PCL3 -Page 1
SRA3 Self
adhesive sheets
and labels
Digital Printing
what is it?
The word ‘digital’ tends to be used to
describe both Indigo and ‘laser’ printers.
However, digital is in essence the way the
information is presented to the printer e.g.
the transmission of artwork data
electronically to the press. It can also be
used to describe ‘digital’ offset litho
presses.
For the purposes of this binder ‘digital’ is
used to mean both Indigo and
Laser/Copier printers.
The most common sheet fed ‘digital’ press
manufacturers are:
Hewlett Packard, Xerox, Kodak, Canon,
Océ, Konica Minolta, Ricoh.
Press names that may be mentioned are:
Indigo (HP)
iGen3, Docucolor (Xerox)
NexPress (Kodak)
and various other machine model
numbers.
PCL3 Digital Labels are designed for use
on SRA3 ‘Digital’ (320 x 450mm) presses
(e.g. Indigo, NexPress, iGen, Docucolor
e.t.c.) as well as conventional litho.
The die cut label range has been approved
by HP for their Indigo presses and Kodak
for the NexPress.
Successful trials have also been performed
on the iGen3 and Docucolor ranges.
Trials are also underway with Konica
Minolta, Canon and Océ.
As the labels are designed for use with the
big production presses, care must be taken
when using them on smaller machines not
primarily designed for SRA3 sheets.
OCT 2007
For example the Xerox Dc12 has a single
‘offset’ feed wheel on the by pass tray feed
that could cause the sheet to ‘skew’ and
pre dispense labels.
Please check suitability for the particular
machine to be used.
PCL3 Digital Labels Format
Sheet size 320 x 451mm
2 panels of A4 per sheet with additional lay
and grip edges.
Each ‘corner’ of the A4 panel is marked
with ‘crop marks’ to aid guillotining back to
finished size of A4 if required.
All sheets have a ‘dry edge’ on the long
edges e.g. face material 319mm, backing
320mm. This ensures smooth feeding
through all types of presses and no
adhesive contamination on sheet edges.
The majority of labels are based on 2 x PCL
formats on an SRA3 sheet providing a
‘standard’, familiar, finished size.
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-9668
10.5
Label: 96 x 68mm
Step across: 2 x 98mm
220.5
Step down: 4 x 70mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
307
23.5
119.5 121.5
217.5
243.5
339.5 341.5
26
226
224
94
96
156
154
164
166
86
84
234
236
304
16
10
437.5
294
PCLTM PATENT: GB2286176 © 2004, Label Connections Limited
The right to use this template is granted for the sole purpose to assist in the creation of artwork for the PCL™ range of labels.
It is not to be redistributed, sold or otherwise disposed of without the express permission of Label Connections Ltd. +44 (0)1480 211222
(PCL format is: A4 sheet with13mm lay and
grip edges and 2mm gutters between
labels)
All PCL3 Digital and PCL label formats can
be downloaded as pdf files from our web
site:
www.pcllabels.com
©Label Connections Ltd 2007. All rights reserved.
All information is given in good faith. However we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.
All trademarks and trading names are acknowledged.
Web Site: www.pcllabels.com
PCL3 -Page 3
Self Adhesive
Materials Available.
Sheets SRA3
Grade
Total:
Machine Coated Silk
micron gsm
Availability
Permanent - solid back & labels
Permanent - scored back
Removable - solid back & labels
Removable - scored back
172
190
172
190
172
190
Permanent - scored back
160
180
Permanent - solid back & labels
160
180
Permanent - solid back & labels
Natural pure cellulose paper, felt textured to give a
highly distinctive print finish Due to its high stiffness it
is not recommended for small diameter curved
surfaces.
220
195
Permanent - solid back & labels
White Laid finish
185
180
Permanent - solid back & labels
Natural pure cellulose paper, cream laid finish.
Excellent wet strength for bottle labelling.
185
180
Permanent - solid back & labels
Gloss Clear Polyester
145
200
Permanent - solid back & labels
145
200
Permanent - solid back & labels
145
200
Permanent - solid back & labels
290
260
Permanent - solid back & labels
White woodfree ‘silk finish
Machine Coated Gloss
White, woodfree ‘gloss’ finish
Machine Coated Matt
White, woodfree supermatt finish
Cast Coated
White, woodfree high gloss cast coated.
