When Should UV Inks be Coated?

Aqueous coating and UV ink?

Aqueous coatings can add $100’s to $1,000’s to your print job depending on the volume of your order. Although it is easier to send a blanket quote request asking for these coatings, they are unnecessary with UV inks, unless it is for cosmetic purposes. Since most of our clients are visual people, we thought we would make this handy flowchart to the right and help you with your decision.

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Feel free to ask your sales representative for advice or samples. Our number one goal is to exceed your expectations not only with the quality of our work, but also by looking out for your bottom line. Feel free to give us a call or come by for a tour. We can show you how UV inks come directly off of the press cured and ready for the next step in production immediately.