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Bringing Print to Life
A New World of
Metallics
MetalFX®
givesprinters
printersa unique
a unique
point
of difference,
enabling
you
to shine
MetalFX® gives
point
of difference,
enabling
you to
shine
out out
above the
above
thecompetition.
competition.
Thousands of metallic colours – one base ink. Your choices are endless.
The MetalFX®
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The
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Licencelasts
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MetalFX®
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PackPack
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a printer
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accounts.The
The
MetalFX®
Licence
contains
everything
a printer
needs to
and
print
MetalFX®
on one
site. site.
needs
todesign,
design,reproduce
reproduce
and
print
MetalFX®
on one
Thousands of metallic colours – one base ink. Your choices are endless.
MetalFX® is the new way of specifying and printing metallic colours. By utilising
MetalFX®
the new way
of specifying
and printing
By utilising
the
base is
MetalFX®
ink and
the approved
CMYKmetallic
set youcolours.
can produce
unrivaled
the base metallic
MetalFX®hues
ink and
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set youpress
can produce
unrivaled
striking
in one
run of a CMYK
five-colour
- without
the price of
striking metallic
hues ininks.
one run of a five-colour press - without the price of
multiple
spot metallic
MetalFX® is available for most print types, such as litho offset, UV, flexo, gravure,
MetalFX® is available for most print types, such as litho offset, UV, flexo, gravure,
web, letterpress and more.
web, letterpress and more.
multiple spot metallic inks.
Whether you are a designer, brand owner or printer, MetalFX® has opened up
Whether
you are
a designer,
brand
printer,
MetalFX®
has opened
up and
the
metallic
colour
spectrum
toowner
offer or
you
extreme
creativity,
accuracy
the metallic colour spectrum to offer you extreme creativity, accuracy and
quality at an economical price: a revolution in metallic colour.
The MetalFX® Licence system ensures that the best quality print is achieved.
The
Licencelisted
system
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achieved.
Each MetalFX®
Licensed Printer
at www.metal-fx.com
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forefront
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revolution.
taking them to the forefront of this metallic revolution.
quality at an economical price: a revolution in metallic colour.
How
ItWorks
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How It
The system has been developed for easy implementation into any printer’s
workflow.
All that
required
is the MetalFX®
Printer’s
Kit and the ability
The
system
has isbeen
developed
for easy
implementation
into to
anyprint
printer’s
5 colours. All that is required is the MetalFX® Printer’s Kit and the ability to print
workflow.
5 colours.
MetalFX®
requiresonly
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extra
to the
CMYK
MetalFX® requires
extra
inkink
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CMYK
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MetalFX® eradicates the need for mixing metallic ink. This saves you the cost of
The MetalFX®
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baseink
ink(silver
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and
now
new
gold)
printed
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Transparency
CMYK
allows
the high
MFX®
base
ink
to
shine
through,
creating
a
whole
spectrum
of
vibrant
metallics.
MFX® base ink to shine through, creating a whole spectrum of vibrant metallics.
mixing anderadicates
quantifyingthe
inks.
Plus,for
a lower
density
of metallic
inksaves
is needed
thancost of
MetalFX®
need
mixing
metallic
ink. This
you the
with previous systems, and the same ink can be used every time for any metallic
mixing
and quantifying inks. Plus, a lower density of metallic ink is needed than
colour. Therefore, no ink goes to waste and less ink used in total, showing
with previous systems, and the same ink can be used every time for any metallic
unique environmental advantages.
colour. Therefore, no ink goes to waste and less ink used in total, showing
unique environmental advantages.
MFX® isis integrated
stage
andand
colour
controlled
through
to print
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thedesign
design
stage
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controlled
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to print
by the
The
reference
colours
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the MetalFX®
by
the MFX®
MFX®colour
colourpalettes.
palettes.
The
reference
colours
are taken
the MetalFX®
swatch books allowing colour referencing from brand owner through to the
swatch books allowing colour referencing from brand owner through to the
final print. MetalFX® colours can be proofed or visualised onscreen, before
final print. MetalFX® colours can be proofed or visualised onscreen, before
being printed in one run of a five-colour press.
being printed in one run of a five-colour press.
With low costs, high accuracy and inspiring effects, metallics are no longer a
With
lowluxury.
costs, With
high MetalFX®,
accuracymetallics
and inspiring
effects,
metallics are no longer a
high-end
are going
mainstream.
high-end luxury. With MetalFX®, metallics are going mainstream.
Inks with Impact
Special Treatment
MetalFX®
baseand
andprocess
processinks
inks
available
all major
ink suppliers
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available
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all major
ink suppliers
worldwide,
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print
with
a vibrant
shine.
worldwide, bringing
toto
lifelife
with
a vibrant
shine.
When
designingwith
withMetalFX®
MetalFX®
is possible
to create
stunning
features.
When designing
it isit possible
to create
stunning
visualvisual
features.
These
techniquesare
areknown
known
SpecialFX™.
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SpecialFX™.
MetalFX® base
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colour
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level level
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baseinks
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to work
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rub-off.
MetalFX®
Version
2.0 brings
you two
the process
processcolour
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inks,
minimising
rub-off.
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Version
2.0 brings
you two
new base
colours
even
further.
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baseinks
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thattake
takemetallic
metallic
colours
even
further.
LiteFX™ makes
of of
artwork
appear
to change
colour.
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LiteFX™
makesaaselective
selectivearea
area
artwork
appear
to change
colour.
technique can
messages
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usedtotomake
make
messages
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out, creating
movement
on
the
printed
page.
movement on the printed page.
