Proofing Technologies,
manufacturer of JetComp films used for producing flexible packaging mock-ups or
proofs, has collaborated with Color-Logic to streamline prototyping or proofing
of metallic flexible packaging.
Color-Logic has certified JetComp 2 mil Silver Metallized Polypropylene
film for use with its Process Metallic Color System. By utilizing the Color-Logic process and
printing with an Epson, Mimaki, or Roland solvent wide-format printer, package
designers can immediately see the effects of the Color-Logic system on their
packages.
Discussing the process,
Color-Logic Chief Technical Officer Richard Ainge commented: "Prototyping
metallic flexible packages was difficult and unpredictable until Color-Logic
and JetComp collaborated to simplify and standardize the process. Color-Logic files may now be printed on
JetComp metallized film using widely available wide-format printers to proof
and produce short runs of new flexible packages."
Color-Logic Director of Sales and
Marketing Mark Geeves added: "Designs for printing on metallized films
require complex white ink masks. The
complex masks can be generated with just a click of the mouse using Color-Logic
software, rather than the hours often required when creating the masks manually
within Adobe Creative Suite. Our
user-friendly Illustrator and Photoshop plugins enable graphic designers to
produce dramatic effects and achieve greater shelf impact by utilizing the
metallic substrate with white, cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks within the
design. Our collaboration with JetComp
and their metallized films enables prototyping to be done in a fraction of the
time and cost associated with traditional methods being used today."
With the Color-Logic Process
Metallic Color System, brand managers, product managers, corporations, and
advertising agencies can differentiate themselves and their clients from the
competition. Color-Logic tools simplify
design and print production, creating eye-catching decorative effects for use
on branded product packaging and associated collateral. The Color-Logic system is compatible with
offset, inkjet, flexography, digital presses, screen printing, and
gravure. It is ideal for packaging,
pouches, labels, shrink sleeves, and other commercial printing and much more.