Cast Coated Opaque
White, woodfree high gloss cast coated with an opaque
adhesive
Permanent - solid back & labels
Permanent - scored back
White Felt Marked finish
Natural pure cellulose paper, white laid finish.
Excellent wet strength for bottle labelling.
Cream Laid finish
Stabilised gloss clear polyester with polyester release
for optimum dimensional stability
.
Translucent Matt Polyester
Stabilised matt translucent (contact clear) polyester
with polyester release for optimum dimensional
stability..
Gloss White Polyester
Stabilised gloss white polyester with polyester release
for optimum dimensional stability.
Matt White PE
Filled, stabilised polyethelene specifically produced for
HP Indigo, hot fusing laser, ink jet and litho printing.
All PCL3 Digital materials are fully approved in both flat sheet and die cut label form for
HP Indigo (3050 & 5000) and for Kodak NexPress digital presses. They are suitable for use
on other SRA3 hot fusing, dry toner presses and are litho printable using the appropriate
inks for the material type.
OCT 07
©Label Connections Ltd 2007. All rights reserved.
All information is given in good faith. However we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.
All trademarks and trading names are acknowledged.
Web Site: www.pcllabels.com
OCT 2007
The Southern England Printing Technology Centre
www.digitalacademy.com
PASSED BY THE DIGITAL ACADEMY
AS COMPATIBLE WITH
HP INDIGO SERIES 3000
SHEET-FED PRESSES
DA3-04-099
PCL3-Page 4
Label Sizes
.pdf Template files to download from:
www.pcllabels.com
The PCL3 Digital label formats are based on 2 panels of A4 die cut labels on SRA3 sheets, giving extra grip
edge all round and a wide centre gutter. This enables the finished, printed job to be guillotined back to A4 for
presentation to the client. The corners of the A4 panels are marked by crop marks cut into the surface.
Reference
PCL3
Label Size(mm) No/sheet Labels/box
Format
320 x 450
1
100
Full sheet
25 x 51
37 x 76
62 x 33
63 x 88
75 x 110
76 x 51
80 x 45
94 x 140
96 x 45
96 x 51
96 x 68
96 x 92
195 x 139
70
30
48
18
8
20
24
8
24
20
16
12
4
7000
3000
4800
1800
800
2000
2400
800
2400
2000
1600
1200
400
2 x PCL2551
2 x PCL3776
2 x PCL6233
2 x PCL6388
2 x PCL75110
2 x PCL7651
2 x PCL8045
2 x PCL94140
2 x PCL9645
2 x PCL9651
2 x PCL9668
2 x PCL9692
2 x PCL195139
45 x 45
51 x 51
60 x 60
48
30
24
4800
3000
2400
2 x PCL4545
2 x PCL5151
2 x PCL6060
25 diam
37 diam
51 diam
64 diam
76 diam
88 diam
100 diam
190 diam(+85x85)
140
70
30
24
12
12
8
2
14000
7000
3000
2400
1200
1200
800
200
PCL3-116DVD 116 (17mm hole)
PCL3-116CD
116 (41mm hole)
6
6
600
600
16
1600
Rectangular
PCL3-2551
PCL3-3776
PCL3-6233
PCL3-6388
PCL3-75110
PCL3-7651
PCL3-8045
PCL3-94140
PCL3-9645
PCL3-9651
PCL3-9668
PCL3-9692
PCL3-195139
Square
PCL3-4545
PCL3-5151
PCL3-6060
Circular
PCL3-25
PCL3-37
PCL3-51
PCL3-64
PCL3-76
PCL3-88
PCL-100
PCL3-190
2 x PCL25
2 x PCL37
2 x PCL51
2 x PCL64
2 x PCL76
2 x PCL88
2 x A4
2 x A4
Media
2 x A4
2 x A4
Other
PCL3-Wine
‘shaped’ front
back and neck
labels
2 x PCLWINE
Other label sizes available - please check web site: www.pcllabels.com for up to date range.
Bespoke sizes to order.
OCT 2007
©Label Connections Ltd 2007. All rights reserved.
All information is given in good faith. However we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.
All trademarks and trading names are acknowledged.
