Solvent Printing Solved – How Quicker Drying Inks Are Making Same-Day Lamination Possible

Solvent printing is the perfect solution for signs, vehicle wraps, and many other print applications. Solvent inks produce better quality graphics compared to other ink types, enabling printing service providers and sign makers to maintain high-volume output and lower production costs while providing their customers superior color gamut and accuracy.

Although solvent inks provide great performance and have many additional benefits versus other ink types, until now they have come with one frustrating drawback: the delays caused by having to wait for solvent ink to dry, particularly when the application requires lamination. Epson's newly formulated UltraChrome GS3 inks used in the SureColor S-Series 64" signage range from digitalprint.ie off-gas in 6 hours, rather than the usual 24-48 hours, reducing print curing time by at least 75% compared to the waiting time normally recognised by media manufacturers and industry specialists.

These new solvent inks make it possible to laminate solvent prints on the same day they are printed. With Epson's UltraChrome GS3 inks high image quality can be achieved without sacrificing valuable time, plus they can avoid clutter and reduce space requirements needed for off-gassing prints. This new ink technology provides users with a competitive edge, giving them the ability to produce solvent prints while meeting customers’ demands for high quality and quick turnarounds.