What is the working principle of the CI Flexo Printing Machine?

CI stands for Central Impression type. All printing units share one large impression cylinder that carries the substrate to each color station. This design maintains perfect tension and alignment, ideal for multi-color printing on thin films or flexible packaging.

What are the differences between Stack Type, Inline, and CI Flexo Printing Machines?

Stack Typeflexo presses have vertical color stations for narrow web or label printing. Inline Typemachines arrange color units horizontally for flexible production lines. CI Typepresses use a central drum for precise multi-color registration and higher speed.

Can this Flexo Printing Machine print on woven bags and food packaging film?

Yes. Our servo-driven CI Flexo Printing Machine can handle PP woven bags, food packaging films, aluminum foil, and kraft paper with excellent adhesion and color accuracy.

How many colors can the Flexo Printing Machine print?

We offer 4-color, 6-color, and 8-color models to suit different printing requirements. The 6 Color CI model is our most popular option for multi-color packaging and carton printing.

Can I customize the Flexo Printing Machine for my production line?

Absolutely. We provide OEM ODM services for customized flexo printing machines, including printing width, color count, UV drying, and die-cutting integration.

What are the main parts of a Flexo Printing Machine?

Key components include: Ceramic Anilox Roller Doctor Blade System Magnetic Cylinder UV Drying Unit Servo Drive System Tension Controller All parts are precision-manufactured for high durability and easy maintenance.

Why choose Good Choice Machinery as your manufacturer in China?

With over 20 years of manufacturing experience and CE certification, Good Choice Machinery offers high-speed flexo presses with competitive pricing, stable performance, and excellent after-sales support for European clients.o:p

How to buy and maintain a Flexo Printing Machine from China?

Contact our sales team for quotation and technical consultation. We assist with logistics, installation, and training. Routine maintenance includes cleaning the anilox roller, checking tension systems, and lubricating servo motors to ensure long service life.o:p

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The Leading Supplier of Flexographic Printing Machines in China

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WHAT IS A FLEXO PRINTING MACHINE AND HOW

DOES IT WORK?

FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PRINCIPLE

Flexographic printing is a rotary process using a flexible photopolymer plate to transfer ink to various substrates such as paper, plastic film, and corrugated board. Our 6-Color CI Flexo Printing Machine adopts a central impression (CI) drum design ensuring precise color registration and consistent printing quality at high speed.

WORKING OF FLEXO PRINTING MACHINE

Each color unit includes a ceramic anilox roller, doctor blade ink metering system, and UV or hot-air drying section. The servo motor control system keeps tension stable throughout the roll-to-roll process, achieving ±0.5 mm printing accuracy even at 300 sheets/min.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW –
Ofem and F3 model flexo printing machine

Ofem CI flexo printing machine are designed for high-precision, high-speed packaging production.
It uses a Central Impression (CI) drum to keep perfect color registration.
It has standard configuration and high-end configuration.
Normal working speed separately is 300 m/min and 400 m/min.
Each color unit is independently servo-driven, ensuring exceptional stability and consistent ink transfer for paper and film materials.
The F3 series adopts sleeve technology on plate cylinder with features like fast job change and low production cost. It has function:ink pump for chamber doctor blade system,auto splicing system,twins mercury UV lamps and 100％ quality control system.

Ofem 8 COLOR CI FLEXO PRINTING MACHINE – China-Europe Technical Cooperation

Application object: paper packaging, paper bag, paper box, milk carton, flexible packaging, breathable film etc.
Paper used: paper packaging, paper bag, paper box, milk carton, flexible packaging, breathable film etc.
Main characteristics: Adopts FDS door system and sleeve technology for printing plate and anilox roller, which can realize fast job change. Meanwhile, it is equipped with auto splicing unwinder and rewinder, pre-register function, printing unit positioning technology, auto inking system etc. Maximum running speed 500m/min.

