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 Key Takeaways Spot varnish is a clear UV coating applied only to select areas of a design, rather than the entire print, to create a glossy accent. Varnish is a durability feature (not a design choice); print durability depends on substrate, pre-treatment, and ink combination, not on whether varnish is applied. Common UV varnish techniques

UV cylindrical inkjet printing does not have to include vibrant, solid colors. Adjusting print settings can achieve the artist’s ideal creation.

Please note that as of 2024 Transparent Pin Curing is no longer available. Inkcups is continuously innovating and has a new technology, Nano Pin Curing in its place.  Danvers, Mass. – August 18, 2020 — Global printing industry leader Inkcups announces the release of a new feature for Helix® digital cylinder printers: Transparent Pin Curing.

A mirror print is a design feature accomplished by a UV cylindrical inkjet printer.

The XJET800 UV Flatbed Printer is an automation-ready industrial inkjet printer that is the perfect solution for industrial applications such as automotive parts, saw blades, tools and more. An industrial inkjet printer is one that can handle high volume, large scale printing with ease, typically with near constant use. With a bed size of 31.5”

According to the business case for drinkware, drinkware is the hottest product of the decade. From gifts to giveaways, this reusable product tops the charts for many as a go to when the holidays come around. But what is the best way to print on tumblers? This article discusses how to achieve full-color, awesome graphics

Key Takeaways A single X5-T print cycle can decorate 231 golf balls at once using a custom tooling fixture that holds the balls securely in place. The all-digital process lets operators change artwork instantly, making it easy to personalize balls individually or print large batches with the same design. Inkcups’ S1 UV ink is built

Each company has unique needs for their printed products. Learn how ink testing is conducted to ensure that the ink adheres properly to glass, plastic, metal, and other substrates under a variety of conditions.

Gregg Harwood of Inkcups talks about the expectations that a customer should have when contacting a digital printer company for service on their digital printing equipment, UV printing equipment, or inkjet printing equipment, including a discussion of digital printer service, typical requirements, maintenance, repair, and examples of both good and bad digital printer service.

Contrary to the name, a UV flatbed printer is not just for flat items. Advances in print technology, software, and machine upgrades allow more options than ever before beyond just a flat, one-dimensional item.