David Savastano, Editor08.12.21
Direct-to-object printing is a terrific opportunity for printers, but it isn’t easy. Inkjet printers and inks have progressed so much that irregular shapes, including cans, tubes and more can be digitally printed on. Direct-to-object printing has come a long way.
One key challenge has been adhesion.
“With the UV flatbed printer’s ability to print on just about any type product, adhesion is the biggest challenge,” said Jay Roberts, Roland DGA product manager - UV printers. “Ensuring that the graphics will ‘stick’ to any surface is crucial. Adhesion promoters, which are not new to any industry, have become necessary for direct-to-object printing. Roland’s UV printers can be configured with Primer (CMYK + Primer, Gloss and White), which also helps satisfy many of the needs for adhesion.
“Promoters are key for optimum adhesion, especially when it comes to certain non-traditional substrates/objects,” added Roberts. “Our ‘on-board Primer’ option also increases adhesion when printing on materials that can present challenges, like acryl
One key challenge has been adhesion.
“With the UV flatbed printer’s ability to print on just about any type product, adhesion is the biggest challenge,” said Jay Roberts, Roland DGA product manager - UV printers. “Ensuring that the graphics will ‘stick’ to any surface is crucial. Adhesion promoters, which are not new to any industry, have become necessary for direct-to-object printing. Roland’s UV printers can be configured with Primer (CMYK + Primer, Gloss and White), which also helps satisfy many of the needs for adhesion.
“Promoters are key for optimum adhesion, especially when it comes to certain non-traditional substrates/objects,” added Roberts. “Our ‘on-board Primer’ option also increases adhesion when printing on materials that can present challenges, like acryl
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