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Flexo print instruction generator

Drop in the artwork PDF and get a one-page press sheet: job details, colour sequence with anilox per colour, estimated ink, barcode check and sign-off blocks.

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What it does

Print Instruction reads your artwork PDF and does the tedious part of the job sheet for you. It picks up the size, every ink separation, the coverage of each colour and the GS1 barcode automatically. You set the press order and the anilox for each colour, and it works out an ink estimate for the whole run from coverage, anilox and substrate. Add the run quantity and any press notes, and it produces a clean one-page A4 press sheet with sign-off blocks, ready to hand to the operator. Built by a working platemaking studio, it runs in the browser with nothing to install.

How it works

1

Drop the artwork PDF

Size, separations, coverage and barcode are read for you.

2

Set sequence and anilox

Put the colours in press order and enter the anilox per colour.

3

Download the press sheet

Get a one-page A4 print instruction with ink estimate and sign-off.

Frequently asked questions

What goes on the print instruction?

Job details, substrate and print type, the colour sequence with anilox per colour, coverage and estimated ink, a barcode check, press notes and sign-off blocks, on one A4 page.

Do I have to type the colours in?

No. Every ink separation and its coverage is read straight from the artwork PDF. You only put them in press order and add the anilox.

How does the trial work?

Start with a 7 day trial, full access, no card needed. After that it is Pro R899 a month, Studio R2,499 a month or Enterprise from R7,499 a month; see the pricing page for details.

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