Which printing methods are suitable for self-adhesive copperplate label paper?

Self-adhesive copper plate label paper is suitable for a variety of printing methods because of its smooth surface and good printing adaptability. Here are some common printing methods:

1. Offset printing:

Offset printing is one of the main ways of self-adhesive label printing in China.

Features: Fine graphics, rich layer sense, suitable for mass printing.

Offset printing equipment can be used in one machine with high printing efficiency.

2. Flexo printing:

Flexo printing quality is very good, and the machine structure is simple, low printing cost.

The use of water-based ink and UV ink, does not pollute the environment, suitable for high environmental protection requirements occasions.

Flexo printing products have thick ink layer and reliable printing quality.

3. Gravure printing:

The ink supply system of short ink path is adopted, and the automatic degree of cylinder printing is high.

Ink layer drying fast, suitable for film and other materials printing.

However, gravure printing cycle is long, the cost is high, and it is more suitable for mass label production.

4. Screen printing:

Screen printing is one of the most adaptable printing methods for printing materials.

Can print strong ink color, strong three-dimensional label, suitable for special effects and high-end label printing.

5. Letterpress printing:

Although it is not as common as offset and flexo printing in self-adhesive label printing, letterpress printing is also applied in some specific occasions.

Its printing effect is clear, suitable for small area, simple graphic self-adhesive label printing.

6. UV printing:

UV printing is a good choice for self-adhesive labels that require special effects or quick drying.

UV ink through ultraviolet curing and drying, printing speed, high efficiency.

In addition, the self-adhesive copperplate label paper can also be combined with post-processing processes such as laminating, gold/silver stamping, die-cutting, and punching in the printing process to further improve the aesthetics and practicability of the label. For example, the coating can increase the gloss and wear resistance of the label; Gold/silver stamping can improve the grade and visual effect of the label; Die-cutting and punching can customize the shape and size of the label according to actual needs.

In summary, self-adhesive copper plate label paper is suitable for a variety of printing methods, and the specific choice of which method needs to be comprehensively considered according to the use of the label, the printing amount, the cost budget and other factors.