UV flexo is starting a move to a wider realm.

By Susan Busch

In longer runs typical for mid- and wide-web presses, Hahn believes UV’s stability and consistency can be a key factor in maintaining an ink system, and ultimately producing higher print quality. He also contends mid- and wide-web printers can maximize downtime reduction by using UV inks in combination with sleeve technology, bringing quick cleanup (because UV ink does not dry on the printing plate) and job changeovers (with sleeve-based efficiencies).