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Case Study: Waldo Ltd. (UK)

Friday, 07 January 2022

Direct-to-substrate proofing:
„Something new, that no one else offers“

As an established supplier to the packaging industry, Waldo Ltd. is renowned for delivering high quality files and plates. To maintain this hard-won recognition, the company requires the best available state-of-the-art technology in order to ensure high-quality spot and brand color reproduction as well as accurate halftone proofing. As an additional service, Waldo Ltd. also provides realistic mock-ups of final products.

At the end of 2020, the reprographics and platemaking specialist invested in the new proofing system developed by CGS ORIS and Mutoh Europe: A unique end-to-end digital print solution allowing direct-to-substrate proofing for packaging.

“This is what the flexo packaging industry has been looking for a long while,” states Phil Walmsley, Managing Director at Waldo. “We have been looking into different ways to produce proofs that are more lifelike. Paper proofs are OK but don’t give a true representation of the final printed product.”

Mutoh printer web

“We wanted something that could actually create proofs on client’s original substrate. With a paper proof you have to make allowances for what it will look like on the final substrate”, he explains the challenges his company was facing.

“With this solution the proof and mock-ups look like the finished product product – particularly with a metallized film. Notoriously, metallized film will not back all the colors, chiefly the white. Now we can be sure it will match”, Phil summarizes the experience his team made during the first months using the new system.

This is what the flexo packaging industry has been looking for a long while

Phil Walmsely, Managing DirectorWaldo Ltd.

The new opportunities open up a lot new chances: “That will give us the edge against our competitors,” says Phil on the system that is already opening doors. “It is something different and new that no one else offers. We are working closely with Modern Packaging, who has relationships with all the major retailers in the UK, to develop this. They are looking to put it out to their customers.”

Waldo also offers the new solution to design houses: “Our experience show, that many are not really aware of the intricacies of flexo packaging. But now we can deliver that touch and feel in the proofs which adds another level of excitement around the design development.”

Waldo Ltd Darren Havercroft and Phil Walmsley edit web

As for return on investment Phil states: “We believe there is massive potential for this service. We can offer some significant savings in price. I was used to paying £120 a SKU for a mock-up. Now, we can make a considerable saving on that, especially, if we use offcuts that are sent to us to test. The finished print is also touch dry so we can easily get something out in the mail to meet deadlines. Being able to supply a more realistic and economically commercially viable proof is a win-win all round.”

Aside from immediately seeing how the solution answered Waldo’s needs, Phil said the longstanding relationship built up with CGS ORIS was also an important factor in the investment: “In 2014 I went to Packaging Innovations and saw the CGS ORIS software for the first time. I bought it there and then. I knew it could do what we were looking for. It did and we have worked with CGS ORIS ever since. I had a very similar feeling this time. It is great to work with CGS ORIS and Mutoh.”

Mutoh sample web

Steve Chappell, Managing Director, ORIS Packaging Innovations UK, adds: “It has been great to work so closely with Phil and the team at Waldo as they have adapted their proofing capabilities to enhance the service they offer. They are committed to continually developing their customer focused approach to support creativity and exploration of new possibilities cost effectively. Their customers know they are in safe hands when they want to try something different. We are proud to be able to help create a solution that helps everyone involved push boundaries in a considered way that achieves outstanding results.”

Founded in April 1984 by Jim Dows and Phil Walmsley, Waldo Ltd. services the flexible packaging industry. The Louth, Lincolnshire, firm has 28 employees and supplies leading UK companies and brands, many of whom require special colors to be reproduced.

CGS ORIS´ well-known packaging proofing and mock-up system FLEX PACK work with the Mutoh ValueJet 628 MP, 630mm wide digital piezo inkjet printer, specially optimized for the specific requirements of the packaging industry.

FLEX PACK, is a cost-effective solution for flexible packaging proofing and mock-up production. At the heart of the application is CGS ORIS’s patented four-dimensional iterative color management software which, combined with a specially designed custom interface, enables the ultimate in production flexibility for halftone and continuous tone proofing.

