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I have recently purchased an Oce Uv flatbed printer and am happy with it. We mainly print on pp and PVC materials sheets between 1m to 2.5m lengths and 1m width and a maximum of 430 micron. We also intend to laminate/varnish some of our prints for customers who request it as the UV doesn't have that gloss or sheen as oposed to other printing methods. We need a low cost process for laminating. I have heard that a hot or cold roll laminator will not work due to the rough surface layer of the UV prints, i.e air bubble potential, is that correct? I was looking into uv laminators, but also heard that there is potential that the laminating solution will tint if it is oil based, due to the solvent not fully curing, is that correct as well? We only are looking for a light coat, to give it that rich look and smooth feel to the print. These laminated prints need to be flexible and able to be cut into shapes as well using our summa cutter. I appreciate your feedback.
I have recently purchased an Oce Uv flatbed printer and am happy with it. We mainly print on pp and PVC materials sheets between 1m to 2.5m lengths and 1m width and a maximum of 430 micron. We also intend to laminate/varnish some of our prints for customers who request it as the UV doesn't have that gloss or sheen as oposed to other printing methods. We need a low cost process for laminating. I have heard that a hot or cold roll laminator will not work due to the rough surface layer of the UV prints, i.e air bubble potential, is that correct? I was looking into uv laminators, but also heard that there is potential that the laminating solution will tint if it is oil based, due to the solvent not fully curing, is that correct as well? We only are looking for a light coat, to give it that rich look and smooth feel to the print. These laminated prints need to be flexible and able to be cut into shapes as well using our summa cutter. I appreciate your feedback.
