While you’re shopping around for a new UV printer,
it can be tempting to get caught up in the ”shiny” features: the size of the bed, speed of print, or industrial look of the printer.
But here is a pro tip: the printer is the body, but the ink is the soul of the project.
You aren’t just selling a printed object; you are also selling colour, durability, and how it feels when you hold it.
If the ink fails, you’re printer has failed!
That’s why Colorjet Industry have engineered our ink technology to be just as cutting-edge as our hardware.
Before signing on the dotted line, make sure to consider the following three essential ink factors that will help your business succeed!
1. That Stick-to-it-ness: Multi-surface versatility and adhesion
Here, the biggest advantage of using a UV printing system is its capability to print on ”anything”. The term ”anything” is very broad.
For example, ink that fully adheres to a wooden plaque may fall off when printed onto a glass trophy or crack when printing onto a flexible leather cell phone cover.
Different materials have different surface tensions;
therefore, if the ink you are using is not formulated to be versatile, then you are likely to experience ”ink chipping” and unsatisfied customers.
Colorjet provides an ink solution formatted for multi-substrate adhesion.
Therefore, whether you are printing on a basketball using our high-drop printing technology or applying a design to an architectural metal sign,
our ink provides a permanent and scratch-resistant bond.
Colored Tip:
Verify whether the ink being used is optimized for your specific ”drop” distance.
Our ink provides optimal trajectory and adhesion, even when fired across a drop of 10 mm to 15 mm.”
2. The Gamut: Bridging the “Color Gap”
Most people have the mindset of thinking ”a color is a color” but wherever you go within the industry the more colors you can create within your ink set will affect your value/marketability.
Standard printing with four colours (CMYK) will usually struggle to reproduce skin tones/vibrant neons/smooth gradient transitions.
The “Colour Gap”:
That irritating difference between the bright, vibrant colours on a computer screen (RGB) versus muted down colours on the printed (CMYK).
The ColourJet Solution:
We lead the industry in providing a 10 Colour Elite Ink System whereby we use Light Cyan,
Light Magenta and Grey along with standard CMYK to vastly expand the colour gamut.
The Outcome:
You receive photo realistic quality,
whereas grey ink definitely helps achieve good prints of black and white photographs
or shadows without having that ”grainy” effect to give you the same high-end finish you would have if you printed with a standard 4 colour machine.
3. Tactile Factor (3D Relief & Varnish)
In 2026, every customer will not only want to see a logo; they will also want to physically interact with one as well.
The ability of the ink to ”stack” is the determining factor if you are going to be able to sell high-margin premium products.
Cheap inks are usually too “thin” (in viscosity) to build height and crack, or turn brittle when layered.
Solution from Colorjet:
Specialty White Ink and Varnish Specifically Formulated for 2.5D / 3D Relief Printing.
We will use layers of ink to build tactile surfaces; embossed logos or Braille.
“Glow” Effect:
Varnish will not only protect; it will also provide a “premium gloss” contrast.
By combining with our White Ink Base, we can create outstanding color and texture on both black and transparent substrates — without creating a “wash-out” effect.
��️ Ink Guarantee from Colorjet Industries
We do not just supply you with inks; we supply you with a stable system. When using Colorjet Industries branded consumables, you receive:
Eco-Friendly Chemistry:
Our inks are free of VOCs and can be considered to be virtually odorless.
This is critical in a retail environment, hospital or school where indoor air quality is of the utmost importance.
Immediate LED Curing:
Our inks are designed for compatibility with our LED curing systems; therefore, they cure instantly, upon contact with the substrate.
No wait. No smudge. Ship your products out immediately.
Print Head Lifetime:
Our inks are micron-filtered to prevent print head clogging, thus providing you with a longer life for your industrial-grade print heads and reduced maintenance downtime.
Conclusion: Think Ink Before You Link
A UV printer is a significant investment. Don’t let low-quality ink be the bottleneck of your success.
By choosing Colorjet Industry, you are choosing a 10-color system designed for maximum adhesion, breathtaking color, and the magic of 3D texture.
Want to see the vibrancy for yourself?
Request a Free Color Sample Kit or Contact our Ink Experts for a Custom ROI Analysis!
Post time: Feb-03-2026