Focus on Ink
Without good quality ink you cannot produce high quality prints. Check out the latest and greatest on the market over the next few pages.
China Print Supplies The smart choice for reliability, cost, and quality
Managing operational costs is always important, but when it comes to printing, it should never come at the expense of quality or creative potential. A strategic approach to ink supply is key to balancing these demands. A trusted supplier like China Print Supplies can help provide printer owners with a great product that can give them a significant competitive edge. For high-volume, daily production, it offers a comprehensive range of cost-effective, high-quality alternative inks for major printer brands, including Mimaki, as well as a wide range of printers with Epson and Ricoh print heads. These are not just budget options; they are fully colour-matched, plug-and-play solutions that allow businesses to lower their running costs without introducing risk or workflow disruption, ensuring consistent, reliable performance. Beyond providing a safe and cost-effective alternative for everyday production, the right ink partner can also unlock new creative avenues. The SinoColor range of speciality inks is designed to do just that, equipping print businesses with tools to win more
Fujifilm
Water-based UV ink is now a commercial reality
With non water-soluble photo initiators, alongside AQUAFUZE
In 1999, Fujifilm pioneered the development of UV inkjet printing. This marked the beginning of direct to substrate printing, featuring ultra-quick drying and the capability to print on a wide range of plastic substrates. These benefits, alongside its exceptional durability, led to UV ink technology being embraced by the market. 2008 saw the launch of the first printer using latex ink, marking the start of a new chapter in the wide-format story. But what if we could combine the quick drying and scratch resistance properties of UV ink with the flexibility and environmental benefits of water-based alternatives? That, in a nutshell, is the story of AQUAFUZE, a story more than 10 years in the making.
new pigment dispersions, Fujifilm has developed the full end-to-end technology of the ink. The result is an ink technology unlike anything before. No hazard warning labels, low odour, fast curing at low heat, low ink build (for a soft feel), a thin ink film, and excellent bonding properties without any need for optimisers. It’s a combination of attributes that’s unique, and it’s an extraordinary opportunity for sign and display printers looking for a point of difference and exceptional ROI, because that combination of attributes means that there’s something AQUAFUZE can do that’s a true industry first: instant application. With AQUAFUZE, there is zero wait time. Applications are ready for laminating instantly, and with the thin ink film, there is no silvering effect whatsoever. As to where the story goes from here, Fujifilm will work with innovative and creative partners and with customers of all kinds to continue to develop this technology for new applications and markets. It’s about finding the applications the ink can enhance and improve with quality, speed, performance and increased environmental responsibility.
www.fujifilm.com
ambitious projects. This includes a suite of four vibrant fluorescent inks for producing unmissable promotional graphics, and a sophisticated gold foil varnish that adds a luxurious, textured metallic finish in a single pass. By combining reliable, cost-saving alternatives for daily use with a toolkit of advanced speciality inks, print providers can optimise their profitability. It’s a smart, holistic approach that ensures businesses are equipped for both the volume and the value required to thrive.
SinoColor range of speciality inks
www.chinaprintsupplies.co.uk
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