Different production materials create different printing challenges.
Paper may absorb traditional inks, while films and plastics can have significantly different surface properties.
Industrial Piezo UV printing provides a flexible option for many of these materials.
Plastic Printing
Plastic products can require:
Product identification
Serial numbers
Barcodes
Logos
QR codes
UV ink and LED curing can be used for suitable plastic applications.
Because plastic compositions vary widely, adhesion testing should be performed before production.
Film Printing
Film is widely used in packaging and industrial manufacturing.
Non-contact printing allows information to be applied without a mechanical printing plate contacting the material.
Potential content includes:
Variable text
Codes
Graphics
Batch information
Paper Printing
Paper applications can benefit from both narrow and wide-format PIJ configurations.
High-resolution printing supports detailed text, images and machine-readable codes.
Label Printing
Labels frequently require unique data.
PIJ technology can print:
Running numbers
Different barcodes
QR codes
Variable graphics
This makes it suitable for digitally changing label information.
Different Ink Colors
Available UV ink options include black, white, red, yellow and invisible ink.
Ink selection depends on the background and required application.
Conclusion
Piezo UV technology provides one printing platform for plastic, film, paper and suitable label applications.
Its combination of UV curing, high resolution and variable data makes it especially useful in flexible industrial production environments.
