UV flatbed printer, also called universal printer, digital color press, etc. It is a set of digital printing system including UV flatbed printer, ink, primer and software. These four elements combined together become a unified system. When we are choosing UV flatbed printer, basically the 4 aspects are the main concerns. Below are the detailed introductions from Handtop Tech:

1. Primer: The function of a primer is to increase the adhesive of the ink and printed image.

2. Ink: First of all, the ink used by UV flatbed printer is different from ordinary ink for household or office use. Secondly, the ink for UV flatbed printer have below concerns:

a. Fluency of the ink: Ink with good fluency will not block the print heads even if you spare the printer for half a month. But for ink with bad fluency, the moment we use them it will be blocking the print heads. Sometimes the blocking would be thorough that you can’t wash them away. This sometimes means the print head is wasted.

b. The color reduction of the ink: We can compare the output with the image on the monitor. The closer they are, means better color reduction.

3. UV flatbed printer: How can we determine the precision of the printer?

a. Repeat printing. Such as a square shape or a image, if it can match perfectly after 2-3 times of repeat printing, then it means that the stepping of the printer is accurate.

b. Micro font printing. Print characters with 3pt in PHOTOSHOP, CORELDRAW or AI, see if they are clear. If not, the precision is a problem.

4. Software: Color management software such as ICC, ICM is necessary as well as the RIP software.

How to make assessments for UV printer manufacturer?

1.Manufacturer with professional R&D A professional manufacturer for UV flatbed printer is tested by years of R&D and manufacture, they produce first class personnel, they possess their own technical team and after-sales service. This is something worth a field trip.

2. Sample printing: If the condition permit, it is best that the customer can print samples in the seller’s place. Because some of the sellers will make the samples from other manufacturers in the customer’s name, as they are unable to produce good samples. They ship these samples to customers and claim that they made the sample.

3. R&D capability to make deep level technical communication. The customers can discuss some deep level technical problems with the technicians from the seller. Most of the customers are experts in their own industry, able to present some questions with depth. The strength of the manufacturer can be shown under the process.

4. After-sales service ability: The technical ability to provide insurable service is essential for the customer. If the customer can’t finish orders smoothly, it will effect customer’s reputation, profit and even the brand image.

On present UV flatbed printer market, good and bad are mixed up. There are few firms can develop technology silently and provide good service for customers. There are lots of brands bluffing to the customer. Before the purchase, they fulfill every requirements the customer presents, but after the customer bought the printer, service will be hard to get.