Green Printing: Perception vs. Reality and the UV Edge

Conventional inks not only have to dry via evaporation, but up to 50 percent of the initial ink film applied is lost through evaporation into the atmosphere and absorption into the sheet. Since UV inks cure instantly when exposed to UV light, drying time is eliminated and no solvents are released or absorbed into the substrate, as is common with conventional inks. The UV process releases no VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), making it much safer for operators and the environment.