The new
inkink
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thethe
problem
of coatings
or varnishes
The
newSilvercoat®
Silvercoat®base
base
solved
problem
of coatings
or varnishes
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an an
issue
inherent
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past past
spot spot
metallic
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lustre,
issue
inherent
metallic
systems. With Silvercoat®, a coating/varnish actually enhances the shine –
systems. With Silvercoat®, a coating/varnish actually enhances the shine –
perfect for packaging and all kinds of print where scuff resistance is paramount.
perfect for packaging and all kinds of print where scuff resistance is paramount.
The new MetalFX® Gold base ink gives a warmer, richer range of metallic hues
The
newcan,
MetalFX®
Gold
ink in
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richer range
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printed
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press.ofThis
bold hues
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run of a to
five-colour
press.
This bold
of colours
will all
addbe
unique
class
any printed
material.
collection of colours will add unique class and panache to any printed material.
HoloFX™ is used to make words and images seem to appear and disappear
HoloFX™
is used
make
and images
appear
and disappear
when moved
underto
light.
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using varied
levels ofseem
MFX®to
base,
subliminal
and
when
under
light.
By using varied levels of MFX® base, subliminal and
hiddenmoved
messages
can be
created.
hidden messages can be created.
For four-colour inks, all major ink companies throughout the world have
matched
MetalFX®inks,
CMYK all
standards.
range of accurate
MetalFX®
For
four-colour
major The
ink full
companies
throughout
the colours
world have
is therefore
readily available
to every printer
– each printing
to an
matched
MetalFX®
CMYK standards.
The fullworldwide
range of accurate
MetalFX®
colours
exact
global standard.
is
therefore
readily available to every printer worldwide – each printing to an
exact global standard.
SecurityFX™ is useful for vouchers, security labels and packaging where
security elements
will helpforto vouchers,
protect against
fraud.
Withand
the packaging
combinationwhere
SecurityFX™
is useful
security
labels
of metallic
LiteFX™will
and
HoloFX™
it is against
almost impossible
reproduce
security
elements
help
to protect
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combination
without
the
original
artwork.
of metallic LiteFX™ and HoloFX™ it is almost impossible to reproduce
without the original artwork.
Metallic Tint Panels are an effective way of bringing your CMYK image to life.
MFX® colours can be selected from the swatch book that complement the
Metallic
Tint Panels
are ana sophisticated
effective waylook.
of bringing your CMYK image to life.
image or graphic
and create
MFX® colours can be selected from the swatch book that complement the
image or graphic and create a sophisticated look.
Visualise MetalFX® by ColorFX
For the first time, the full spectrum of metallic colours can be proofed – and all
For the first time, the full spectrum of metallic colours can be proofed – and all
at the same time! With MetalFX®, there is an extensive range of proofing
at the same time! With MetalFX®, there is an extensive range of proofing
solutions available. Contact us for a comprehensive list of the latest solutions
solutions available. Contact us for a comprehensive list of the latest solutions
fromcompanies
companiessuch
such
Fujifilm,
Kodak,
Creo,
DuPont
and Latran.
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Kodak,
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and Latran.
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and
GTX
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GTX
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MetalFX®colour
colourspectrum
spectrum
proof
on the
press.
The ability
to create
and match
MetalFX®
of of
thethe
proof
on the
press.
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to create
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Press,
USA
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Waddell,StStClair
Clair
Press,
USA
Want
designs
brought
to life
print?print?
MetalFX®
offers offers
Wantto
tosee
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yourMetalFX®
MetalFX®
designs
brought
tobefore
life before
MetalFX®
solutions
MetalFX®
colours
andand
effects
onscreen.
solutionsfor
forvisualising
visualising
MetalFX®
colours
effects
onscreen.
•
•
Realistically view finished print on your PC or Mac with this easy-to-use
Realistically view finished print on your PC or Mac with this easy-to-use
animation program.
•
View MetalFX® colours, LiteFX™, HoloFX™ and more
•
View the effects on a full range of substrates
animation program.
•
View MetalFX® colours, LiteFX™, HoloFX™ and more
•
View the effects on a full range of substrates
•
Use images from standard creative software, such as Photoshop®
•
Use images from standard creative software, such as Photoshop®
•
See MetalFX® in combination with other special inks and decorative
onscreen
3D environments
lighting
• finishes
See MetalFX®
inin
combination
with with
othertrue
special
inksconditions.
and decorative
finishes onscreen in 3D environments with true lighting conditions.
•
Get print ideas across in pitches, presentations, websites and e-mails.
•
Get print ideas across in pitches, presentations, websites and e-mails.
Golden Opportunities
colour
system
justjust
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bigger!
The new
The world’s
world’sbiggest
biggestmetallic
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colour
system
bigger!
The MetalFX®
new MetalFX®
Gold Base
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give you
the ultimate
the
ultimatechoice
choiceininmetallics.
metallics.
The new MetalFX® Gold base ink gives a warm, rich range of metallic colours
The
new MetalFX® Gold base ink gives a warm, rich range of metallic colours
when printed in-line with CMYK. It allows you to achieve warm metallic reds,
when printed in-line with CMYK. It allows you to achieve warm metallic reds,
striking gold and bronze shades, as well as new metallic blues, purples and
striking
greens. gold and bronze shades, as well as new metallic blues, purples and
greens.
Like the silver base system, MetalFX® Gold is so easy to use. It is the gold base
Like
the issilver
basefirst,
system,
Goldonis top
so easy
to use.
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ink that
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CMYK printed
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to give
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spectrum
of
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shades.
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plugins on
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the
pluginsMetalFX®
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Versionshades.
2.0 to incorporate
the
luxurious
Goldbooks
colours
into
your artwork.
MetalFX®
Version 2.0 to incorporate the luxurious MetalFX® Gold colours into
your artwork.