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Embellishments

Sharp Digital Press Series

Digital embellishments are redefining what print can do—transforming ordinary materials into high-impact, premium experiences. From shimmering metallics to dimensional tactile effects, these technologies help print providers capture attention, elevate brand perception, and stand out in a crowded market. Whether used for packaging, labels, direct mail, or specialty applications, embellishments add both visual appeal and measurable value.

Modern digital presses extend beyond traditional CMYK with specialty toners and inks like silver, gold, neon, white, and clear varnish, unlocking new creative possibilities. These enhancements add brilliance and texture while enabling applications such as printing on colored or transparent substrates and creating layered effects. Inkjet-based technologies can further elevate designs with raised 2D and 3D finishes for a more tactile, memorable result.

While these capabilities introduce additional design and pre-press considerations, the right tools and workflows make them easier than ever to implement, giving print providers the opportunity to expand offerings, enter high-value markets, and consistently deliver the "wow" customers expect.

Color-Logic Metallic Color System

Transform ordinary prints into extraordinary, high-impact visuals that command attention.

Luxury. Precision. Impact. That's what the Color-Logic Design Suite™ delivers. Designed to maximize the impact of metallic print, Color-Logic empowers printers and designers to create dazzling reflective effects that elevate everything from packaging and labels to business cards and point-of-sale displays.

Using silver toner with CMYK on paper—or white toner with CMYK on metallic substrates—the system produces a virtually unlimited range of metallic colors and embellishments. With ready-to-print artwork, simplified white ink workflows, and no complex masking requirements, it's easy to create finishes that enhance product details and strengthen brand appeal.

With tools like FX-Viewer for on-screen visualization, users can accurately preview metallic effects before printing—streamlining production and ensuring stunning results. Supplied with every Sharp BP-1200S digital press, the Color-Logic Metallic Color System makes it easy to deliver print that truly stands out in high-value applications like automotive, luxury retail, and premium packaging.

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Taktiful Reaktor: Future of Embellishment

Bring your digital print designs to life faster, smarter, and more profitably

Digital embellishment promised a revolution in print, but many providers faced challenges bringing those ideas to market. Designers struggled to visualize effects, estimators lacked pricing confidence, and sales teams found it difficult to articulate the value to customers.

Taktiful Reaktor solves these challenges with breakthrough virtual 3D proofing software. This fully cloud-based platform transforms a simple PDF into an interactive digital canvas, allowing designers to experiment with varnishes, foils, textures, and other embellishments—without the cost or delay of physical proofs. With expert-led training and real-world workflows built in, Reaktor streamlines approvals, accelerates production, and helps you unlock the full value of every press run.

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Touch7 Neon Color System

Expand your color capabilities with vibrant neon, bold hues, and subtle pastels.

The Touch7 Neon Color System extends print beyond traditional color limitations by enabling expanded gamut printing with a 5th color station, using Sharp's pink toner alongside CMYK. This powerful system allows designers to create bright neon effects, deep saturated tones, and soft pastel variations that capture attention and elevate creative possibilities.

With Adobe Creative Cloud plugins for Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, Touch7 simplifies the design process by automatically generating accurate color builds—eliminating the need for manual masking. Tools like Touch7 Photo use intuitive one-click functionality to separate images for print in seconds, significantly accelerating workflows and making advanced color applications more accessible and repeatable.

Also included with every Sharp BP-1200S digital press, Touch7 provides the flexibility to explore new creative directions and expand into high-growth markets like direct mail, retail, and specialty graphics.

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