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Why UV inkjet ink is the catalyst for change in the printing industry

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Why UV inkjet ink is the catalyst for change in the printing industry

Inkjet printing is a contactless, pressure-free, plate-free printing method. Whether it is a simple block color pattern, a full-color pattern or a pattern with transitional colors, it can be printed in one go. The most important medium in inkjet printing is ink. Traditional inkjet inks are generally divided into water-based inks, oil-based inks and solvent-based inks. As a manufacturer of photocurable resins, Bossin will discuss with you today about a type of ink based on photocuring technology - UV inkjet ink.

UV inkjet printing is a printing method that combines inkjet printing technology with ultraviolet light curing technology. It offers both the ease of use and convenience of inkjet printing technology and the high-speed printing production efficiency provided by light curing technology. With the rapid development of computer and network technology, as well as the continuous innovation of printing equipment and related consumables, UV inkjet is no longer a novelty, but it is undeniable that it is a catalyst for change in the printing industry. The reason for this is that UV inkjet ink has the following advantages over traditional inkjet ink.

First, it is green and environmentally friendly

UV inkjet ink does not contain solvents or VOCs, which reduces pollution to the environment and is in line with the development trend of green printing.

Second, it prevents nozzle clogging.

UV inkjet ink will not dry and solidify at the nozzle, will not clog the nozzle, and effectively reduces the cleaning work of the nozzle.

Third, it has wide applicability

UV inkjet inks can be printed directly on a variety of substrates, enabling many processes and products that traditional inkjet printing systems cannot achieve, including but not limited to flexible, rigid, absorbable or non-absorbent materials.

Fourth, it delivers high-quality printing

UV inkjet can achieve high-resolution and high-precision printing effects. The patterns and texts are brightly colored and waterproof and anti- fading. At the same time, they offer better friction resistance, scratch resistance and chemical resistance.

UV inkjet printing, with its unique characteristics and unlimited potential, has become a strong driving force for the sustainable development of the printing industry.

a UV resin R&D and production manufacturer, Bossin has launched a series of special light-curing resins for UV inkjet, such as B-27, B- 43H , B-270 , B- 574C and other models. Welcome to inquire for sample testing.

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