specification for hazardous drum labelling and makes the material a natural choice for harsh environments where durability and waterproofness are required.

Silver Polyester - PDF

Available as full sheets or die cut labels in our PCL™, Digital Office and SRA3 ranges. Printable by litho (using fully oxidising inks) laser and copier the excellent permanent adhesive makes the product ideal for harsh environments.

For more information on these products or any of our other materials please contact us or your local stockist merchant.

PCL, PCL3 Digital, PCL3, Digital3, Digital Office, UltraJet and UltraLaser are trademarks of Label Connections Ltd. All other trademarks and trading names are recognised and do not infer recommendation or authorisation of Label Connections Ltd or its products by any third party. PCL labels are patented GB2286176.
All information on this site is given in good faith, however we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Template files for label layouts are provided for use with PCL, PCL3 Digital, A4+ and Digital Office Label ranges manufactured by Label Connections Ltd.

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