In the context of UV flatbed printing, “pass” refers to the movement of the print carriage or print head over the printing substrate during the printing process. Each pass represents a single movement of the carriage over the substrate, and multiple passes are typically required to complete the printing of a single layer of ink.
The number of passes required may vary based on factors such as print resolution, ink deposition, color saturation, and the specific printing technology used. For example, a higher print resolution or the need for increased color intensity may require multiple passes to achieve the desired print quality.
In UV offset printing, the transfer process is a basic link in the printing operation, which directly affects the speed, accuracy and quality of the printing output. Print operators and technicians often optimize transfer parameters such as speed, carriage movement, and ink cure to obtain the best results for a given print job.
Understanding the passing status of UV flatbed printers is critical to effectively managing print quality, production speed and overall efficiency in UV printing operations.