Providing
a better finish
Since we began inkjet printing CDs in 2000 we have
always hand-sprayed a protective lacquer onto the
CDs / DVDs, and whilst necessary, it was time consuming
and dusty - requiring sealed rooms and extraction
equipment. Also, we found that certain designs once
sprayed could be left feeling 'tacky', particularly
over heavy concentrations of solid colour, such
as blue. In these instances, if time permitted,
screen printing was advised.
Two automated solutions to this industry wide problem
became available in 2004 - a laminator and a spray
system using an Ultra Violet curable lacquer.
After testing both systems, the UV spray system
stood out as the best solution from both a production
and cost perspective. The results from both systems
were excellent, and although the laminator was cheaper,
the running costs were much higher and would have
resulted in an additional 12p per CD to our clients
- which we didn't think you'd want to pay!
The benefits of the spray machine have been enormous
- not only to our clients but from a production
viewpoint. Your CDs will have:
- A high quality 'satin' finish
- A more durable surface
- A faster turnaround on jobs
- No limitations on image or colours to go on the
media
- No increase in unit cost
If you would like to see samples of machine lacquered
CDs just give us a call and we'll be happy to mail
them to you. The results are excellent!.
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