UPM Raflatac substrates qualified for Xeikon label presses

Xeikon has worked closely with UPM Raflatac to qualify an extensive range of label substrates on its 3300 digital press. The qualified substrates are said to represent some of the most commonly used conventional labelstocks in narrow web label printing. The companies say that the ability to use conventional stocks provides ‘a huge advantage in terms of cost savings and effective implementation of digital technology’.

Qualified substrates from UPM Raflatac include paper stocks as well as synthetic films, such as clear and white polypropylene (BOPP), and polyester (PET) of varying thicknesses. The qualification process, conducted at Xeikon’s North American technology center near Chicago, ensures that all the tested substrates will provide ‘perfect print quality and stable printing behavior’ on the Xeikon 3300.

‘We are very happy to announce the increased availability of UPM Raflatac label substrates to our current and prospective customers,’ said Michael V. Ring, president of Xeikon North America. ‘We're continuously developing our database of media script files and expanding the number of qualified substrates for our label technology. This will enable our users to take full advantage of the substrate flexibility of the Xeikon 3300.’

‘Xeikon understands that substrate flexibility is one of the critical components for the success of any label printing operation. We are extremely excited about partnering with Xeikon to help label converters grow their business,’ said Patrick Goss, prime business director, UPM Raflatac. ‘The recently qualified UPM Raflatac substrates will provide exceptional imaging quality to the users of the Xeikon 3300.’

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