LED-curable inkjet inks offer many benefits, including rapid curing, low heat, easy cleanup, sustainability, and efficiency. LED-curable inkjet inks print on many products and substrates.

1. LED-CURABLE INK
THE UTILITY PLAYER

2. Light-sensitive inks with molecules (photoinitiators) that
instantly cure when exposed to the ultraviolet spectrum
from an LED lamp.
LED-CURABLE
INKJET INK?
WHAT IS

3. THE SCIENCE OF LED-CURABLE INK

4. ADVANTAGES
● Better Performance
● Bottom-line Savings
● Eco-friendly
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5. ;
BETTER
PERFORMANCE
Lightfast
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Excellent adhesion
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Prints wider substrate range
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Higher resistance to
environmental conditions
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Greater color consistency
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Rapid curing
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Lower heat transfer to substrate
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6. Lower maintenance
Lower cost of lamps
No makeup air system required
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BOTTOM-LINE
SAVINGS Bulbs last over 10x longer
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Small Form Factor
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Lightfast
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*Compared to UV-curable systems using mercury lamps

7. No VOCs
No UVC radiation
or Ozone released
More light, less heat
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SUPPORTS
SUSTAINABILITY 30-50% less power consumption
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No ventilation required
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Lower ink consumption
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8. SUBSTRATES &
APPLICATIONS
Cardboard
Beverages, Food &
Pharmaceuticals
Textiles
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Décor
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Signage
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Metals, Foils & Metalized Paper
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9. CARDBOARD &
PAPERBOARD
Resistant to fading
Durable & scratch-resistant
Water resistant
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Prints on coated, uncoated &
glossy stock
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10. BEVERAGES,
FOOD &
High visual appeal
Strong adhesion
Food-grade options
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Withstands heat, cold & moisture
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Compatible with direct-to-object
printing systems
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Adheres to glass, plastic,
metals & foils
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PHARMACEUTICALS

11. TEXTILES
& FABRICS
Prints on natural and
synthetic materials
Vibrant colors
Crockfast
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Colorfast
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Fade-resistant
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12. DÉCOR
No odors
Resists cracking & peeling
Weather-resistant
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Wide color gamut from CMYK+
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Prints rigid and soft signage of
fabric and plastics
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Suitable for back-lit signage
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13. SPECIAL
EFFECTS
Create embossed look
Print textured leather-look
Raised letter and braille
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Woodgrain textures and patterns
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LED-Curable Inks