The Mutoh ValueJet 628 MP runs newly developed multi-resin XG series inks (C, M, Y, K, Lc, Lm, White). The non-toxic, pigmented inks deliver excellent adhesion on coated and uncoated substrates. The correct distortion of a shrink sleeve prototype can be checked thanks to their unique stretch and shrink capabilities. They also support accurate proofing on uncoated label stock and corrugated board.

Unlike UV inks, CGS ORIS XG INKS retain the look and feel, as well as all other physical properties of the target substrates, intact. As such the proofs have the physical feel of the final product.

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This solution is a real breakthrough for the industry, as it enables 'Direct-to-Substrate-Proofing', meaning printing on original substrates – something many customers have been looking for since many years. On this page, you find all important information about this truly unique solution!

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Wednesday, 08 September 2021

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Mock-Up Gallery

Tuesday, 09 February 2021

CGS ORIS offers a large selection of packaging substrates that have been developed especially for the production of color-accurate packaging proofs and packaging samples. They are the ideal addition to our FLEX PACK proofing software. Let´s have a closer look at a selection of samples!

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Last Thursday a very exciting conference took place and we had the great opportunity to be part of it! In this article, we are summarizing the highlights of the session about “direct-to-substrate proofing” at the FuturePrint´s Virtual Conference!

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FuturePrint Virtual Conference

Tuesday, 16 February 2021

In October 2020, we launched a unique direct-to-substrate proofing solution with Mutoh Europe. Now, it´s time to have a closer look at our customers' experience!

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Proofing Paper & Packaging Substrates

Wednesday, 05 August 2020

Innovative and exclusive proofing paper and packaging substrates with unique properties complete our proofing applications COLOR TUNER and FLEX PACK.

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FLEX PACK

Monday, 23 November 2015

A perfectly tuned system - for color-accurate production of packaging proofs and prototypes

Do you need to produce color-accurate packaging proofs and samples efficiently and with ease? Are complex finishing effects also a requirement? Then FLEX PACK is the right solution for you!

The system was developed specially for these applications and offers everything you need to achieve perfect results accurately and cost-effectively.

A huge advantage: FLEX PACK was designed as a complete system. The ultimate combination of extremely powerful software, specific printer hardware, special extended gamut inks, and a large portfolio of proofing substrates are available.

Of course, all components are perfectly harmonized - creating an ideal workflow and optimal results without any effort.

FP EN GearsAn additional plus: FLEX PACK was developed in close cooperation with leading companies in the packaging industry and has been used successfully worldwide for many years. End-users appreciate the absolute precision, reliability, and enormous flexibility of the system.

FLEX PACK and its continuous development benefits from years of packaging experience in coordination with our many customers and partners within the industry – and so do you: The packaging industry is always dynamic and subject to change. We react to these quickly and competently in order to always give our customers the optimum tools to improve their daily business.

FLEX PACK is available in a variety of different configurations, highlighted in further detail.


FLEX PACK - The software for packaging proofs and samples

The software was specially designed for the characteristics and highest requirements of the packaging industry. It is based on our patented iterative 4D color management technology and contains all functions and modules to produce various packaging proofs and packaging samples immediately, easily, and cost-effectively.

Functions such as pre-flighting, soft-proof, and proof certification are integrated, raster data such as Esko LEN are supported and the program naturally has packaging-specific spot color management that converts spectral data natively and even simulates the overprinting of spot colors perfectly.

Furthermore, cloud-based color databases such as the CGS ORIS CxF CLOUD or PantoneLIVE® are integrated.

FLEX PACK is available in different versions. Below, two of them are described in detail.

FLEX PACK + Roland DG - The proven classic

In this version, FLEX PACK is combined with printers of the Roland VersaCAMM VSi series. Contrary to conventional UV inkjet systems, it works with eco-solvent inks offering a brilliant print image and also white and metallic.

With the specially developed, highly pigmented XG INKS, which also includes orange and green, the color space guarantees that almost all special colors can be exactly reproduced.