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8 COLOR CI FLEXO PRINTING MACHINE – FOR PREMIUM, HIGH-DEFINITION PRINTING

Application object: Application: printing of packaging, paper bag, paper box, milk carton etc.
Paper used: coated paper, paperboard, non-woven fabric, light-weight coated paper, Kraft paper and paper-plastic composite material, PET, BOPP,BOPA etc.
Main characteristics: The F3 series medium web flexo printing'maximum running speed is 240m/min. It adopts sleeve technology on plate cylinder with features like fast job change and low production cost. New designed mechanical structure can efficiently reduce machine vibration to realize high printing quality. Additional advantages over traditional presses include short web paths, without adjusting pressure after changeover, pre -register function and minimal ink usage requirements resulting in waste savings up to 50% and fast changeover times for increased productivity.

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CORE FEATURES & TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHT

Rewind and Unwind unit (Non-stop)

Web guide system

Web cleaner and corona system

Rear out-feed tension servo control

In-feed tension servo control

Printing units servo system control

Image Inspecting System

Anilox roller washing machine

AVAILABLE MODELS

Model	Printing Colors	Normal working Speed	Ink Type	Remark
Ofem	8	300 m/min	Water base ink/ Solvent ink	standard configuration
Ofem	10	400 m/min	Water base ink/ Solvent ink	high-end configuration
F3	6	120-150 m/min	Water base ink/ Solvent ink	Optional

A ll models are compatible with paper, PET, PE, BOPP, and laminated film substrates.
Optional customization available for printing width, drying system, and inline finishing units.

WHY CHOOSE GOOD CHOICE FLEXO PRINTING MACHINE

Quality reliable machine parts:Servo motor Lenze /Rexroth

Advanced Printing Technology

Offer spare parts

Sending engineer offer overseas service

Competitive Price

APPLICATIONS OF FLEXO PRINTING MACHINE

Flexo Printing for Paper Packaging Applications

Paper Packaging Industry

Ideal for food packaging and for shopping,such as paper cups making,food paper bags making,shopping bag making.

Flexographic Printing on Plastic Film Packaging

Plastic Film Printing

Suitable for plastic film(PET, BOPP,BOPA etc) printing

Flexo Printing for Fast Food Paper Box Packaging

Fast Food Paper Box making

Hamburger box / KFC box printing,paper plate printing,cake box printing and etc.

Key Advantages of GOOD CHOICE Flexo Printing Machines

8-Color CI Flexo Printing for flexible packaging industry
Overseas service and Offer spare parts
Servo Motor Control for Precision and Stability
Fast job change
Low production cost
100％ quality control system
Auto splicing unwinder and rewinder
Auto inking system
Each color unit independently servo-driven
CE Certified & Global Support

8-Color CI Flexo Printing for flexible packaging industry

Our 6 Color CI Flexo Printing Machine delivers precise multi-color registration and stable operation at speeds up to 300 sheets/min-ideal for food packaging, labels, and corrugated cartons.
For clients requiring full-color printing or complex artwork, the 8 Color CI Flexo Printing Machine provides enhanced gradient accuracy and expanded color coverage, supporting advanced packaging design demands.
Overseas service and Offer spare parts

Equipped with an intelligent UV or hot-air drying system, our CI press ensures low energy consumption and fast ink curing.
The system supports water-based and UV inks, complying with European environmental standards.
Servo Motor Control for Precision and Stability

Each color unit is driven by an independent servo motor, ensuring consistent registration and tension control-whether printing 4, 6, or 8 colors.
This advanced control system minimizes waste and maintains ±0.5 mm accuracy across long production runs.
Fast job change

Both the 6-color and 8-color configurations handle a wide range of substrates:
Food packaging film and foil
Kraft paper and corrugated board
coated papers
This versatility makes them ideal for multi-industry packaging solutions.
Low production cost

All printing units are built with thick steel frames, precision-ground gears, and imported bearings.
The ceramic anilox roller, doctor blade system, and magnetic cylinder ensure consistent ink transfer and low maintenance requirements over years of production.
100％ quality control system

Operators can adjust printing position, plate pressure, and color registration via a touch-screen DCS system.
The auto-memory function saves previous job settings for quick setup, reducing downtime and improving productivity.
Auto splicing unwinder and rewinder

