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A gloss finish on only solid yellow areas has been created by UV clear varnish, and a fake emboss finish imparts a crocodile skin look. The title also been raised by finishing on Varimatrix.
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UV Revolutionizes Printing
UV stands for Ultra Violet, something we often hear about especially in summer.
UV dryers located after the printing drum direct UV rays at the wet ink immediately after printing to cure it instantly.
More Diverse and Greater Freedom of Expression
The quick-drying advantage of UV curing is fully shown in non-paper printing stock, such as normally slow-drying metallic gloss paper and plastic, to create greater freedom of expression in printing. UV curing is typically used in the printing of cards, clear plastic files, and packages made of PET or polyethylene terephthalate plastic.
Non-VOC and Environmentally Friendly
UV printing is gentle on the environment since it does not produce any volatile organic compound emissions. Also, it does not use anti-set-off powder, which makes for a more comfortable work environment.
Spot UV Varnish Coating
Spot UV gloss varnish both produces a beautiful gloss finish like thin vinyl coating and functions to protect the surface of printed matter. Also, since no film is used, the printing stock can be recycled as used paper, proving its use in protecting the environment. This is a particularly attractive feature since the market trend is leaning towards less and less use of vinyl film. Accordingly, we can provide positive printing solutions for corporate clients who advocate greater environment a awareness.
Broader Design Potential
UV printing differs from thin vinyl coating in that specific areas can be given a gloss finish. This allows the designer to selectively highlight products, such as automobiles or jewelry, or logotypes and motifs that require a sheen look. It also enables base patterns to be covered with varnish just like printing with pearl printing ink.
Also, multi-layer printing with UV ink can also produce a raised effect or rough-to-the touch embossed finish.
Pressing and Die-cutting (Varimatrix)
Varimatrix performs hot-foil stamping, embossing and die-cutting much faster than conventional presses. UV printing can be combined with the processes offered by Varimatrix. For example, die-cutting can be applied to UV-treated printed matter that has been partially embossed or areas on printed matter coated with high-tack glue and cured with UV to create a higher value added effect.
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UV Printing -Summary
【UV Printing】
● UV results in quick drying and faster turnaround.
● Various printing stock can be printed.
● No VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions
【UV Varnish】
● Partial mat printing OK
● Film-less, environmentally friendly
● Broader design potential
UV clear varnish (smooth-to-the-touch)
UV mat varnish (dry-to-the-touch)
UV varnish fake emboss (rough-to-the touch finish)
UV water-based varnish (soft smooth-to-the-touch, for surface protection)
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Product catalogs, anniversary issue front covers, direct mail postcards, stickers, business cards, store sales cards, packaging, etc.
【Pressing and Die-cutting (Varimatrix)】
● Partial embossing OK
● Die-cut stickers easily made
Raised embossing
Impressed embossing
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Packaging, die-cut stickers, jigsaw puzzles, etc.
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Die-cutting and perforating are now much easier.
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