Web Site: www.pcllabels.com
Label Sizes
pdf Template files to download from :
www.pcllabels.com
100 sheets per box
13mm continuous
lay and grip edges
marked by arrows
2 x PCL™ (A4) formats on SRA3 sheet
A4 sheet
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-6060
10.5
175
Step across: 3 x 62mm
220.5
83.5 85.5
145.5 147.5
207.5
Step down: 4 x 62mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
243.5
303.5 305.5
365.5 367.5
Extra grip edges
and centre gutter
427.5
26
234
232
86
88
172
170
148
150
110
108
210
212
48
272
66 6 4
294
233
180
117
178
119
231
17 2 170
2mm gutters
between labels
waste matrix left on
(35)
13
13
93 95
Label: 60 x 60mm
307
23.5
13
284
PCL™ Labels are
patented. GB2286176
127
Corners of A4
marked by cut
‘crop’ marks
2 25 22 3
125
74
2 76
72
21
10
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Squares
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-4545
10.5
Label: 45 x 45mm
Step across: 4 x 47mm
220.5
Step down: 6 x 47mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-5151
Label: 51 x 51mm
Step across: 3 x 53mm
220.5
Step down: 5 x 53mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
307
68.5 70.5
23.5
10.5
440.5
307
115.5 117.5
162.5 164.5
209.5
288.5 290.5
243.5
335.5 337.5
382.5 384.5
23.5
429.5
294
26
249
247
71
73
202
200
118
120
155
153
74.5 76.5
127.5 129.5
180.5
243.5
294.5 296.5
347.5 349.5
400.5
294
26
243
241
77
79
190
188
130
132
137
135
183
185
84
82
236
238
165
167
108
106
212
214
61
59
259
261
31
14
10
PCL
10
The right to use this template is granted for the sole purpose to assist in the creation of artwork for the PCL™ range of labels.
It is not to be redistributed, sold or otherwise disposed of without the express permission of Label Connections Ltd. +44 (0)1480 211222
PATENT: GB2286176 © 2007, Label Connections Limited
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-6060
Label: 60 x 60mm
Step across: 3 x 62mm
220.5
Step down: 4 x 62mm
PCLTM PATENT: GB2286176 © 2004, Label Connections Limited
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
307
23.5
10
83.5 85.5
145.5 147.5
207.5
243.5
303.5 305.5
365.5 367.5
427.5
294
26
234
232
86
88
172
170
148
150
110
108
210
212
48
272
PCLTM PATENT: GB2286176 © 2004, Label Connections Limited
The right to use this template is granted for the sole purpose to assist in the creation of artwork for the PCL™ range of labels.
It is not to be redistributed, sold or otherwise disposed of without the express permission of Label Connections Ltd. +44 (0)1480 211222
PCL3-6060
OCT 2007
The right to use this template is granted for the sole purpose to assist in the creation of artwork for the PCL™ range of labels.
It is not to be redistributed, sold or otherwise disposed of without the express permission of Label Connections Ltd. +44 (0)1480 211222
PCL3-5151
PCL3-4545
10.5
289
306
TM
©Label Connections Ltd 2007. All rights reserved.
All information is given in good faith. However we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.
All trademarks and trading names are acknowledged.
Web Site: www.pcllabels.com
Label Sizes
Rectangular
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-2551
10.5
Label: 25 x 51mm
100 sheets per box
Step across: 7 x 27mm
220.5
Step down: 5 x 53mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
307
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-3776
10.5
Label: 37 x 76mm
Step across: 5 x 39mm
220.5
Step down: 3 x 78mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
307
23.5
48.5 50.5
75.5 77.5
102.5 104.5
129.5 131.5
156.5 158.5
183.5 185.5
210.5
243.5
268.5 270.5
295.5 297.5
322.5 324.5
349.5 351.5
376.5 378.5
403.5 405.5
430.5
23.5
294
26
243
241
77
79
190
188
130
132
137
135
183
185
84
82
236
238
31
289
10
PCLTM PATENT: GB2286176 © 2004, Label Connections Limited
The right to use this template is granted for the sole purpose to assist in the creation of artwork for the PCL™ range of labels.
It is not to be redistributed, sold or otherwise disposed of without the express permission of Label Connections Ltd. +44 (0)1480 211222
60.5 62.5
99.5 101.5
138.5 140.5
Label: 62 x 33mm
Step across: 3 x 64mm
220.5
Step down: 8 x 35mm
216.5
243.5
280.5 282.5
319.5 321.5
358.5 360.5
397.5 399.5
436.5
26
218
216
102
104
140
138
180
182
62
258
10
PCL
TM
The right to use this template is granted for the sole purpose to assist in the creation of artwork for the PCL™ range of labels.
