Training Course: UV Printing Mastery

Description

In person Training is done in Pretoria Gauteng. The cost is per person. Our training runs weekly. Should you need our team to travel out to you let us know. We train nationwide or cross boarder, please contact us for a formal quote at [email protected]

Training Location:
📍Office Park, 48 Calliandra St, Montana
📍381b Veldkornet Roos St Wolmer, Pretoria North

Training Course: UV Printing Mastery

Duration: 2-3 Days 
Format: In-person or online (live or pre-recorded)

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Day 1: Introduction to UV Printing

1. What is UV Printing?

   • How UV printing works (instant curing with UV light)
   • Applications (wood, acrylic, glass, metal, plastic, leather, etc.)
   • Comparison with other printing technologies (DTF, sublimation, screen printing)

2. UV Printing Equipment & Materials

   • Types of UV printers (flatbed, rotary, hybrid)
   • UV inks (CMYK + White + Varnish)
   • Printable substrates and coatings
   • Safety precautions (UV light exposure, ventilation)

3. Design & File Preparation

   • Best software for UV printing (CorelDRAW, Photoshop, Illustrator, RIP software)
   • Creating layered files for CMYK, white ink, and gloss effects
   • Setting up artwork for 3D and textured prints

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Day 2: Printing Process & Hands-On Training

4. Machine Setup & Calibration

   • Printer installation and alignment
   • Adjusting print height and bed leveling
   • Nozzle check and printhead maintenance

5. UV Printing Techniques & Applications

   • Printing on flat and curved surfaces
   • White ink underlays and overprints
   • Using gloss varnish for 3D texture and special effects

6. Practical Session: Printing on Various Materials

   • Acrylic, glass, metal, plastic, leather, and wood
   • Troubleshooting common issues (banding, ink adhesion, curing problems)
   • Curing and post-processing techniques

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Day 3: Advanced Techniques & Troubleshooting

7. Specialty UV Printing Applications

   • Embossed effects with layered printing
   • Rotary UV printing on bottles and cylindrical objects
   • Printing on dark materials with white ink base

8. UV Printer Maintenance & Troubleshooting

   • Daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules
   • Cleaning printheads and ink system management
   • Fixing common errors (clogs, misalignment, ink adhesion issues)

9. Business & Scaling Up

   • Pricing strategies and cost calculation
   • Marketing UV-printed products
   • Expanding into different markets (corporate branding, signage, promotional products)

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Extras:

• Live Q&A & Support Group Access
• Step-by-Step PDF Guide & Maintenance Checklist
• Certificate of Completion