Inkjet Inks for Printing on Coated Cardboard
Thermal Inkjet Inks
Characteristics
- Contains VOCs
- Durable
- Fade-resistant
- Fast curing
- High contrast
- High optical density
- Low or no heat curing
- Smudge resistant
- Some formulations perform well in humid printing conditions
- Various solvent formulations available
Works with substrates that are
- Print on curved products with specific inks and printhead technology
- Prints on glossy and matte coated stocks
- Non-porous materials, especially metals, plastics and glass
- Products exposed to environmental conditions
Characteristics
- Curing generates less heat
- Food-grade with testing
- Light Curable
- Low odor
- Low or no VOCs
- Vibrant colors
Works with substrates that are
- Non-porous materials: metals, plastics, glass
- Flexible packaging
- Décor, such as wallpaper
Characteristics
- Curing generates less heat
- Food-grade with testing
- Light Curable
- Low odor
- Low or no VOCs
- Vibrant colors
Works with substrates that are
- Non-porous materials: metals, plastics, glass
- Flexible packaging
- Décor, such as wallpaper
Characteristics
- Curing generates less heat
- Food-grade with testing
- Light Curable
- Low odor
- Low or no VOCs
- Vibrant colors
Works with substrates that are
- Non-porous materials: metals, plastics, glass
- Flexible packaging
- Décor, such as wallpaper
Characteristics
- Durable
- Fast drying
- High contrast
- Low or no heat curing
- Low odor
- Low or no VOCs
- Smudge resistant
- Vibrant colors
Works with substrates that are
- Outdoor durability with lamination
- Wide range of substrates, including PVC, paper, fabric and film
- Signage, flags and banners
Piezo Inkjet Inks
Characteristics
- Fade-resistant
- Fast drying
- Low or no heat curing
- Low odor
- Low or no VOCs
- Smudge resistant
Works with substrates that are
- Porous and uncoated materials
- Non-glossy paper and paperboard
Characteristics
- Durable
- Fast drying
- Food-grade with testing
- High contrast
- High optical density
- Increased printhead reliability
- Low odor
- Low or no VOCs
- Not fade resistant
- Not moisture resistant
- Vibrant colors
Works with substrates that are
- Porous materials such as lumber
- Wide-format cardboard
- Clay-coated paper products
- Non-glossy paper such as transactional documents
Characteristics
- Curing generates less heat
- Food-grade with testing
- Light Curable
- Low odor
- Low or no VOCs
- Vibrant colors
Works with substrates that are
- Food and pharmaceutical packaging after lab testing
- Non-porous materials: metals, plastics, glass
- Flexible packaging
Characteristics
- Curing generates less heat
- Food-grade with testing
- Light Curable
- Low odor
- Low or no VOCs
- Vibrant colors
Works with substrates that are
- Non-porous materials: metals, plastics, glass
- Flexible packaging
- Décor, such as wallpaper
Characteristics
- Fade-resistant
- Food-grade with testing
- High contrast
- High optical density
- High resolution
- Low or no VOCs
Works with substrates that are
- Cardboard
- Paper
- Stone
- Unfinished or untreated lumber
Characteristics
- Contains VOCs
- Fade-resistant
- Fast drying
- High contrast
- High resolution
Works with substrates that are
- Porous substrates such as plain or coated paper products including cardboard
- Excels at printing marking, coding, tracing and tracking
- Signage and graphic arts applications
Characteristics
- Curing generates less heat
- Food-grade with testing
- Light Curable
- Low odor
- Low or no VOCs
- Vibrant colors
Works with substrates that are
- Non-porous materials: metals, plastics, glass
- Flexible packaging
- Décor, such as wallpaper
Continuous Inkjet Inks
Characteristics
- Contains VOCs
- Durable
- Fade-resistant
- Fast curing
- High contrast
- High optical density
- Low or no heat curing
- Smudge resistant
- Some formulations perform well in humid printing conditions
- Various solvent formulations available
Works with substrates that are
- Print on curved products with specific inks and printhead technology
- Prints on glossy and matte coated stocks
- Non-porous materials, especially metals, plastics and glass
- Products exposed to environmental conditions