It is not to be redistributed, sold or otherwise disposed of without the express permission of Label Connections Ltd. +44 (0)1480 211222
PATENT: GB2286176 © 2004, Label Connections Limited
PCL3-2551
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-6233
10.5
177.5 179.5
294
PCL3-3776
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
PCL3-6388
10.5
307
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
Label: 63 x 88mm
Step across: 3 x 65mm
220.5
Step down: 3 x 90mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
307
23.5
85.5 87.5
149.5 151.5
213.5
243.5
305.5 307.5
369.5 371.5
433.5
294
23.5
26
261
259
59
61
226
224
94
96
191
189
129
131
156
154
164
166
121
119
199
201
86
84
234
236
51
49
269
271
86.5 88.5
151.5 153.5
216.5
243.5
306.5 308.5
371.5 373.5
436.5
294
26
206
204
114
116
116
114
204
206
16
16
294
304
10
PCLTM PATENT: GB2286176 © 2004, Label Connections Limited
The right to use this template is granted for the sole purpose to assist in the creation of artwork for the PCL™ range of labels.
It is not to be redistributed, sold or otherwise disposed of without the express permission of Label Connections Ltd. +44 (0)1480 211222
10
PCLTM PATENT: GB2286176 © 2004, Label Connections Limited
PCL3-6233
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-75110
10.5
Label: 75 x 110mm
Step across: 2 x 77mm
220.5
Step down: 2 x 112mm
The right to use this template is granted for the sole purpose to assist in the creation of artwork for the PCL™ range of labels.
It is not to be redistributed, sold or otherwise disposed of without the express permission of Label Connections Ltd. +44 (0)1480 211222
PCL3-6388
Page step: 220mm
230.5
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-7651
10.5
440.5
Label: 76 x 51mm
Step across: 2 x 78mm
220.5
Step down: 5 x 53mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
307
307
23.5
98.5 100.5
175.5
318.5 320.5
243.5
(55.5)
395.5
294
23.5
26
185
183
136
138
99.5 101.5
177.5
243.5
319.5 321.5
397.5
294
26
243
241
77
79
190
188
130
132
137
135
183
185
84
82
236
238
248
72
(72)
31
289
10
10
PCL
TM
PCL3-75110
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-8045
10.5
Label: 80 x 45mm
Step across: 2 x 82mm
220.5
Step down: 6 x 47mm
The right to use this template is granted for the sole purpose to assist in the creation of artwork for the PCL™ range of labels.
It is not to be redistributed, sold or otherwise disposed of without the express permission of Label Connections Ltd. +44 (0)1480 211222
PATENT: GB2286176 © 2004, Label Connections Limited
PCL3-7651
230.5
440.5
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-94140
10.5
Page step 220mm
Label: 94 x 140mm
Step across: 2 x 96mm
220.5
Step down: 2 x 142mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
307
307
23.5
23.5
103.5 105.5
185.5
243.5
323.5 325.5
405.5
294
26
249
247
71
73
202
200
118
120
155
153
165
167
108
106
212
214
61
59
259
261
14
10
306
PCLTM PATENT: GB2286176 © 2004, Label Connections Limited
PCL3-8045
OCT 2007
213.5
243.5
337.5 339.5
433.5
26
154
152
166
168
12
10
The right to use this template is granted for the sole purpose to assist in the creation of artwork for the PCL™ range of labels.
It is not to be redistributed, sold or otherwise disposed of without the express permission of Label Connections Ltd. +44 (0)1480 211222
117.5 119.5
294
308
PCLTM PATENT: GB2286176 © 2004, Label Connections Limited
The right to use this template is granted for the sole purpose to assist in the creation of artwork for the PCL™ range of labels.
It is not to be redistributed, sold or otherwise disposed of without the express permission of Label Connections Ltd. +44 (0)1480 211222
PCL3-94140
©Label Connections Ltd 2007. All rights reserved.
All information is given in good faith. However we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.
All trademarks and trading names are acknowledged.
