The large format market of UV printers is basically divided up, and they are big entrepreneurs with financial resources. In the current environment, you also want to find another way to make money, you can consider small and medium-sized UV printers. So, for small and medium-sized enterprises with needs, how to judge and choose a UV printer that suits their needs? And what configuration to choose? We will introduce in detail according to the types and advantages and disadvantages of small and medium-sized UV printers.
1. According to the type and specification of the printing medium
(1) Print format selection
For customers who need small UV printers, pay attention to the usability and stability of the machine. The conventional small UV flat panel printer models in the market: the printing size of 90x60CM format is mainly, and there are also 30*40CM plate roll one UV printer and 30CM roll-to-roll UV DTF printers. The quantity and type of products corresponding to each format are different. For details, please consult Sublistar.
(2) Color configuration selection
After confirming the printing format, it is to choose the color configuration for the required printing scheme. At present, the mainstream UV printer color is mainly CMYK+W+V, which requires your media to be mainly white media, and the printing demand is mainly flat color printing. You can choose the configuration of CMYK, if you need to take into account some dark media printing and concave and convex effect. You can choose CMYK+W (white ink).
If you need to print light oil, so that the visual effect of the print screen is more prominent, while the screen needs to be waterproof, wear-resistant, scratch resistance, etc., you can choose CMYK+W+V (light oil), not only can print three-dimensional relief effect, but also print local UV glading, whole surface UV glading or reverse UV glading and other digital printing process effects; If you need to take into account the printing of the current popular and popular three-dimensional crystal labels, labeling labels, etc., you also need to choose CMYK+W+V color configuration.
Special needs, if your product only needs to print monochrome, such as black or red, you can consult the manufacturer to customize the color configuration of only printing monochrome, if you feel that CMYK four colors are not enough, you can also consult the manufacturer to customize the six-color color scheme of CMYK+LC+LM, if you also need to do the supplementary solution of digital hot stamping silver, You can also consult the manufacturer to customize the digital hot stamping scheme configuration.
(3) Applicable media type
A, flat products:
Paper: white card, grey background white, kraft paper, cardboard, corrugated paper, PP paper, back adhesive paper, photo paper, matte/glossy paper, Dupont paper, car stickers, etc.
Film: PVC, PP, PE, PET, PC and other transparent film or color film can be;
Plate type: acrylic plate, snow board, KT board, foam board, wood, aluminum-plastic board, metal plate, density board, melamine board, wall panel, stainless steel plate, iron plate, titanium metal plate, ABS plate, wire drawing plate and metal panel, glass panel after spraying and painting treatment;
Flexible media: PU leather, leather, artificial leather, soft glass, environmental protection packaging bag, yoga mat, TPU, EVA, silicone, canvas, tarpaulin, etc.
Other materials: glass, ceramic, bamboo, plastic, etc.
Crafts: wood products, bamboo products, plastic products, glass products, crystal products, stationery gifts, jade ornaments, trophies and MEDALS, metal badges, key chains, jigsaw puzzles, logo nameplates, personalized color printing, etc.
Decorative painting: wood painting, glass painting, metal painting, crystal porcelain painting, texture painting, simulation oil painting, relief painting, custom photo table, photo album, hotel hanging painting, art photos, etc.;
B, cylindrical products:
Products: stainless steel water cup, round wood rod, PP tube, glass tube, plastic tube, ceramic cup, glass, cans and other cylindrical packaging containers.
2. According to the use and budget, select the sprinkler model
(1) Low modified version sprinkler
This kind of configuration is mainly based on XP600, TX800 and other modified sprinkler heads, but the durability of the nozzle is poor compared with the official nozzle, the purchase cost is low, but the replacement speed is fast, the overall cost is high, and the relative printing speed is slower, if the pursuit of durability, printing quality and good use experience, it is not recommended to choose.
(2) High official version of the sprinkler
This kind of configuration is mainly based on the official version of Epson authorized I3200U, I1600U nozzle, comprehensive cost-effective, printing accuracy, printing quality, durability and stability. The use experience is better, the use cost is lower, and it is now a more respected nozzle in the mainstream market.
(3) Special purpose high spray head
This type of configuration is mainly based on Ricoh G5i nozzle, which is used to print some products with high and low drop, or high-speed rotating cylinder printing models, high spray strength, moderate durability, if the main print some products with high and low drop, the price is moderate, can be selected according to printing needs.
3. Mechanical design materials and workmanship judgment
Guide rail, platform, beam, screw, frame, motor and other parts are an indispensable part of the stable operation of the machine. Among them, the X-axis guide rail adopts the silver guide rail, which has higher linear and transmission accuracy, and the performance of ordinary brands can not reach; The platform is a high-precision alumina suction platform. The beam is made of aluminum beam with one die forming; Y-axis adopts upper silver ball screw; Precision servo motor.
4. Function design of hardware module
For example, the height measuring device that automatically measures the thickness of the medium, the anti-collision device on both sides of the car head, the electrostatic elimination device, the ink cartridge alarm device for lack of ink, the electronic touch screen for quick operation, the ink path system is designed with a secondary filter, and the nozzle moisturizing device.
5. Brand and after-sales service
A brand is well known to the public, and it takes time and the quality of the product to verify it. Sublistar has been around for decades since it started in 2009. The after-sales service is perfect, the accessory price is advantageous, and the service cost is low. There are professional after-sales maintenance technical services, according to demand, you can go to the door service in a reasonable time.
6. High-end small and medium-sized UV printer recommended
Sublistar DCP-80 Digital Cylinder UV Printer, to meet the professional production of cylinder and irregular shape printing needs. For some customers whose production volume is not very large and can produce single pieces or small batches of finished products very quickly, it can also support 360° seamless splicing technology, and a product can be printed in 80 seconds under ordinary printing mode (CMYK+W+V).
The Sublistar UV-30R Star VI Desktop Roll To Roll UV DTF Printer requires very little initial investment and almost no inventory phenomenon, can be printed on demand, is an entry-level UV DTF printer, ideal for printing crystal labels.
Sublistar UV-6090F Star VI Flatbed UV Printer, intelligent and environmentally friendly digital inkjet UV flatbed printer, high resolution, up to 4 color output, high speed, good quality, and durable.
The Sublistar UV-3040H Star V Flatbed UV Printer can print white, color and oil continuously and without blocking at the same time, suitable for most flat and round materials, it is a UV board roll integrated printer, ideal for multi-application merchants.
Therefore, according to the type of product you want to produce, to choose the corresponding UV printer, will achieve the best adaptability, at the most advantageous price to maximize the results!
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