Ink Drying Problems: Causes and Fixes for Print Operators

07/06/2026

Slow ink drying ruining your print runs? Learn why ink won't dry, how to prevent set-off smearing, and fix glassification -- straight from the production floor.

Screen Printing Ink Printability Adjustment Techniques

07/05/2026

Learn how to adjust screen printing ink viscosity, surface tension, and drying speed for different meshes, substrates, and production conditions. Practical tips from the production floor.

Offset Printing UV Ink: Characteristics & Application Guide

07/04/2026

Explore offset printing UV ink characteristics, composition, curing mechanisms, and practical tips for packaging — from color sequence and plate selection to UV lamp sizing.

Aluminum Foil Overprint Varnish: Formulation & Testing Guide

07/04/2026

Learn how eco-friendly aluminum foil overprint varnish is formulated, tested, and applied in pharmaceutical, food, and beverage packaging — from room-temp to 250°C curing.

Gold Ink Printing Guide: Mixing, Double-Print & Precautions

06/28/2026

How to print with gold metallic ink: on-site mixing gold powder with varnish at 1:1, double-print with fake gold base or wet-on-wet second pass, paper pH 5.5+, wear resistance, and overprint tips.

Pigment vs Dye Ink: History, Comparison & Print Quality

06/27/2026

Pigment ink vs dye ink comparison: piezoelectric vs thermal bubble jet, water resistance, light fastness, bleed performance, color gradation, and technology maturity. Which ink type fits your printing application?

Label Ink Selection Guide: Substrate, Process, Environment & Cost

06/27/2026

Six factors for choosing label printing ink: substrate compatibility (paper vs film), printing method, customer effects, post-processing heat/chemical demands, outdoor durability, and cost comparison of UV, water-based and solvent inks.

Water-Based Gravure Surface Ink: Dilution, Film Treatment Guide

06/27/2026

9 practical tips for water-based gravure surface ink on plastic film: deionized water dilution, surface energy requirements (PET 38+, PE/PP 40+, PA 42+), shallow 30um cylinders, 45C+ drying, and cleaning procedures.

Calcium Carbonate Extender Pigment: GCC, PCC & Filler Guide

06/25/2026

Complete guide to calcium carbonate as extender pigment: natural ground vs precipitated PCC manufacturing, dry and wet grinding, bicarbonate/calcium chloride methods, particle size, oil absorption, and coating applications.

Molded Pulp Printing: Pad, Inkjet & Screen Methods Guide

06/24/2026

Three printing methods for molded pulp packaging: pad printing for small complex surfaces, non-contact inkjet for variable geometry, and screen printing for thick bold color. Complete comparison guide.

Ink Skinning Prevention: Anti-Oxidants, Oximes & MEKO Guide

06/23/2026

How to prevent ink skinning in packaging printing: antioxidant and retarder additives, oxygen barrier liquid paraffin, MEKO and butyraldoxime complexing agents, seasonal dosage control, and yellowing/color management.

Gravure Inks for Flexible Packaging: Surface, Lamination, Retort

06/23/2026

Complete guide to gravure printing inks for plastic flexible packaging: surface polyamide ink, lamination chlorinated PP ink, retort-resistant two-component ink, corona treatment requirements, and eco-friendly alcohol/water-based trends.

Self-Adhesive Label Printing: Flexo, Die-Cut & Plate Guide

06/23/2026

Complete guide to self-adhesive label printing: paper types, flexo and screen printing methods, plate-making, flat-bed and rotary die-cutting, magnetic die-cutting, and ink selection for pressure-sensitive label production.

Cold-Form Aluminum Blister Packaging: BOPA/Al/PVC Guide

06/22/2026

Complete guide to cold-form aluminum blister packaging for pharmaceuticals: BOPA/Al/PVC structure, YBB00242002 standard, PTFE vs POM mold comparison, and solutions for aluminum cracking, pinholes, delamination, heat seal and deformation ...

Patented Flat-Bottom Pouch: Meilijian Anti-Blowout Design

06/22/2026

The Meilijian patented flat-bottom pouch solves the bottom-blowout problem of conventional stand-up pouches. Single-sheet paper-plastic composite, heat-sealed, 5-sided display. Patent ZL01127691.6 explained.