Toyobo water Flexographic plates
Printing plates you can trust
Toyobo's water-based photopolymer plates are a solution for printers that focus on quality, repeatability and sustainable production. Water-washed, solvent-free, they reduce die preparation time and increase job safety.
They enable precise detail mapping, stable transfer Printing inks and environmentally compliant packaging production. Combined with QUICKER technology and local Print Systems support, they form a complete system for preparing printing forms.
Why Flexographic plates Toyobo?
Water technology - safe for people and the environment
Toyobo plates are developed in water, without the use of aggressive solvents. This means not only less burden on the environment, but also real benefits for printers - lower chemical disposal costs, no need for extraction systems, greater safety for operators. Water-based plates are ideally suited to sustainable development strategies and new environmental boothards, increasingly demanded by end customers and retail chains.
Repeatability and stability in printing
Toyobo means not only ecology, but also full control over the printing process. The plates maintain stable mechanical properties, are resistant to deformation and ink, and their structure ensures even ink transfer even in long print runs. Thanks to flat-top points, you get color consistency, precise reproduction of tonal transitions and minimized point gain.
Faster pre-press process
Printing plates production from Toyobo plates takes much less time than with solvent plates - not only because of the lack of long drying, but also because of the simplified, predictable process. The required development time is only a few minutes, and thanks to compatibility with our QUICKER equipment, the entire cycle can be fully automated. This is a real time and energy saver, as well as greater flexibility for short-run production.
Versatility of applications - packaging, labels, cartons
Toyobo plates are available in different variants - tailored for printing on film, paper, cardplate or porous materials. With different hardnesses and thicknesses, you can easily choose a solution for your substrate and ink type. Toyobo QZ, QS, QH or QF are proven solutions both for printing stretch labels and precise lines on cardplate packaging.
Implementation and support from Print Systems
We don't leave you with the product alone - we help you select the right type of plate for your technology, perform tests, provide exposure and leaching parameters, and support operators during implementation. With our experience and local technical background, you are assured that Toyobo plates will work in your system as they should - from the first production.
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Toyobo flexo plate processing process
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1
Backlighting
Exposure from
of the plate's backing layer
2a
Contact negative
Removal of protective film and
positioning of negative side
of emulsion to plate
2b
Ablation, CtP laser
Transfer of digital image
from computer directly to
surface of plate mask
using CtP laser
3
Surface exposure
Exposure from
of the plate's backing layer
4
Leaching
Wash the plate
in the dishwasher.
5
Drying
After wiping the surface,
dry in a hot
air dryer.
6
Lighting
Expose again to
UVA light to finalize
photo-curing
7
Curing
Expose to light
UVC to eliminate
stickiness from the surface of the plate
The process of implementing flexo-water technology
Print Systems
Customer
Analysis of business needs, technologies used, machines, equipment
and production process
Print Systems
Customer
Choice of technology: CTP or Analog
Preparation of dedicated solution variants according to the customer's needs
and the possibility of integrating existing machines and equipment
Preparation of test polymer plates and reprinting
Selecting the target solution
Print Systems
Customer
Preparation of the room according to the guidelines and requirements of the solution implementation
Installation and implementation of technology
Calibration reprints
Development of a color profile
Selection of machining parameters for different job specifications
Employee training
Preparation of the first production job and technical acceptance of the solution
Print Systems
Customer
Constant care of a dedicated technical advisor, regular visits, consultations, training, access to the knowledge base, evaluation of solutions.
24/7
Washing and drying time of Toyobo flexo plate vs solvent plate
TOYOBO water-washed photopolymer plates meet the expectations of the most demanding customers. The results of the revolutionary progress in flexo printing technology are comparable to offset technology.
Today, more than 1,000 printers, mostly label printers, are already working on Toyobo plates in Europe alone. No one needs to be convinced that these are the printers who are most demanding about the speed of the plate preparation process, ink transfer, job resolution and the smallest print points. The environmental aspect is increasingly important. Check out the comparison of Toyobo plate vs solvent plate.
Filters
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Toyobo Cosmolight® QZ plate
Purpose:
- Paper
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- Foil
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- Flexible packaging
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Toyobo Cosmolight® QH plate
Purpose:
- Paper
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- Foil
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- Flexible packaging
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Toyobo Cosmolight® QS plate
Purpose:
- Envelopes
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- Cardplate
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- Paper
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- Foil
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- Flexible packaging
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- water varnish
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- UV varnish
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Toyobo Cosmolight® QO plate
Purpose:
- Envelopes
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- Paper
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- water varnish
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Toyobo Cosmolight® QT plate
Purpose:
- Clothing labels
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Toyobo Cosmolight® NZ plate
Purpose:
- Paper
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- Foil
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- Flexible packaging
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Why Print Systems?
Over 20 years of experience
We have been supporting printing houses in Poland and abroad for two decades. We combine practical knowledge of printing with technological know-how to help customers achieve better production results.
Our own brand of equipment and chemicals
QUICKER is not just a logo - it is a line of equipment and chemicals created from scratch by our team. This gives us full control over the quality and development of the products.
We start with an analysis, not an offer
Before we propose anything, we conduct an audit and tests. Thanks to this, the solutions we implement are truly tailored to the needs of our clients and bring measurable results.
Flexibility in cooperation
We adapt to your possibilities and production rhythm. We fulfill quick orders, implement system solutions and support when you need it most.
A comprehensive system approach
We deliver not only products, but also ready-made solutions – from plates, through chemicals and devices, to service and consulting. Everything works together – efficiently and predictably.
A relationship based on trust
# Y esW e Car e is our daily life. We are a partner who really listens, advises and takes responsibility for what we propose – from the first conversation to implementation.
