Explore how machines, printing plates, inks, labour and workflow affect cost per print.
Explore how machines, printing plates, inks, labour and workflow affect cost per print.
Tagless printing costs include equipment investment, plate preparation, silicone pads, ink, additives and labour. Sample work, product positioning and drying are also considered. One consumable alone is not enough to calculate total production cost.
As volume using the same plate increases, preparation cost per product changes. Frequent artwork changes, different size plates and two-colour graphics can affect setup and operation. Actual output depends on loading, printing, unloading and required drying together.
A comparison considers label purchasing, stock, sewing and associated labour alongside direct-printing equipment and consumables. Savings vary by business. An assessment based on product samples, annual volume, artwork dimensions and colour count gives a more relevant comparison.