UV/EB Inks - Take a Sigh of Relief

Yes, yes, yes. UV and EB inks have a long list of positives, but there has to be some downsides of using these inks. And there are, and cost is one example. "There is a higher cost point than UV and EB's conventional equivalent," said Waddington. "Also, certain water-based flexo metallics have better brilliance than their UV/EB equivalent. Rollers, chemistry, and other peripherals must be dedicated for use with UV/EB, or be subject to lengthy cleanup and changeover to conventional inks."