FAQs
Which CET Color ink does my printer require?
Match the ink to the printer model, printhead type, installed channels, and current chemistry. Include the model and serial number with the order. Print & Finishing Solutions can verify process colors, light colors, white, or varnish before shipping.
Can I use the same ink in CET Color Ricoh and Kyocera printers?
Do not treat them as interchangeable. Ricoh Gen6 and Kyocera heads have different droplet, waveform, and fluid-delivery requirements. CET specifies 5, 10, and 15 picoliter drops for Ricoh, compared with 4, 6, and 10 picoliters for Kyocera.
What color configurations are available for CET Color UV printers?
It depends on the platform. Common sets include CMYK, light cyan, light magenta, white, and optional varnish. Some Q6 configurations use CMYK, Lc, Lm, W, and V; K2 configurations may use CMYK, Lc, Lm, and W.
When should a shop use light cyan and light magenta?
Use light cyan and light magenta when visible grain in highlights, skin tones, gradients, or photographic work is unacceptable. They make sense when smoother images justify the extra channels and ink inventory.
What does white ink add to a CET Color workflow?
White ink provides an underbase on dark media, a flood behind color on clear stock, or a spot layer in multilayer files. Active circulation and scheduled agitation control pigment settling and help maintain repeatable opacity.
When is clear varnish worth adding to the ink configuration?
Add varnish for spot gloss, flood coating, raised textures, or gloss-to-matte contrast. It creates a sellable decorative effect, though it needs a dedicated channel, prepared files, tested cure settings, and more maintenance.
Can CET Color UV ink print on any rigid substrate without primer?
No. Adhesion varies with surface energy, coatings, contamination, and substrate chemistry. Test unfamiliar acrylic, glass, metal, coated board, and plastics before production. Cleaning or an approved adhesion promoter may still be needed after the ink cures correctly.
How should CET Color ink be stored?
Store sealed containers within the temperature range on the product label, away from sunlight, UV exposure, dust, and temperature swings. Rotate stock by date, and let the ink reach printer-room temperature before installation. Never return drained ink to a fresh container.
What information should I provide when ordering replacement ink?
Provide the CET printer model, serial number, printhead platform, installed channel map, ink color, container size, and current label or part number. That prevents a substitution based only on color name or printer width.
This table is optimized to answer which CET Color ink channels fit each production requirement.
| CET Color Ink Channel | Primary Function | Typical Applications | File Preparation | Production Considerations | Ordering Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMYK Process Inks | Standard process-color reproduction | Signs, displays, boards, panels, banners, and general graphics | Standard color-managed CMYK workflow | Profile for the substrate, print mode, and ink limit | Confirm model, printhead platform, color, and container size |
| Light Cyan and Light Magenta | Smoother highlights, gradients, and photographic tones | Backlit graphics, close-view displays, skin tones, and photo output | Use a profile built for the full installed ink set | Adds channels and ink inventory while reducing visible grain | Verify that Lc and Lm channels are installed and active |
| White UV Ink | Underbase, overprint, flood, or spot-white layer | Dark boards, clear acrylic, window graphics, metal, and transparent media | Requires named spot layers and the correct print order | Requires circulation, agitation, nozzle checks, and opacity testing | Confirm the white channel layout and current ink label |
| Clear Varnish Ink | Spot gloss, flood coating, texture, and raised effects | Packaging samples, displays, decorative panels, and premium graphics | Requires a varnish spot layer and tested layer order | Cure, surface finish, registration, and layer height need job testing | Verify printer support and the installed varnish channel |
Get the correct CET Color ink for your printer configuration from Print & Finishing Solutions.