Web Site: www.pcllabels.com
Label Sizes
Rectangular
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-9645
10.5
Label: 96 x 45mm
Step across: 2 x 98mm
220.5
Step down: 6 x 47mm
Page step 220mm
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
230.5
440.5
307
Label: 96 x 51mm
Step across: 2 x 98mm
PCL3-9651
10.5
220.5
Step down: 5 x 53mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
307
23.5
119.5 121.5
217.5
243.5
339.5 341.5
437.5
294
26
249
247
71
73
202
200
23.5
119.5
121.5
217.5
243.5
339.5
341.5
437.5
26
294
243
77
241
79
98
100
155
153
165
167
108
106
212
214
61
59
259
261
190
130
188
132
137
183
135
185
84
236
82
238
289
31
(31)
14
306
10
PCLTM PATENT: GB2286176 © 2006, Label Connections Limited
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It is not to be redistributed, sold or otherwise disposed of without the express permission of Label Connections Ltd. +44 (0)1480 211222
10
TM
PCL3-9651
PCL3-9645
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-9668
10.5
Label: 96 x 68mm
Step across: 2 x 98mm
220.5
Step down: 4 x 70mm
The right to use this template is granted for the sole purpose to assist in the creation of artwork for the PCL™ range of labels.
It is not to be redistributed, sold or otherwise disposed of without the express permission of Label Connections Ltd. +44 (0)1480 211222
PCL PATENT: GB2286176 © 2006, Label Connections Limited
440.5
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-9692
10.5
Page step 220mm
230.5
Label: 96 x 92mm
Step across: 2 x 98mm
220.5
Step down: 3 x 94mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
307
307
23.5
23.5
119.5 121.5
217.5
243.5
339.5 341.5
437.5
294
26
226
224
94
96
156
154
164
166
86
84
234
236
10
PCLTM PATENT: GB2286176 © 2004, Label Connections Limited
The right to use this template is granted for the sole purpose to assist in the creation of artwork for the PCL™ range of labels.
It is not to be redistributed, sold or otherwise disposed of without the express permission of Label Connections Ltd. +44 (0)1480 211222
PCL3-9668
PCL3-195139
10.5
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
Label: 195 x 139mm
Step across: 1 x 0mm Step down: 2 x 141mm
220.5
217.5
218.5
118
120
108
106
212
214
306
PCL
TM
PATENT: GB2286176 © 2004, Label Connections Limited
440.5
243.5
438.5
26
155
153
165
167
14
306
10
(14)
PCL3-195139
OCT 2007
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PCL3-9692
294
437.5
202
200
Page step: 220mm
230.5
339.5 341.5
26
307
23.5
243.5
14
304
16
10
119.5 121.5
294
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All information is given in good faith. However we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.
All trademarks and trading names are acknowledged.
Web Site: www.pcllabels.com
Label Sizes
Circular
100 sheets per box
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
Label: 25mm circular
Step across: 7 x 27mm
PCL3-25
10.5
220.5
Step down: 10 x 27mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
23.5
48.5
50.5
75.5
77.5
102.5
104.5
129.5
131.5
156.5
158.5
183.5
185.5
243.5
210.5
268.5
270.5
295.5
297.5
322.5
324.5
349.5
351.5
376.5
378.5
403.5
405.5
Label: 37mm dia
Step across: 5 x 39mm
220.5
Step down: 7 x 39mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
307
23.5
294
430.5
294
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-37
10.5
440.5
307
26
60.5 62.5
99.5 101.5
138.5 140.5
177.5 179.5
216.5
243.5
280.5 282.5
319.5 301.5
358.5 360.5
397.5 399.5
436.5
26
51
269
267
53
242
78
240
80
215
105
213
107
188
132
186
134
161
159
159
161
134
186
132
188
107
213
105
215
80
240
78
242
53
267
51
269
257
255
63
65
218
216
102
104
179
177
141
143
140
138
180
182
101
99
219
221
62
60
258
260
294
26
23
297
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10
10
TM
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It is not to be redistributed, sold or otherwise disposed of without the express permission of Label Connections Ltd. +44 (0)1480 211222
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PCL3-37
PCL3-25
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-51
10.5
Label: 51mm dia
Step across: 3 x 53mm
220.5
Step down: 5 x 53mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
74.5 76.5
127.5 129.5
180.5
243.5
294.5 296.5
347.5 349.5
26
243
241
77
79
190
188
130
132
137
135
183
185
84
82
236
238
31
PCL
TM
87.5 89.5
153.5 155.5
PCL3-76
10.5
Label: 76mm dia
Step across: 2 x 78mm
220.5
Step down: 3 x 78mm
Page step 220mm
440.5
243.5
307.5 309.5
373.5 375.5
439.5
26
90
92
164
162
156
158
98
96
222
224
32
