What is a UV print?

What is a UV print?

UV printing is a unique method of digital printing utilising ultraviolet (UV) light to dry or cure ink, adhesives or coatings almost as soon as it’s hit the paper, or aluminium, foam board or acrylic – in fact, as long as it fits in the printer, the technique can be used to print on almost anything.

Are UV printers safe?

In printing, the damage to the body is usually caused by the volatile solvent in the ink, but UV ink in printing is the solvent without volatilization. So, UV ink is not poisonous. Because UV ink still has certain irritation and corrosive to the skin.

Do UV prints fade?

UV inks are fade resistant and waterproof and should be chosen over aqueous (water-based) inks for outdoor pieces that will stand for more than one day.

How long does UV printing last?

Typical UV cured prints have an outdoor durability of at least 2 years without fading, or up to 5 years or more without fading when laminated. However, the specific environment and application in which the print is used will ultimately determine whether the print will last for more or less than 2 years.

Is UV printing durable?

UV printing can be durable. It depends on the substrate and the UV ink used. Hard UV inks are meant for hard substrates, those not willing to bend or stretch. Flexible UV ink, however, is used for items that bend and stretch because the ink is formulated to be more elastic.

How long do UV inks last outside?

For pretty much all of them you can expect a 5-7 year lifespan, after which fading/color-shift will be quite noticeable. Depending on the inkset, it may even be shorter than that if there is a high proportion of yellow ink used in the image (yellow is always the worst).

Is UV printing waterproof?

Is UV coating waterproof? No, UV coating is not waterproof, but it is water resistant. UV coating shouldn’t be confused with other types of paper finishing processes, such as aqueous coating and lamination.

Does UV printer ink fade?

UV-cured ink is less prone to scratches, fading, scuffs, or smudges during handling and transportation process. The UV printing process is kinder to the environment. Because UV-cured inks are not solvent-based, there are no harmful substances to evaporate.

Is UV printing weatherproof?

Does UV printing last?

The early UV printers and some still on the market used a type of mercury vapor lamp. While they’re very effective, very high curing, they’re very high maintenance. They have a max life of about 2,000 hours of exposure.

How long do UV prints last?

How long does UV ink last outside?