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Overprinting Envelopes

Print Options

bullet Flexographic printing
bullet Lithographic printing

Manufacturing Envelopes

   

In consultation with our experienced staff we can work together to bring you the best print solution for requirements.

Flexographic Printing
This is carried out at the primary envelope making stage, while the  paper is still flat and unfolded, by the
Winkler & Dunnember envelope making machine. Flexographic printing uses water based inks and a flexible plate and has cost advantages when you have a reasonable sized order to place.

Constraints      Advantages

2 weeks for the delivery 
Screen print of 90 dpi (dots per inch)
50,000 plus run

Cost

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Lithographic Printing
This is carried out by our Halm Jets on stock envelopes. This process uses oil based inks with a metal plate and is normally the option for fast turnaround smaller quantity jobs. The screen density is higher at 150 dpi, which means you get a sharper and stronger print. Lithographic printing normally works out more expensive on the larger runs as the envelopes are overprinted on our stock and have to be unpacked, printed and then repacked.

Constraints      Advantages

Cost
Cannot print up to window edge

2/3 day delivery
Screen print of 150 dpi - sharper print
Cheaper on short runs  

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