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UV Ink & Eco-solvent Ink, What are the Differences Between Them?

Nowadays, when printing large pictures, ink is essential. Among the numerous inks, the most common ones are UV ink and eco-solvent ink. So what are the differences between them?

UV Ink

UVKM InkMall UV-curable ink for Konica

UVKM InkMall UV-curable ink for Konica

It is formulated with four components: pigments, monomers, oligomers, and photoinitiator. UV inks have a unique cure, and it can fast cure without penetration and evaporation. The ink is delivered to the printing medium in liquid form, and then the UV lamp in the printer works To trigger the photoinitiator. This will cause a chemical reaction between the oligomers and monomer molecules in the ink to form a water-insoluble plastic coating and firmly fix the ink to the medium. It does not require solvents, has fast curing speed, high gloss, bright colors, water resistance, ink resistance, and solvent resistance. Now, it is widely used in inkjet printing and has become a relatively mature ink technology.

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