Printing Capabilities
| LED Offset Aquoes Dull Matte | Spot Overall Strike through Soft touch | PMS/process Metallic Quality Controls Department |
Printing/LED
One main advantage of UV inks are that they are free of solvents. As a result, the LED-UV curing eliminates the release of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and avoids the environmental issues caused by them. This makes inks cure instantly when exposed to LED light, and results in longer shelf life without fading.
E3 LED UV offset printing refers to a printing method that combines the traditional offset printing process with LED UV (light-emitting diode) technology. E3 Offset printing is a commonly used technique for producing high-quality prints in large quantities. LED UV technology, on the other hand, involves the use of light-emitting diodes as a light source.
In traditional offset printing, a printing plate is created with the desired image or text, which is then transferred (or offset) onto a rubber blanket before being transferred onto the printing surface, typically paper. The process relies on a series of rollers and cylinders to transfer ink from the plate to the printing surface.
LED offset printing utilizes LED lamps as the light source instead of conventional UV lamps that are commonly used in offset printing. LED lamps offer several advantages over UV lamps, including energy efficiency, longer lifespan, and instant on/off capabilities. They also emit less heat, making them more suitable for heat-sensitive materials.
The LED lamps in LED UV offset printing systems emit UV light, which triggers the chemical reactions in the printing inks and coatings. This allows for faster curing or drying of the inks and coatings, resulting in shorter production times and increased productivity. LED curing also offers better control over the curing process, leading to improved print quality, sharper images, and vibrant colors.
Furthermore, LED offset printing systems generally require less energy and generate fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs) compared to traditional offset printing processes that use UV lamps. This makes LED offset printing a more environmentally friendly option.
Overall, LED offset printing combines the benefits of offset printing, such as high-quality prints and large volume production at E3, with the advantages of LED technology, including energy efficiency, faster curing, and environmental friendliness.