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UV Printer

A UV printer allows you to print in white, transparent, and full color on almost any material, as long as the surface is completely flat.

What is UV printing?
UV flatbed printing is a technique that prints high-quality images (1200 dpi) with a wide color range on nearly any material. The printer uses a special ink that hardens into a plastic layer when exposed to ultraviolet light.

What materials can you print on?
A UV printer can print on almost all materials: plastic, glass, ceramics, leather, metal, cardboard, and wood. The material must be flat. UV printing is sometimes also possible on fabric, provided the texture isn't too coarse. The result is less sharp than on a smooth surface, but it can still turn out surprisingly well.

Preparation
You can print by loading a PDF into VersaWorks.
Want to do UV printing? Make a reservation through the online booking system.

Specifications
Maximum size and weight of the medium:

  • Width: 48.3 cm
  • Length: 59.4 cm
  • Height: 15 cm
  • Weight: 6 kg