CleanPrint

Consistent print quality with reduced press cleaning

CleanPrint is Asahi’s engineered flexographic plate technology designed to transfer ink more
efficiently to the printed substrate. By reducing ink build-up on the plate surface, CleanPrint
supports consistent print results, fewer cleaning stops and improved production efficiency.

Asahi’s CleanPrint technology

The plate surface is engineered to transfer more of the ink to the substrate, which means fewer press stops for plate cleaning. The result: stable color throughout the run, less waste, and more productive press time. CleanPrint helps operators maintain quality at speed—shift after shift.

Beyond efficiency, CleanPrint also enhances print quality. Excellent ink transfer ensures solid densities and smooth tonal transitions, with highlight dots fading down to zero for seamless image reproduction. This makes it possible to migrate jobs from other printing technologies without loss of detail or vibrancy.

For the pressroom, fewer interruptions mean not only higher uptime but also reduced substrate waste and consumable use, supporting a more sustainable production process. And because AWP™-REVO plates are compatible with solvent-, water-, and most UV-based inks, printers gain the flexibility to serve a wide range of applications with consistent, high-quality results.

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Visible ink fill-in

Standard plate

In the video: The Standard plate is shown at the top, while the CleanPrint plate appears at the bottom.

Water Drop Test: Two drops of water are applied to each plate. When tilted, the water drop on the CleanPrint plate runs off easily, demonstrating its superior surface properties.

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No ink fill-in

CleanPrint plate

Ink Transfer Efficiency: This behavior mirrors what happens during printing—ink transfers completely from the CleanPrint plate to the substrate, leaving no residue behind.

Operational Advantage: The result is a consistently clean plate, reducing the need for press stops and eliminating frequent cleaning intervals, which translates to higher productivity and lower downtime.

Stable color, less waste, higher press uptime.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a critical metric for profitable flexographic printing operations. CleanPrint plates deliver up to 33% improvement in OEE over other plates, driving up availability, performance and quality like no other.
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Asahi’s flexographic plate technologies are designed to support stable print quality, fewer cleaning stops and more efficient production workflows. Contact our team to learn how CleanPrint and Asahi’s technology portfolio can help improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness in your specific production environment.

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