Combo Printing's Final Frontiers

Yates remarks on the exceptional metallics and fluorescents produced by gravure, often found on detergent and spray bottle labels, but does count an additional issue with gravure capability on a combination press. He states, "Highly volatile inks require explosion-proof presses," which, in turn, involves different wiring, high-velocity gas dryers, and other factors. Powell agrees: "This has caused many press manufacturers who do not want to deal with these safety issues to back away from offering this process."