288
PCL
TM
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PCL3-64
PCL3-51
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
Step down: 4 x 66mm
230.5
219.5
230
228
10
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PATENT: GB2286176 © 2004, Label Connections Limited
Step across: 3 x 66mm
220.5
23.5
294
289
10
Label: 64mm dia
307
400.5
294
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-64
10.5
440.5
307
23.5
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Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-88
10.5
Label: 88mm dia
Step across: 2 x 90mm
220.5
Step down: 3 x 90mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
307
307
111.5 113.5
23.5
99.5 101.5
23.5
177.5
319.5 321.5
243.5
397.5
294
26
218
216
102
104
140
138
201.5
243.5
331.5 333.5
421.5
294
26
206
204
114
116
116
114
204
206
180
182
62
258
(62)
10
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26
10
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294
PCLTM PATENT: GB2286176 © 2004, Label Connections Limited
PCL3-76
PCL3-100
10.5
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
Label: 100mm dia
Step across: 2 x 90mm plus down 52mm Step down: 2 x 104mm
220.5
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PCL3-88
Page step: 220mm
230.5
440.5
307
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-190+8585
10.5
Label: 190mm dia + 85 x 85mm
220.5
Step across: 2 x 87mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
307
23.5
294
123.5
113.5
243.5
213.5
343.5
333.5
23.5
433.5
26
242
78
194
126
190
130
142
178
138
182
104
23.5
102
90
213.5
243.5
433.5
294
26
108.5 110.5
195.5
243.5
328.5 330.5
415.5
214
218
230
38
282
(38)
303
17
10
10
PCL3-100
OCT 2007
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PCL3-190 & 8585
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Label Sizes
Media
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-116CD
10.5
Label: 116mm dia Hole: 41mm dia
Centre to Top: X= 85.5mm, Y=83.5mm, Top to Bottom: X=0, Y=-167mm
220.5
Page step 220mm
230.5
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-116DVD
10.5
440.5
Label: 116mm dia Hole: 17mm dia
Centre to Top: X= 85.5mm, Y=83.5mm, Top to Bottom: X=0, Y=-167mm
220.5
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
307
307
100
178.5
216
320
357.5
398.5
100
436
20
300
262.5
149.5
166.5
216
320
369.5
386.5
20
250.5
69.5
57.5
233.5
219.5
93
52
14.5
436
300
272
234.5
130.5
98.5
313.5
103.5
216.5
64
14.5
86.5
81
234.5
284
301
216.5
305.5
184
179
130.5
136
305.5
184
136
141
167
153
150
138
170
182
133
187
100.5
219.5
83.5
236.5
66.5
253.5
265.5
17
TM
219.5
224.5
55.5
PCL
187
100.5
95.5
10
133
303
PCL3-116CD
303
17
10
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PCLTM
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PCL3-116DVD
Other
PCL3-WINE
23.5
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
Labels (max): Front - 90 x119.5mm, Back - 90 x 70mm, Neck - 90 x 34.5mm, Oval - 90 x 65mm Step across: 92mm
113.5 115.5
205.5
Page step 220mm
333.5 335.5
243.5
294
425.5
26
174.5
172.5
145.5
147.5
102.5
100.5
217.5
219.5
66
64
254
256
19
301
PCL
TM
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PCL3-WINE
OCT 2007
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PCL3 -Page 11
HP Indigo
HP Indigo presses use a totally
different type of ‘ink’ (toner) from
other presses and the material
surface requirements are very
specific.
Not all materials can be printed
by Indigo method.
Most materials require pretreatment with ‘sapphire’ (or
similar) coatings to ensure
suitability.
All PCL3 Digital materials are
approved for Indigo printing
without any further treatment.
All materials have been
independently tested and
approved by the Digital
Academy, in both flat sheet and
die cut label form.
To date this is the only range of
die cut labels worldwide to carry
approval.
The approval number
DA3-04-099 refers to the entire
PCL3 Digital range and product
information can be found on our
web site at www.pcllabels.com
DA3-04-099
PASSED BY THE DIGITAL ACADEMY
AS COMPATIBLE WITH
HP INDIGO SERIES 3000
SHEET-FED PRESSES
The Southern England Printing Technology Centre
www.digitalacademy.com
OCT 2007
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hp Indigo
Printing guidelines
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Always fan the sheets well before printing.
Take particular care when knocking up the sheets not to "bend" the edges
and cause labels to "lift" - discard any sheets that may have been
affected.
Ensure media type and thickness are set correctly.
