What ink products are offered for the publishing industry?

Kao Collins offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality CMYK and spot-color digital inkjet inks including: Water-based ink Ultra UV-curable ink Tesla LED-curable ink

Can custom inks be created based on pulishing needs?

Yes, with Kao Collins as your publishing partner you will have full access to our chemists who will work with you to create exactly the ink you need.

What types of publishing materials can be printed on?

The types of materials fit for printing by Kao inks are: Book Covers Promotional Materials Books Short-run Magazines Advertising Catalogs Journals Brochures

Inkjet Inks for the Publishing Industry

Q: Does Kao offer instant curing inks for publishers?

We offer ULTRA UV-curable ink that is instant curing, high print quality, high adhesion, scratch resistant, and no volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Image of science textbook Kao Collins’s high-quality digital printing inks help book publishers, magazines, and newspapers take advantage of capabilities offered by industrial inkjet systems, such as customization and shorter production runs.

Our inks support advancements in inkjet technologies that enable printing at higher speeds and higher-quality results.

Inks for Printing Published Materials

Kao Collins offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality CMYK and spot-color digital inkjet inks that support specific printing applications for publishers. Our chemists also create custom ink formulations and colors for unique printing needs in the publishing industry.

Water-based Inks – We offer fast-drying water-based dye and water-based pigment ink formulations for printing on various uncoated and lightly coated papers used in the publishing industry.

ULTRA UV-Curable Ink – Our ULTRA UV-curable ink offers instant curing, high print quality, high adhesion, scratch resistance, and no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These inks can be printed on a range of substrates, including glossy magazine and book covers.

TESLA LED-Curable Ink – Our eco-friendly TESLA LED-curable inks produce vibrant colors without the risk of damaging substrates from heat-producing mercury lamps. Our LED inks incorporate the highest quality photoinitiators and monomers to deliver superior durability.

Contact Us. We can help you choose the best ink.

Types of Publishing Materials

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Publishers and converters choose Kao Collins inkjet inks for printing on a range of publishing materials that require high-resolution images and graphics.

Our inks support advancements in inkjet technologies that enable printing at higher speeds and higher-quality results.

Common Applications

Book Covers
Promotional Materials
Books
Short-run Magazines
Advertising
Catalogs
Journals
Brochures

Contact Kao Collins to help you decide the right inkjet inks for your publishing needs. Our chemists and engineers can create custom formulations to meet your technical specifications suitable for TIJ, CIJ, and Piezo technologies.