Tips for printing on paper:
Choose the right paper: There are many types of paper, and it is crucial to choose the right paper for silicone ink. The smoother paper surface helps the silicone ink to be evenly coated, ensuring clear printing results.
Control Viscosity: The viscosity of silicone ink directly affects its performance on paper. By adjusting the viscosity, you can achieve better fluidity, ensure even distribution of ink on the paper, and improve printing quality.
Temperature and Humidity Control: Controlling the temperature and humidity of the printing environment is critical for the drying and adhesion of silicone ink. Proper environmental conditions help improve printing speed and quality.
Printing pressure control: Adjust the appropriate pressure on the printing machine to ensure good contact between the silicone ink and the paper to avoid uneven printing or missing prints.
Tips for printing on fabric:
Choose the right fabric: Different types of fabrics have different surface properties, which will affect the adhesion and penetration of silicone ink on the fabric. Therefore, before printing, you need to choose a suitable fabric type.
Pre-treat the fabric surface: Proper pre-treatment of the fabric before printing is key. This can include steps such as cleaning, removing oil and pre-priming to increase the adhesion of the silicone ink to the fabric.
Adjust the concentration of silicone ink: According to the different ink absorbency of the fabric, adjust the concentration of the silicone ink to ensure that it can fully penetrate and form a clear pattern on the fabric.
Use proper drying equipment: Silicone ink on fabric needs to be cured with proper drying equipment. This can be oven, hot air drying or infrared drying, depending on the formulation of the silicone ink and the properties of the fabric.
Consider the elasticity of the fabric: Fabric usually has a certain amount of elasticity, so its stretchability needs to be considered when printing. Reasonable silicone ink selection and printing pressure adjustment can reduce deformation when printing on fabric.
Suitable for flexible printing equipment: Consider using flexible printing equipment, such as screen printing machines, to adapt to the flexible characteristics of the fabric and ensure print quality.
