---
type: faq
title: "How does flexographic printing differ from digital printing?"
description: "The core difference is plates. Flexo prints from physical plates that must be made and mounted, while digital prints straight from the file with no plates"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/how-does-flexographic-printing-differ-from-digital-printing
tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# How does flexographic printing differ from digital printing?

The core difference is plates. Flexo prints from physical plates that must be made and mounted, while digital prints straight from the file with no plates

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