The 8 Color Flexo Printing Machine expands creative flexibility-enabling vivid photo-quality printing on flexible packaging films and laminated materials.
This model is especially popular in European markets for high-end food, beverage, and personal care packaging, where color precision and brand consistency are essential.
Auto inking system

All machines are CE-certified, ensuring compliance with EU safety standards.
Our engineering team provides installation, training, and after-sales support across Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Each color unit independently servo-driven

Equipped with an intelligent UV or hot-air drying system, our CI press ensures low energy consumption and fast ink curing.
The system supports water-based and UV inks, complying with European environmental standards.
CE Certified & Global Support

Equipped with an intelligent UV or hot-air drying system, our CI press ensures low energy consumption and fast ink curing.
The system supports water-based and UV inks, complying with European environmental standards.

OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS & CUSTOMIZATION

Non-stop unwind and rewind

Turn bar

Twin UV Lamp Drying Unit for Flexographic Printing

Twins mercury UV lamps

Automatic Ink Supply System for Flexographic Printing Machine

Ink pump for chamber doctor blade system

FACTORY & QUALITY CONTROL

Precision Manufacturing of Flexo Printing Machines

MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE

Our factory is equipped with precision CNC machines and quality testing systems.
Every Flexo Printing Machine undergoes rigorous inspection for printing precision and durability before shipment.

CE Certified Flexo Printing Machine Quality Control

CERTIFICATIONS & AFTER-SALES SUPPORT

CE Certified • 1 Year Warranty • On-site Engineer Support Available in Europe

CUSTOMER PROJECTS

& GLOBAL MARKETS

Food packaging film plants in Germany and France
Label production for household chemicals in Poland
Corrugated carton factories in Spain and Italy
Strengthening our presence in Europe with eco-friendly, high-speed Flexographic solutions.

FAQ

Q What is a Flexo Printing Machine and how does it work?

A A Flexo Printing Machine uses a flexible photopolymer plate to transfer ink through a ceramic anilox roller onto various substrates such as paper, film, and corrugated board.
The Good Choice 6 Color CI Flexo Printing Machine features a central impression drum that ensures accurate color registration even at high speed.
Q What is the working principle of the CI Flexo Printing Machine?

A CI stands for Central Impression type. All printing units share one large impression cylinder that carries the substrate to each color station.
This design maintains perfect tension and alignment, ideal for multi-color printing on thin films or flexible packaging.
Q What are the differences between Stack Type, Inline, and CI Flexo Printing Machines?

A
Stack Type flexo presses have vertical color stations for narrow web or label printing.

Inline Type machines arrange color units horizontally for flexible production lines.

CI Type presses use a central drum for precise multi-color registration and higher speed.
Q Can this Flexo Printing Machine print on woven bags and food packaging film?

A Yes. Our servo-driven CI Flexo Printing Machine can handle PP woven bags, food packaging films, aluminum foil, and kraft paper with excellent adhesion and color accuracy.
Q How many colors can the Flexo Printing Machine print?

A We offer 4-color, 6-color, and 8-color models to suit different printing requirements.
The 6 Color CI model is our most popular option for multi-color packaging and carton printing.
Q Can I customize the Flexo Printing Machine for my production line?

A
Absolutely. We provide OEM & ODM services for customized flexo printing machines, including printing width, color count, UV drying, and die-cutting integration.
Q What are the main parts of a Flexo Printing Machine?

A
Key components include:

Ceramic Anilox Roller

Doctor Blade System

Magnetic Cylinder

UV Drying Unit

Servo Drive System

Tension Controller
All parts are precision-manufactured for high durability and easy maintenance.
Q Why choose Good Choice Machinery as your manufacturer in China?

A
With over 20 years of manufacturing experience and CE certification, Good Choice Machinery offers high-speed flexo presses with competitive pricing, stable performance, and excellent after-sales support for European clients.<o:p>
Q How to buy and maintain a Flexo Printing Machine from China?

A
Contact our sales team for quotation and technical consultation. We assist with logistics, installation, and training.
Routine maintenance includes cleaning the anilox roller, checking tension systems, and lubricating servo motors to ensure long service life.<o:p>