Flexography Printing Concepts

What was the original definition of flexography suggested in 1952?

• A method of rotary letterpress printing which employs flexible rubber plates and rapid-drying fluid inks.

• A method of digital printing using flexible plates and UV-curable inks.

• A method of offset printing with flexible plates and oil-based inks.

• A method of gravure printing using flexible cylinders and solvent-based inks.

How is ink transferred from the anilox roll to the printing plate?

• The ink is sprayed directly onto the plate.

• The anilox roll meters, shears, and splits ink into single droplets contained in its engraved cells.

• The ink is absorbed by the anilox roll and then squeezed onto the plate.

• The anilox roll uses electrostatic charges to transfer ink.

Which crucial component of the printing system was missing from the original 1952 definition of flexography?

• The printing plate

• The substrate

• The anilox roll

• The ink fountain

In the analogy explaining ink transfer, what do the "small shot glasses" represent?

• Individual ink particles

• The engraved cells of the anilox roll

• The printing plate's surface

• The substrate being printed on

What is the primary factor influencing the spread and blending of ink droplets during flexographic printing?

• The ambient temperature and humidity.

• The speed of the printing press.

• The distance between the openings (cells) of the anilox roll.

• The type of substrate used.