KODAK FLEXCEL NX System

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Flat top dots

The foundation for stable, predictable print

The FLEXCEL NX System’s groundbreaking flat top dot structure solves a problem inherent with traditional digital flexo platemaking technology, where oxygen inhibition during UV exposure results in bullet-shaped dots that are prone to surface wear and result in unpredictable inking and printing. The FLEXCEL NX System’s unique technology eliminates all oxygen during UV exposure to produce full amplitude flat top dots with sturdy bases and strong shoulders across the entire tonal range. The result is a printing form that is consistent, repeatable, resistant to changes in impression and wear from substrate or cleanin

TRADITIONAL LAMS DOT	FLEXCEL NX SYSTEM DOT	FLAT TOP DOTS
Surface prone to wear Scum dots form easily Unpredictable inking, printing Difficult to calibrate	Improved print stability, predictability and consistency Plates last up to 5x longer	Reduce waste with stable, predictable printing Improve plate life with robustness, resistance to wear Improve consistency with even ink transfer

PREDICTABILITY	SUPERIOR INK TRANSFER
True one-to-one reproduction from file to plate Simplify prepress Accelerate press setup Use fewer plates	Improved densities with micro-surface texturization Full tonal reproduction Wider gamut Clean print Greater shelf impact

DIGICAP NX Patterning

A breakthrough ink transfer solution

KODAK DIGICAP NX Patterning is a software-based feature for the KODAK FLEXCEL NX System that enables a major step forward in ink transfer efficiency, through the application of a micro surface texturization pattern to the surface of all plate elements. Print applications that traditionally struggle with efficient ink transfer can now enjoy higher print densities, smooth solid area ink coverage and expanded color gamut with process printing. It is a development that allows flexography to truly compete on a quality level with roto-gravure for flexible packaging.  DIGICAP NX Patterning helps you:

• Print smooth, solid area ink coverage
• Reduce patterns in solids and halo artifacts around reverses
• Increase solid ink density
• Reduce dot gain, especially in shadows
• Expand color gamut with process printing

NEW! advanced screen set expands capabilities Following two years of internal development, Kodak is introducing a select set of advanced patterns linked to anilox volume for maximum flexibility. This new pattern set uses expertly-engineered plate surface texturization technology to improve ink laydown in a wide variety of high-anilox applications including printing of white, spot colors, metallics and coatings. Applying advanced patterns to process reproduction also yields compelling benefits. ADVANCED SURFACE TEXTURIZATION PATTERNS

Hybrid Screening

Enable smoothest transitions

Innovative KODAK MAXTONE SX Screening, delivered in KODAK PRINERGY Workflow, is a hybrid AM screening solution that smooths the transition from highlights to midtones, effectively reducing the flexo break effect that can be seen in blends and vignettes. It allows the operator to set a minimum dot size in order to prevent the formation of dots that are too small for the flexographic process, and uses an FM-like screening technique to selectively remove dots, improving both highlight and shadow reproduction.

• Excellent control over highlights and shadows
• Minimize highlight gain and graininess
• 6 minimum dot choices: from 1×2 to 4×4 pixel dots

KODAK MAXTONE SX SCREENING SCALE

HYPERFLEX NX Imaging

Increase highlight dot stability

KODAK HYPERFLEX NX Resolution Enhancement Software represents a brand new generation of Kodak’s patented ‘light valve’ technology that has been optimized for the FLEXCEL NX System. This innovative software solution uses unique imaging capabilities to image 5×10 micron ‘light valves’ in automatically selected areas to raise the plate floor. The result? Increased highlight dot stability and consistency – especially in hybrid screens. HYPERFLEX NX Screening delivers:

• Optimum highlights at low impression
• Improved dot robustness
• Less impression needed

WITHOUT HYPERFLEX NX IMAGING	WITH HYPERFLEX NX IMAGING

SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology

Award-winning, high-resolution thermal imaging technology

KODAK FLEXCEL NX Imagers use KODAK SQUARESPOT Imaging Technology, Kodak’s award-winning thermal imaging technology, to deliver a higher level of stability, accuracy and reliability in prepress and the pressroom. SQUARESPOT Technonlogy images at an effective resolution of 10,000 dpi to enable printing dots as small as 10 microns, and surface patterning down to 5 microns. Due to the unique nature of the imaging and reproduction process, files are ripped at just 2400 dpi, ensuring rapid file processing while delivering extraordinary results.