First Time Tablet Printing
In the beginning, plain surfaces were the norm for tablets.
Today, tablets are required to be imparted with information, and the methods and applications are expanding.
There are two main ways to draw text on a tablet: engraving and printing.
Engraving, which has been around for a long time, is a method of bringing out the design by stamping it on the tablet when it is molded, and has been widely used in the past.
Printing uses ink and chemical reactions to change the color tone, providing visibility and design not possible with engraving.
For those who have never heard the term “tablet printing” before, this 100-second video will tell you in an easy-to-understand manner what kind of printing methods are available.
Tablet Printing in 100 sec
What is tablet printing? What printing methods are available?
There are several methods of printing.
There is a printing method that is suitable for each application, such as what you want to print on (tablets,capsules etc.) and what kind of design you want to print.
In this section, we will discuss the features of UV laser printing, offset printing, and inkjet printing.
Types of tablet printing
What is UV laser printing?
Printing is performed by irradiating a UV laser onto titanium dioxide coated tablets. Printing design is free, and letters and illustrations can be printed on the tablet surface.
Compared to printing using ink, printing defects are reduced, and there is no need to replace or replenish ink, or to clean up after using ink!
This printing method offers both freedom of design and a significant reduction in running costs.
What is offset printing?
This is a printing method in which ink is transferred to the tablet using a pre-made design roll (intaglio).
It is the most widely used method in the world and is suitable for high-speed, mass production.
It is also possible to print in various colors by changing the ink.
What is inkjet printing?
Printing is performed by irradiating a UV laser onto titanium dioxide coated tablets. Printing design is free, and letters and illustrations can be printed on the tablet surface.
Compared to printing using ink, printing defects are reduced, and there is no need to replace or replenish ink, or to clean up after using ink!
This printing method offers both freedom of design and a significant reduction in running costs.
Advantages of UV Laser Printing
Printing is performed by irradiating the tablets with a UV laser.
This printing method offers both freedom of design and a significant reduction in running costs.
