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\"\"UV curable screen printing is still a relatively new technology and some print and sign shop owners are just starting to investigate what we think will be the future of large-scale printing. To answer many of the questions we’ve received here at Lloyds of Indiana<\/a>, here’s a short list of common answers on UV printing.<\/p>\n

UV curable ink is not solvent-based, so no VOCs.<\/h3>\n

UV curable screen printing is a solid system, meaning there are no solvents involved in the process. Instead, a strong ultraviolet (UV) light source interacts with the ink ingredients in what is called a \u201cUV cure reactor\u201d to create the printed image.<\/p>\n

The lack of solvents means there are no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making curable inks more environmentally-friendly than traditional solvent-based printing methods. This means you spend less time and money dealing with the safety requirements and equipment to handle solvents. That means higher profit margins, fewer risks and accidents, and more time spent on growing your business, not cleaning up.<\/p>\n

UV cure reactors run very quickly.<\/h3>\n

UV cure reactors can mass-produce print jobs very quickly thanks to their rapid curing speeds. Essentially, the ink reaction process takes between 1 and 3 seconds and doesn\u2019t require a lengthy drying time.<\/p>\n

The best part is that colors can be printed in succession without having to stop for dry time \u2013 a major labor and time savings for a screen and print shop. Instead of keeping a constant eye on your job, you can be working on other print jobs and helping your clients.<\/p>\n

UV ink won\u2019t clog the screen.<\/h3>\n

Because UV ink won\u2019t dry in the screen, it won\u2019t clog the mesh. That means less time spent changing or cleaning the screen throughout a print job.<\/p>\n

UV ink has great color value and range.<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re doing a lot of four-color process graphic printing, UV curable ink is the way to go. The inks range in opacity from transparent to translucent, giving you an incredible color gamut and range. This, combined with the fact that the ink won\u2019t dry in the screen, means you can do UV ink printing through screens with incredibly high mesh counts, often as high as 420 threads per inch.<\/p>\n

UV printing greatly<\/em> reduces sign printing costs.<\/h3>\n

Most sign printers who use thermal methods or stick-on vinyl to make vinyl banners can’t do double-sided signs. The only way to print a double-sided sign is to print two pieces of vinyl, and then sew them back-to-back. With UV printing, it’s possible to print one side of a sign, flip it over, and run it through again. Material costs are cut in half, labor costs are reduced, and you’re left with a beautiful full-color sign that’s resistant to outdoor elements.<\/p>\n

UV ink does have its drawbacks.<\/h3>\n

Solvents tend to be more flexible (you can print on more substrates) and more durable when exposed to the elements (although UV is more durable than vinyl). But, if you\u2019re doing predominantly sign, poster and banner printing, you\u2019ll find that UV curable printing is the best way to go for graphic screen printing. It\u2019s cleaner, safer, cheaper and faster.<\/p>\n

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