One of the major cost advantages of UV LED printing is its lower energy consumption. Traditional UV curing systems use mercury arc lamps, which require a significant amount of power and generate a great deal of heat. This not only increases electricity costs but also necessitates additional cooling systems to prevent overheating.
In contrast, UV LED lamps operate at much lower temperatures and consume far less power. This reduction in energy usage translates to cost savings for small and medium-sized printers, giving them an opportunity to compete on price with their larger competitors who may be using more energy inefficient technologies to dry their print and packaging work.
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