Set the airflow control at the back of the stack around 4, ensuring the air
is separating the sheets.
Beware of static build up particulary when running synthetic materials
(e.g. polyesters) and keep stack sizes small. Use appropriate anti-static
bars if available.
The feed wheels can cause the sheets to jam on the Print Feed Unit, so
ensure wheels are set specifically for the material.
Set the height of the paper stack so it sits at the middle line on the paper
feed unit.
Set Blow Control to 4 (this can vary for different PCL3 materials, but it is
a good start point)
Set suction Control to 3 (this can vary for different PCL3 materials, but is a
good start point)
Litho / Indigo
*
In the unlikely event that litho pre.printed materials will be further printed
by Indigo technology, please ensure trials are completed with particular
reference to electro-ink adhesion on the litho printed sheets and litho
image stability.
*
To be electro-ink receptive, the polyester materials are specially "top coated"
and it is likely that litho printing using fully oxidising inks (and the possibility
of the presence of spray powder) will change the surface characteristics.
The preferred method of print for variable information would be in one pass
digitally (laser or Indigo).
(We are very grateful to The Digital Academy for their assistance with the
compilation of guidelines for Indigo printing PCL3 Digital Labels).
Indigo Notes
!
TurboStream - May be issues with labels lifting if very heavy print coverage is required. Lower running speeds mean
the labels are in contact with the blanket and impression drum for approximately twice as long as 3050 and 5000
models. Although the blanket and impression Drum on 3050 and 5000 run at much higher temperatures the contact time
is the important factor. Reducing the drum temperature will help to overcome this problem
3050 (older models) - removing the feed wheels immediately after the paper feed tray (prior to the ‘bridge’
before machine in feed) may reduce the potential for jamming against the ‘springs’. Newer models have a redesigned feed
wheel system that does not appear to cause problems.
All models - reduce the potential for static by loading polyesters sheet by sheet into the feed stack. This introduces a
layer of air between each sheet and helps prevent static buildup. Keep stack size small.
OCT 2007
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PCL3 -Page 12
Kodak NexPress
Tested and approved by Kodak for the
NexPress, PCL3 Digital labels and
sheets in all materials (papers and
polyesters) can be used.
The NexPress is a hot fusing toner,
production digital press. It has very
specific quality requirements of base
materials, particularly self adhesive
labels and sheets.
Self adhesive sheets are fed from the
main feed trays face down and are
turned over at the end of the machine
prior to printing.
As the majority of self adhesive sheets
are designed to be flat but with any curl
bias towards the backing , particular
care must be taken.
In order to reduce the effects of the
heat from the machine ‘drying’ the
laminate and causing curl towards the
backing; sheets should not be loaded
into the feed tray until ready to print.
OCT 2007
All PCL3 Digital sheets and labels are
polythene bagged and boxed to ensure
optimum moisture conditions are
maintained.
When removing the required number of
sheets from the packaging ensure that
any remaining unused are re-bagged,
and boxed immediately.
Discard any damaged sheets and do
not attempt to run any materials
showing a severe curl towards the
backing paper.
NexPress Printing Notes !
Set polyester materials as ‘Glossy Coated’ in the media type
to achieve the best results.
Set target surface temperature for self adhesive materials as
170°C (fine tuning can then be performed to achieve the best
print result).
With grateful thanks to Alan Fear (Kodak - Watford) for his
assistance compiling these notes.
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Xerox
Xerox has the largest market share in the ‘digital’ print market. They have a range
of colour printers, the Docucolor family, to suit all types of requirements from ‘in
house’ print (where the user’s main business is not printing) to very large
production machines to be found in commercial print houses. The top of the range
machine is the iGen3.
The PCL3 Digital range has been tested on the iGen3 and other printers in the
Docucolor range although ‘official’ ‘approval from Xerox will only be granted on
their own products.
Details of the performance of the polyester grades can however be found on their
web site at :
www.xerox.com/downloads/gbr/en/s/supplies_Media_for_iGen3.pdf
They are currently listed under the non Xerox grades as:
Gloss Clear Polyester and Gloss White Polyester.
There is unfortunately a data error on the listing of the sheet sizes (currently
showing as A3 and A4) that should read SRA3.
Xerox Printing Notes
!
Always fan the sheets well before printing.
Take particular care when knocking up the sheets not to ‘bend’
the edges and cause the labels to ‘lift’ - discard any sheets that
are damaged.
