UV - It's Good ... But Be Careful

As many "do's" there are in flexographic printing, there are that many—if not more—"don'ts." Flynn said one of the more important issues for a printer to keep in mind is to not run the UV lamps on high intensity unless absolutely necessary. "Excess light energy can enter the web and cause problems that are otherwise avoidable. This practice also saves on energy as well as extends the life of the bulbs," he said.