Digital printing consumables

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High-speed digital printing machine

DPIM-850-4 UV Inkjet Digital Printing Machine
DPIM-850-4 UV Inkjet Digital Printing Machine

Digital printing consumables are essential auxiliary materials in the digital printing process, which directly affect the printing quality and equipment performance. The following are the main types of digital printing consumables and their characteristics:

  1. Ink

1.1 Water-based ink

Features: environmentally friendly and non-toxic, fast drying speed, suitable for paper printing.

Application: commercial printing, publishing printing, etc.

1.2 UV ink

Features: cured by ultraviolet rays, fast drying speed, strong adhesion, suitable for a variety of materials.

Application: packaging printing, industrial printing, etc.

1.3 Solvent-based ink

Features: strong weather resistance, suitable for outdoor advertising printing.

Application: large-format advertising, car stickers, etc.

1.4 Latex ink

Features: environmentally friendly and non-toxic, bright colors, suitable for indoor advertising printing.

Application: posters, display boards, etc.

  1. Paper

2.1 Coated paper

Features: smooth surface, high color reproduction, suitable for high-quality printing.

Application: brochures, albums, etc.

2.2 Uncoated paper
Features: Rough surface, strong ink absorption, suitable for general printing.

Application: Books, newspapers, etc.

2.3 Special paper
Features: With special textures or functions, such as matte, glossy, anti-counterfeiting, etc.

Application: High-end packaging, gift boxes, etc.

  1. Nozzle
    Features: The core component of digital printing machine, affecting printing accuracy and speed.

Type: Piezoelectric nozzle, thermal foaming nozzle, etc.

Maintenance: Clean regularly to avoid clogging.

  1. Cleaner
    Features: Used to clean nozzles and equipment to maintain printing quality.

Type: Special cleaning fluid, cleaning fluid, etc.

Use: Operate according to the equipment manual to avoid damaging the nozzle.

  1. Other consumables
    5.1 Rubber blanket
    Features: Used for offset printing machine to transfer ink.

Maintenance: Replace regularly to ensure printing quality.

5.2 Fountain solution
Features: used for offset printing machines to keep the plate surface moist.

Type: alcohol fountain solution, alcohol-free fountain solution, etc.

5.3 Plate material
Features: used for plate making, affecting printing accuracy.

Type: CTP plate, PS plate, etc.

  1. Suggestions for consumable selection
    Choose according to printing needs: Different printing needs have different requirements for consumables, such as high-quality printing requires coated paper and UV ink.

Pay attention to environmental performance: Choose environmentally friendly consumables, such as water-based ink, alcohol-free fountain solution, etc.

Choose original consumables: The quality of original consumables is guaranteed to avoid damage to the equipment.

Regular maintenance: Clean and replace consumables regularly to ensure printing quality and equipment life.

Digital printing consumables are an indispensable part of the digital printing process. Choosing the right consumables can improve printing quality, extend equipment life and reduce production costs. If you have more questions or needs about digital printing consumables, please feel free to contact us!