UV Web Printing -- Rays of Opportunity

Energy-curable inks, on the other hand, pass through a curing unit that uses high-energy electrical power, thus making them emission-free.

Additionally, ovens fired by natural gas are inefficient and can be costly to fuel and maintain, especially as natural gas prices continue to skyrocket, notes Jeff Koszuta, president of Rainbow Graphics in Des Plaines, IL. The $17 million mini-web printer currently runs an eight-unit Muller Martini A52. The company is planning to add another A52 later this year when it moves into a new, expanded location.