Pulling Off a UV Add-On

Curbing Costs

Printers can keep a tighter leash on UV retrofit costs by choosing an end-unit installation, easing into color curing, and avoiding equipment overkill.

"Adding a varnish station at the end of a press, followed by a UV curing unit, is pretty down and dirty," comments Hahn. "The main issue is appropriate space between stations for dwell time."