The system offers unlimited possibilities for the production of packaging proofs and prototypes: From 'no-label-look' labels to stand-up pouches, bottles with shrink film labels to metal or luxury packaging with complex partial varnishing and embossing in any form that offers the unique look and feel. For any kind of finishing effects, FLEX PACK supports the Roland VersaUV LEF (2)-200/300 and LEC2-330s printers.

Here, a selection of samples is shown, many more can be found in our “Best Mockup Selection Brochure”. Thanks to the built-in ‘Print & Cut‘ function of Roland printers, even small series of self-adhesive labels can be produced effectively.

To ensure that you always have the right substrate available for any kind of job, we offer a large selection of proofing media that have been specially developed for this purpose and tailored to the special requirements.

Find out more about the broad portfolio of the PackPROOF family and its unique properties. One key element is the PACKProof Transfer Film, as it enables the production of packaging proofs and samples on the original production substrate.

Optionally, the system can be upgraded with additional hardware components, such as media preconditioning, drying systems, or media holders.

We also offer any necessary peripheral equipment, such as laminators, punches, and register devices. The system is fully customizable to your individual needs and requirements.

FLEX PACK + Mutoh – Direct-to-substrate proofing

In this latest addition to the system, FLEX PACK is combined with the Mutoh Value Jet-628 MP or the Mutoh Value Jet-1628 MH, two digital piezo inkjet printers, specifically developed for the special requirements and needs of the packaging industry (further information can be found here).

The 'Direct-to-Substrate-Proofing' solution is a real breakthrough for the industry, as it enables true printing on original substrates – something many customers have been searching years for.

In addition to printing on substrates such as shrink films and other extremely thin flexibles, the new solution is particularly suited for proofing on uncoated label stock or cardboard.

Unlike UV inks, the specially developed multi-resin MP31 inks retain the look & feel and all other physical properties of the substrate, thus making it possible to create a proof or prototype which cannot be distinguished from the final product.

The current ink set contains CMYK, Orange, Green, Blue, and White inks which cover an extremely large color space. The inks have excellent adhesion to coated and uncoated substrates, are non-toxic, odorless, and have unique stretching and shrinking properties.

Ensuring the accuracy of artwork is crucial in the manufacturing of shrink sleeves, allowing for preemptive checks on distortion using the original shrink material.

As such, ‘Direct-to-Substrate-Proofing’ serves as an optimal solution for proofing applications that do not favor the use of transfer films with solvent-based inks or UV ink printing.

More details:

Key features
Unique system, specially developed for the production of color-accurate packaging proofs and mock-ups
Highly efficient and reduced cost to manufacture
Patented, iterative 4D color management technology
Perfectly tailored features and modules, e.g. for pre-flighting, soft proofing and proof certification, support of raster data
Packaging-related spot color management: Ideal overprinting of spot color using spectral color information
Perfect visualization of finishing effects like cold foiling, embossing, or varnish
Huge packaging substrate portfolio, specially developed for the needs and requirements of the packaging industry
Color-accurate proofing on original substrate
Easy to use, with seamless integration into existing environments and any other CGS ORIS applications
Mock-Up Gallery
All packaging substrates at a glance

You can order samples of all media listed below, just send a message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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  Thickness
(µm)

Length
(m)

Width

PackPROOF Family
PackPROOF Glossy Paper - 45 24", 30'', 54"
PackPROOF Semi-matte Paper - 45 24", 30'', 54"
PackPROOF Clear Film 85 50 24" and 44"
PackPROOF Transfer Film 40 30 24" and 48"
PackPROOF Matte Embossing Foil - 30 24"
PackPROOF Semi-matte Embossing Foil - 30 24"
PackPROOF Glossy White Adhesive Vinyl 100 40 30"
PackPROOF Matte White Adhesive Vinyl 100 50 30" and 54"
PackPROOF Metallized Pouch Film 65 30 24" and 48''
PackPROOF Transparent Pouch Film 65 30 24" and 48''
PackPROOF White Pouch Film 75 30 24" and 48''
PackPROOF White Metallized Pouch Film 75 30 24'' and 48''
PackPROOF Silver Film 120 30 30"
PackPROOF Clear Adhesive Polyester 75 50 24"
PackPROOF Clear Shrink Classic Foil 70 30 24" and 40"
PackPROOF Clear Shrink Foil 80 30 24"
PackPROOF Semi-matte Cardboard  - 0,61 0,86 m
PackPROOF Transfer Film