The media type settings (found either in the printer drivers, or
the stock feed trays) should be set to:
HEAVY WEIGHT PAPER
or similar (155 -220gsm)
This is to ensure the correct temperature and speed through the
machine.
Failure to change the settings may result in poor toner key or
mis-feeds. Different models of machine optimum settings will
vary and the correct setting on one machine may produce
unsatisfactory results on another - please try various settings to
achieve the best result for your printer and the image required.
Select the feed tray appropriate to the machine and stock
capabilities.
The most direct feed path available will normally produce the
best results.
Xerox models 6060, 8000, 5252
Tray 2 produces excellent results.
(We are very grateful to Xerox for their assistance with
the compilation of guidelines for printing PCL3 Digital
Labels).
Xerox state that NO die cut labels,
including their own, should be used
from Tray 5 on the DC12.
The off-centre feed system on that
model may cause labels to be
dislodged.
OCT 2007
DC12
users
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Canon
Only the most recent Canon commercial models accept SRA3
sheets.
If using PCL3 Digital sheets on older presses the maximum sheet
size of 305 x 457mm will require the sheets to be guillotined prior to
printing.
Please be aware of the potential problems when guillotining self
adhesive sheets.
No more than 100 sheets per stack and ensure the blade is clean
and sharp.
Particular attention should then be paid to fanning the sheets
properly prior to printing and making sure that there is no adhesive
contamination on the cut edges.
The ‘grip’ edges on the PCL3 Digital sheets provide sufficient
‘waste’ area to guillotine without encroaching on the die cut labels.
By using the crop marks cut into the PCL3 Digital sheet it is
possible to guillotine the outer grip edges whilst leaving
2 x complete A4 formats separated by a gutter in the centre.
Sheet: 451 x 320mm
PCL3-9668
10.5
Label: 96 x 68mm
Step across: 2 x 98mm
220.5
Step down: 4 x 70mm
Page step 220mm
230.5
440.5
307
23.5
119.5 121.5
217.5
243.5
339.5 341.5
294
437.5
26
Outer grip edges
226
224
94
96
PCL3-9668
10.5
220.5
230.5
307
23.5
156
154
164
166
86
84
234
236
217.5
243.5
304
16
10
119.5 121.5
294
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Printing polyesters on Canon presses.
Due to the very high fusing temperature on Canon presses
polyesters may jam at the fuser. The heat tends to make the sheet
lose its rigidity and it then buckles in the fuser.
This can be overcome by running a ‘lead sheet’ of 150gsm card (or
similar) as the first sheet in the run. This tends to drop the fuser
temperature sufficiently after the card to allow subsequent sheets
of polyester to feed without problem. If the run is stopped for any
reason - repeat the process.
(We are very grateful to the Canon users who discovered the solution to this problem and let
us know).
OCT 2007
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Offset
Litho Printing
All PCL3 Digital grades can be conventionally
litho printed .
The following guidelines are given in good faith
to assist the litho printer unused to printing
labels or synthetic materials.
PAPER GRADES
Treat all PCL3 paper grades as COATED PAPERS and use fully oxidising inks
where necessary.
Use formulated (not reduced) extra low tack inks and a hard blanket for printing pre
die cut labels.
If materials are to be over printed by laser or copier ensure that the correct heat
stable litho inks are used.
Always re-wrap in polythene bags and box any printed stock to be subsequently over
printed by laser or copier.
Leave pre-litho printed stock for 4 - 5 days before laser/copier printing.
POLYESTER GRADES
Use fully oxidising inks specifically formulated for polyester materials (standard paper
grade oxidising inks are not suitable).
Ensure all traces of oil based inks and varnishes are removed from the ink delivery
system.
Run press as dry as possible as excessive damping will retard drying.
Check suitability of product for printed matter and process e.g. images achieved
using 1 print station on paper may require 2 print stations for polyester grades.
Run 4 colour work in one pass. It is not advisable to run 4 colour work on polyesters
using a single or 2 colour press.
Avoid excessive use of spray powder- use a LIGHT coating ONLY. Do NOT use
dissolvable spray powder as this will affect the keying process.
If material is to be subsequently laser or copier printed ensure the correct laser
compatible inks are used and the ink has completely cured (at least 7 days).
For more information on suitable inks for use with PCL3 Polyester grades please
contact: PJF Printing Inks on 01933 271201 (Paul Freemantle).
OCT 2007
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