Printing Kraft Wrapping Paper using the Roland TrueVIS MG-640 UV Printer / Cutter

Wrapping paper patterns printed on bog-standard Kraft Packaging Paper using the Roland MG-640 UV Printer / Cutter. 🎁 A single roll of this 90gsm stock can be picked up for less than 23 pence per square metre!
The UV ink worked extremely well and cured into the paper nicely, leaving a clean and scratch resistant finish, even after being trimmed, torn and scrunched up.
One of the key selling points of UV ink is that it will adhere to virtually anything (within reason!). In the case of the roll-fed systems such as the MG Series, the main criteria would be that it's suitable to feed through the Printer.
If there are any weird and wonderful products you’d like us to get creative with (or if you’d simply like to understand the benefits of UV printing), get in touch with our Hardware Consultants today!
Granthams are based in Preston, Lancashire and our showroom is available upon request for samples and private demonstrations.
granthams.co.uk/collections/roland-uv-roll-to-roll

[@TheBasquiatjm]

How is the smell with mg version of this epsons?

[@granthamsgt]

UV ink does have an odour, much like Solvent ink. I couldn’t say how this compares against other brands as I haven’t sat in the room with them, but there is a smell and we would still recommend placing the Printer in a room where the air is being turned over and circulated.

[@TheBasquiatjm]

@@granthamsgt Thanks for the reply. What is your opinion on using this as a main window and wall vinyl printing printer? Do you think the odour will last couple of days after appliying the vinyl to an indoor ? as an example, if you get an indoor decoration job for a nursery can you apply it the next day of printing? Will there be a smell? is it safe? how long will the smell stay if well ventilated.

[@granthamsgt]

I see the Roland MG / LG being an ideal solution for vinyl and window graphics. The odour does decline as time passes and when cured, it actually meets the requirements of EN-71 Toy Safety.
I would recommend arranging samples using some of your own artwork and materials to get a real impression of the odour and suitability for your clients. If you’re based in the UK, this is something we would be able to assist with. You can contact us via [e-mail].

[@cashmereblucreative7890]

isnthat eco solvent ink?

[@granthamsgt]

No the TrueVIS MG Series is UV LED. The chassis is similar to some of the older Solvent Printers though.