CMYK Print Or UV Printing: Which One Is Better?

What is CMYK?

CMYK printing:

CMYK is a four-color printing mode that represents the four colors used in the printing process: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. This color combination can create a wide range of colors through overlapping.

CMYK printing is the most common printing method and has the following characteristics:

1.Suitable for printing color images and text.

2.Can achieve high-quality printing effects on traditional materials such as paper.

3.Due to the use of traditional color ink, the cost is relatively low.

4.Unable to print special colors such as metallic shades.

And UV?

UV printing:

UV printing is a special printing technology that uses ultraviolet light to cure the ink. This printing method has the following characteristics:

1.Can be printed on different types of materials, including paper, plastic, metal, etc.

2.Due to UV curing, the printed material is instantly dry and does not require waiting time.

3.Printed products have high gloss, strong durability, and waterproof performance.

4.Can achieve high printing accuracy and color saturation.

What's the difference between CMYK printing and UV printing？

Differences between CMYK printing and UV printing:

1.CMYK printing uses traditional color ink, while UV printing uses UV-cured ink.

2.CMYK printing can only use four colors and cannot print special colors, while UV printing can use special colors and metallic shades.

3.CMYK printing requires some drying time, while UV printing is instantly dry and can be delivered immediately.

4.UV printing products have higher gloss and durability, as well as waterproof performance.