Canvas Printing
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Posted: March 21, 2023Categories: Elkwall Wood Art Printing And Design
Here are the differences between printing on wood using a UV flatbed printer vs. a roll printer for printing on canvas rolls:
Printing Technology: A UV flatbed printer uses a flatbed to hold the printing material in place while the printer head moves over it to deposit the ink. On the other hand, a roll printer feeds a roll of printing material through the printer while the printer head moves back and forth over it.
Material Compatibility: UV flatbed printers are suitable for printing on rigid materials, including wood, glass, acrylic, and metal. Whereas, roll printers are designed for printing on flexible materials such as canvas, vinyl, and fabric.
Print Size: UV flatbed printers can print on large, flat surfaces up to several feet in size. In contrast, roll printers can print on long rolls of material, which means they are best for printing larger images that can be printed across multiple panels.
Ink Drying: UV flatbed printers use UV-curable