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Printing with UV Inks Requires Extra Care

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Printing with UV inks—the inks cured with ultraviolet light—has significantly increased in recent years because of the production benefits they offer. But the inks also require extra care and maintenance.

Many of the inks contain ingredients that can cause the rubber surface of the printing blanket to deteriorate. This means you must frequently and thoroughly wash the blanket surface to protect it. And after every UV ink print run, you’ also need to thoroughly clean these harmful agents from the press. 

As always, practice care and safety. Flint Group offers products specifically for UV printing. To learn more about these products, click on dayGraphica 8200 UV printing blanket, and Varn Hydrosolv. To discuss a specific UV printing issue, consult your Flint Group account manager.