Printing full-bleed correctly can be tricky using die cut labels.
Full-Bleed Label Printing |
The problem is you want the ink to cover the edge of the label but not
put too much ink on the exposed liner.
If ink goes onto the liner, you can transfer it to the actual label
during application or rewinding. Or you
can’t quite get the label printed without leaving some white on the label.
Full-Bleed Label |
But are expensive to use.
And I’ve written about using a finishing system post printing. Here is one option I saw at Label Expo:
Using a label finishing system is great if you are willing to invest in
the equipment and change your process to print and then finish (laminate, die
cut, weed the matrix and rewind) the labels.
Many companies don’t want to take the time or effort to complete this
process. But a finishing system produces
prefect laminated, die cut labels each time.
One last option to produce full-bleed labels involves using slightly
different die cut labels; leaving the matrix on.
Matrix On Circle Labels |
In the above picture, you’ll see die cut circle labels; but you’ll
also see the matrix left on around the die cut forming a rectangle and gap
between labels. With the matrix left on,
you can print beyond the die cut label without having to working about the ink transferring. Works great to produce full-bleed die cut
labels.
However, you can’t use labels with the matrix on for label applicators;
they will not peel correctly with the matrix left on. And I’ve been told that labels with the
matrix on are more difficult to peel and apply by hand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=47&v=cIt4yoOYNQE
And learn more about this system here:
https://www.dpr-llc.com/en/label-unwinder-rewinder-epson-C7500.html
Now in one step, you can print full-bleed labels completely; and then remove
the matrix to have finished die cut labels.
If you have full-bleed artwork and use an applicator/find it difficult
to peel and apply labels by hand, the DPR C7500 in-line matrix remover may work
for you. Contact us to learn more and
discuss how this new device may make your workflow more productive.
Guy Mikel
855-962-7670
info@colorlabelsolutions.com
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