Consumables-Ink - UV/UV LED Offset

While most may first think of the groovy black light posters of an earlier decade (the 1970s!), fluorescent inks can be used to do much more, including gamut expansion.

PSPs are always looking for new ways to innovate and increase their value to customers, and tabletop UV printers may be to ticket to continued growth.

In this article, we debunk some of the most common UV printing myths and get to know this versatile printing technology a little better.

Discover the perfect ink for every project, from vibrant outdoor signage to exquisite fine art reproductions. This guide delves into eco-solvent, aqueous, resin/latex, and UV inks, revealing their unique advantages for specific applications.

Why is it that aqueous printers, which were wide-format’s first inkjet technology, are seemingly doing better than ever? We asked that question to a panel of aqueous inkjet experts from some of the wide-format industry’s founding manufacturers: Canon USA, Epson America, HP, and Ricoh.

Personalization and customization are here to stay, and UV’s “print-on-almost-anything” capability allows shop owners to capitalize on this mega-trend with easy, colorful customized print.

The new UV ink allows for better coverage and fast production speed, allowing users increased productivity and efficiency.

EFI ProGraphics XA high-adhesion ink is suitable for a wide range of rigid and flexible media, and is now available for EFI wide-format flatbed and hybrid roll/flatbed printers. This ink delivers superior results on corrugated plastics and other substrates with adhesion challenges.

As UV inks grow in popularity, here are a few things in-plants should know about them to get the best results.

In this final quarter of 2019, the printing ink industry has continued to face raw material shortages, challenging supply chain conditions, and new disruptions.