25/09/2019
Choose UV Inks
1. UV printer added the UV system based on the original eco solvent printer.
2. Ink is different (Type&Color)
UV ink: C,M,Y,K,W ,Varnish. ( White ink is essential for black items or transparent substrates like glass, acrylic…)
Eco-solvent ink:C, M, Y, K, Lc, Lm. Multiple color combinations are beneficial for creating vibrant and brilliant printed graphics.
3. Embossed Effect
One-of-a-kind UV varnish can be used to turn out embossed objects and letters, including custom textures and braille with increased durability and pleasant gloss finish.
4. Print Applications
Eco-solvent printers are able to print on soft media for general indoor and outdoor signage work.
Media: vinyl, flex banner, one-way vision, mesh, banner cloth, PP etc
You can print on virtually whatever you want when using UV printers.
Media: pens, phone covers, canvas, leather, glass, ceramic, metal, ceiling, acrylic, wood, PVC, PP, PE, reflection film…
5. Drying Process
UV printer can make a chemical reaction with the LED UV light, drying ink on contact.
Eco solvent printer need dry under high temperature, operators require to wait before they begin working.
6. Durability
Both have lasted outdoor durability. UV printed signage can stay outdoors for 3-5 years, while the other is 1-year around.
7. Ink Cost
UV ink is more expensive than eco solvent ink, as there is no waiting time and you don’t need to apply costly coatings to protect against smears and rub-offs.