UV Printing
UV printers are versatile machines that can print on a wide range of materials, thanks to the use of ultraviolet light to cure the ink as it is applied. Here’s a list of materials that a UV printer can print on:
Paper and Cardboard
1. Regular paper (e.g., glossy, matte)
2. Cardboard (e.g., corrugated, solid)
3. Business cards, postcards
4. Greeting cards
5. Packaging materials
Plastics
1. Acrylic (PMMA)
2. Polycarbonate (PC)
3. Polypropylene (PP)
4. PVC (uncoated)
5. ABS
6. PET
7. Polystyrene (PS)
8. Nylon
Wood and Wood-Based Materials
1. Solid wood
2. MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard)
3. Plywood
4. Veneer wood
5. Bamboo
Glass
1. Clear glass
2. Frosted glass
3. Tempered glass
4. Glassware (e.g., cups, bottles, glass panels)r
Metals
(with coatings)
1. Aluminum (anodized or coated)
2. Stainless steel (with surface treatment or coating)
3. Copper (coated or painted)
4. Brass (coated or painted)
5. Steel (coated or painted)
Textiles and Fabrics
1. Canvas
2. Polyester fabrics
3. Cotton (with a special coating)
4. Nylon
5. Leather (synthetic and genuine)
Ceramics and Stone
1. Ceramic tiles
2. Porcelain
3. Marble
4. Granite
5. Slate
Rubber
1. Rubber (e.g., rubber sheets, rubber gaskets)
2. Silicone (depending on the coating)
Other Materials
1. Corian (solid surface materials)
2. Foam (e.g., EVA foam)
3. Plywood
4. Polished stones
5. Mirrors (coated glass or mirror surface)
6. PVC sheets
7. Acrylic sheets
Non-Traditional Printing Surfaces
1. USB drives
2. Phone cases
3. Promotional items (e.g., pens, keychains)
4. Leather goods (e.g., wallets, bags, shoes) 5
. 3D objects (for creating custom designs)
UV printing is highly versatile due to the ability to print on a variety of flat and non-flat surfaces, with a wide range of textures and thicknesses. One of the main advantages is that it can print on materials that are typically difficult to handle with traditional printing methods, such as plastics, metals, and even wood, while producing high-quality, durable prints. Additionally, UV inks are often resistant to fading and scratches, which makes them ideal for products that are exposed to outdoor conditions or heavy use.