The PackPROOF Transfer Film is a breakthrough when it comes to the production of packaging proofs and mock-ups on original printing substrates. It contains a monomeric active layer that can be transferred to almost any stock using a standard laminator at low temperatures.

The film is only a few microns thick, color-neutral, and almost invisible. It has the same ink acceptance properties on both sides.

The thin film, which comes on a stable removable backing layer, is usually printed, then transferred using a laminator. Afterward, the support film is removed. It can be applied to almost all flexible or rigid materials, including sheet metal. Alternatively, the film can be transferred first and then printed.

The PackPROOF Transfer Film is now available in the 4th generation and has been constantly further developed. With the PackPROOF Embossing Foil, either a matte or semi-matte finish can also be achieved. The exact application is explained in our product information, which can be downloaded here (PDF).

Supported printers

Roland VersaCAMM, SOLJET Series

Printer model

Max. media width

License

ScreenDot proof

VersaCAMM VS-640i

1630 mm (64")

XL

Yes

VersaCAMM VS-540i

1370 mm (54")

XL

VersaCAMM VS-300i

760 mm (30")

L

VersaCAMM VS-640

1630 mm (64")

XL

Yes

VersaCAMM VS-540

1372 mm (54")

XL

VersaCAMM VS-420

1067 mm (42")

L

VersaCAMM VS-300

762 mm (30")

L

SOLJET PRO4 XR-640

1625 mm (64")

XL

Yes 1

Roland TrueVIS Series

Printer model

Max. media width

License

ScreenDot proof

Roland TrueVIS VG2-540, VG3-540 1371mm (54'') XL
Roland TrueVIS VG2-640, VG3-640 1625mm (64'') XL
 

Roland VersaUV Series

Printer model

Max. media width

License

ScreenDot proof

VersaUV LEF(2)-200, LEF-20

508 x 330 mm

2

VersaUV LEF(2)-300

770 x 330 mm

2

VersaUV LEJ-640

1625 mm (64")

UVXL

Yes

VersaUV LEC-330 762 mm (30") UVL Yes

VersaUV LEC-540

1371 mm (54")

UVXL

Yes

VersaUV LEC-640

1625 mm (64")

UVXL

Yes

VersaUV LEC2-300

762 mm (30")

UVL

VersaUV LEC2-330 762 mm (30") UVL
VersaUV LEC2-640 1625 mm (64") UVXL
Belt and Flatbed Models are supported.      
1 Only if used with XG INKS.
2 Included in the FLEX PACK Varnishing and Embossing option.
 

Mutoh Printers

Printer model

Max. media width

License

ScreenDot proof

ValueJet-1617H, 1627MH 1625 mm (64'') UVXL
ValueJet-1628MH (Japan) 1625 mm (64'') UVXL
ValueJet-628MP 630 mm (24'') UVL

Epson SureColor

Printer model
Max. media width
License ScreenDot proof
Epson SureColor SC-S80600/L 1626 mm (64'') XL Yes
Epson SureColor SC-S80610/S80650/S80670/S80680 1626 mm (64'') XL Yes
Epson SureColor SC-S70600 1626 mm (64'') XL
 
Please let us know if you need information about additional printers.

You can also use the printers supported with COLOR TUNER if you acquire the respective printer licenses.

Do you have any questions?

Please do not hesitate to get in touch:

Europe, Asia, Africa & Australia/NZ:
CGS ORIS GmbH
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Tel.: +49 6182 9626 0
Fax +49 6182 9626 99

North America & South America:
CGS Publishing Technologies
International LLC
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Tel.: +1 612 870 0061
Fax +1 612 870 0063

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