InkMall UV inks are a wide range of single and multi-pass UV inks and fluids for use in wide format printers (flatbed, hybrid or roll-to-roll). Piezo and industrial printheads requiring standard viscosity are supported including Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Xaar, Seiko, Toshiba, Seiko and more.
Changes in the UV printing industry
UV printing is now growing rapidly, moving from a niche technology to one that all commercial and packaging printers should be using. UV inks and printing processes are always evolving and they are becoming increasingly popular in specific areas, such as the signage industry.
Take a walk along the high street and you will see that shop signs are becoming more attractive and high-end. This is because UV printers are now able to create graphics with very high resolution, resulting in far better print quality than with more traditional printing methods, such as screen printing.
Of course, UV printing is versatile and can be used for a variety of jobs, from beer bottle branding to the production of luxury business cards. Ultimately, if you need to print on unusual or uncoated materials, UV printing is the most effective way to get great results.
Advantages of UV printing
While conventional printing allows the ink to dry naturally on the paper, UV printing has its own unique process. Firstly, UV inks are used instead of traditional solvent-based inks.
While conventional printing allows the ink to dry naturally on the paper, UV printing (or ultraviolet printing) has its own unique process. Special UV inks are used instead of traditional solvent-based inks that dry using UV light. When using solvent-based inks, the solvent evaporates into the air and the paper absorbs the ink. UV printing is beneficial for a number of reasons.
Printing on most materials
Firstly, UV printing is better for the environment as no solvents are released into the air, helping your business to reduce emissions. Another advantage is that you can print on non-porous materials such as plastic, glass and metal. Essentially, if you can load the material into the press, you can use UV ink to print on it.
Faster than conventional printing
In addition to the above, this unique printing process has a number of other key benefits. For one thing, it's much faster than traditional printing. You no longer have to wait for the ink to dry on your artwork, as the UV ink dries by a photomechanical process. It's almost instantaneous, so you can get more work done in less time.
Cost-effective
Because of this, UV printing is also a very cost effective method. Think about it; you can obviously save money by having a faster drying time. However, you can also save a lot of money by eliminating the need for water-based coatings, which are necessary for conventional inks to dry faster and without smudging. UV printing does not require a coating.
Vibrant finishes
In addition, UV printing often provides a more vibrant finish as the UV light does not allow time for the ink to soak into the paper. Photo-realistic printing is not only possible, so whether you are creating an exterior logo or a stack of beautiful business cards, your customers are sure to be happy with the end result.
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