Substrate Preparation - Compress IUV600S SERIES User Manual

Compress iUV600s Series User Guide

3.3 Substrate Preparation

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LED curable UV ink allows you to print onto the greatest variety of substrates, ink adhesion is
promoted on some substrates by way of applying a primer. Consult your product representative for
available primers, their application and use as well as what alternatives are available. It is assumed
that proper substrate sampling/trialing has been committed to prior to the purchase of your machine
The following information is supplied specifically in relation to Pigmentinc P70i UV –LED inks and
primers Please refer to instructions supplied with alternative primers / inks as the processes and
results will vary.
Glass, most metals, and some plastics require a pre primer process. The primer / underbase forms a
special receptive surface for the UV ink to adhere to. POOR PRIMER = POOR PRINT QUALITY.
Many substrates will not require any form of preparation and can be printed and packed without
additional steps and man handling.
It should be noted that as a manufacturer we have no control over the immense variety of substrates
that end may wish to print onto. Therefore, we suggest that you test all media/substrates and ensure
suitability for UV printing. Ink adhesion should be the main consideration and should be confirmed
prior to accepting commercial print orders.
It should also be noted that for printing onto irregular shaped object, for example promotional items,
that an accurate template should be made to ensure that the placement of the object in relationship
to the graphic file match perfectly.
Safety
Please refer to the supplied MSDS sheet prior to the safe use of any ink chemical products.
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Printing to substrates
Example of template file
suitable for printing golf
balls