What color options are available for Label UV-LED Ink?

INKBANK Label UV-LED Ink offers a comprehensive color system including: standard CMYK plus White for full-color label reproduction; special colors for premium metallic and effect finishes; fluorescent colors for high-visibility safety and promotional labels; and clear varnish for surface protection and enhanced gloss without additional lamination.

High-Performance Label UV-LED Ink for Digital Printing

Name: Label UV-LED Ink
Brand: INKBANK
SKU: INK-LABEL-UVLED
Availability: InStock

Product Introduction

Good leveling to achieve high-quality printing results

Vivid hues with a variety of colour palettes, achieving ling colourful application effects

Fast curing speed, low energy consumption, and high efficiency

Pass the EU REACH restricted substance test and comply with the limit values required by the RoHS certification

Suitable Substrates

PET, PVC, PP, PE, BOPP films, pearlescent films, silver dragon, bright white, inkjet synthetic paper, coated paper, aluminum foil, and other special materials.

Test Report

INKBANK Label UV-LED Ink is a high-performance UV-LED curable ink engineered for professional digital label printing. Featuring fast curing speed, excellent leveling, and vibrant color expression across standard CMYK, specialty, fluorescent, and varnish options, it delivers outstanding adhesion and durability on a wide range of film and specialty substrates — including PET, BOPP, PVC, and aluminum foil. Fully compliant with EU REACH and RoHS standards.

Label UV-LED Ink FAQs

Q1: What is UV-LED curing, and why is it better than traditional UV curing for label printing?

A: UV-LED curing uses focused LED light arrays to instantly polymerize the ink the moment it exits the printhead. Compared to traditional mercury-lamp UV curing, UV-LED offers three key advantages for label production: faster curing speed that enables higher press throughput; significantly lower energy consumption — LEDs consume up to 70% less power than mercury lamps; and instant on/off operation with no warm-up time, reducing waste and downtime on short-run jobs. LEDs also generate less heat, making them suitable for heat-sensitive film substrates like thin PET and BOPP.

Q2: What substrates is INKBANK Label UV-LED Ink compatible with?

A: This ink is optimized for a broad range of film and specialty label substrates, including: PET, PVC, PP, PE, and BOPP films; pearlescent films; silver dragon and bright white films; inkjet synthetic paper; coated paper; aluminum foil; and other specialty materials commonly used in product labeling, packaging, and decorative applications. Its excellent leveling formulation ensures consistent adhesion across both coated and uncoated film surfaces.

Q3: What color options are available — is it just CMYK, or are there additional options?

A: INKBANK Label UV-LED Ink offers one of the most comprehensive color systems in its category, covering four distinct sets:

Standard colors: CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) plus White — for full-color label reproduction on opaque and transparent films
Special colors: including metallic and specialty effect inks for premium label finishes
Fluorescent colors: high-visibility fluorescent options for safety labels, promotional packaging, and eye-catching brand applications
Varnish: clear overprint varnish for surface protection, enhanced gloss, and scratch resistance without additional lamination

This full color palette enables label converters to produce a wide range of decorative and functional effects in a single digital press run.

Q4: Which industrial printheads are compatible with this ink?

A: INKBANK Label UV-LED Ink has been validated for use with the following industrial-grade printheads: KYOCERA KJ-4A, RICOH G5 / G6, EPSON I3200 / S3200, and SEIKO series. These are among the most widely deployed printheads in commercial digital label press platforms. For confirmation of compatibility with other printhead models or OEM press configurations, please contact the INKBANK technical support team.

Q5: How does this ink achieve high print quality on smooth film substrates?

A: The formulation features excellent leveling performance — a critical property for film-based label printing where surface tension differences between ink and substrate can cause beading, pinholing, or uneven ink spread. INKBANK's UV-LED ink is precisely tuned for surface energy compatibility with common label films, resulting in smooth, uniform ink lay-down, sharp dot reproduction, and consistent gloss across the printed surface. This translates directly to high-quality output on demanding substrates such as metallic films and aluminum foil.

Q6: Does this ink meet EU REACH and RoHS compliance requirements?

A: Yes. INKBANK Label UV-LED Ink has passed the EU REACH restricted substance test, confirming that SVHCs (Substances of Very High Concern) are present below the regulated threshold. It is also RoHS compliant, free from lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, and other restricted hazardous substances. Third-party test reports are available on request to support regulatory submissions, buyer audits, or customs clearance documentation.

Q7: When should I choose Label UV-LED Ink over Label Pigment Ink for label production?

A: The choice depends on your substrate type and finishing requirements:

Choose UV-LED Ink when printing on non-absorbent film substrates (PET, BOPP, PVC, aluminum foil) — water-based pigment ink cannot adhere to these surfaces without special coating. UV-LED ink cures instantly on any surface regardless of absorbency. It is also the right choice when you need inline varnish, fluorescent colors, or specialty effects in a single press pass.
Choose Label Pigment Ink when printing on paper-based label stocks where water-based ink is preferred for cost, environmental profile, or regulatory requirements.

If your label press handles both film and paper substrates, contact INKBANK to discuss the optimal ink configuration for your specific workflow.

Q8: Is sample testing available, and what is the minimum order quantity?

A: Yes. INKBANK provides small-volume sample support for new customers to verify ink performance on their specific press platform and label substrates before committing to a production order. MOQ and packaging options vary by color set — please contact the sales team via the inquiry form or at inkbank_group@inkbank.com.cn for a tailored quotation and sample request.

Label UV-LED Ink

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Label UV-LED Ink FAQs

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