Flatbed digital UV prints, have your heard of them? With technology constantly changing, it may not always be possible to take notice of the latest and greatest. UV digital printing may have missed your radar, but this short piece of snack-able content should tell you about its most awesome features. Flatbed UV printing is used to produce large format prints technology on  a substrate of your choosing: glass, wood, cardboard and a host of flat substrates. Last week my company printed on papyrus paper! These prints are sharp, color saturate, and durable. This service is to create rigid signs and displays for a variety of purposes, both indoors and outdoors. The process can be referred to as UV direct printing, or more concisely, direct-to-substrate printing. If you are in the market for turning your high quality digital images into high quality prints on a rigid surface that you’ve selected for your next project, then this is your solution. If you are needing…

1. large format prints- The bed of the flatbed UV printer is typically five by ten feet. (and some larger)
2. great resolution- In most instances, you can find 1200 x 1400 dpi, depending on the model of the printer used.
3. visual accuity- Prints so sharp they almost vibrate in crisp detail. Ink droplet spread is a non-issue with instant UV cured inks under the UV lightsource.
4. color saturation which sings-  Colors sing with flatbed UV printing because the UV cured inks do not have a chance to absorb into the substrate. Their pure colors are preserved, resting mostly atop of the substrate.
5. limitless substrate options for creative opportunities- This one is huge, as the substrate doors just got flung open! Flatbed digital UV printing has a special feature called the opaque white ink option. This is the undercoating that allows you to print on any color surface, thereby maintaining good color integrity. Remember, these substrates can now introduce a slight 3D textural feel that just does not happen on smooth paper surfaces.  You can print on wood, metal, glass, plastics, gatorboard, formica and so on.
6. color-matched signs for advertising-Because of the white ink base layer, you can color spec a brand color(s), achieving a pretty consistent appearance, substrate to substrate.
7. durable surfaces- This process has a durable surface due to the instant hard achieved with uv cured inks and lightsource. The surface of this print is the final product, as there is no need for lamination or some type of protective cover, such as glass.
8. fade-resistant inks- These can offer a three to five year life expectency.
9. a single sheet solution- means less waste overall, and less materials required to make it a final print. No finishing services nor materials required.
10. lower costs- This single layer solution final print tells you there is no need for additional materials.  Its no longer the three-part sandwich of glass/print/mounting board.  Less and lighter materials could mean lower shipping costs.
11. eco-friendly solutions- Its good for the environment and good for you.  UV curable inks are do not give off VOC’s into the atmosphere. You can further help the cause by choosing recycled or recyclable boards to print on.
12. time-saving solutions- Most everyone wants fast solutions in this fast-paced world.  These fast curing inks will shorten time because no additional finishing services are required. This means less time to acquire your final print.

If you are interested in finding out more about flatbed digital uv prints, or have a project that would benefit from its advantages, then give us a call @ 1800.829.4562