Premium Hybrid UV Inks: What the Range Is Today, Which Bottles and Combos to Buy, Hybrid vs Hard vs Flexible UV Ink
Source: https://uvinks.co.za/premium-hybrid-uv-inks
This page started as the uvinks.co.za "Premium Hybrid UV Inks" landing page (published October 2021, last changed April 2026). That page sells the idea of one UV ink for both soft and rigid materials, lists eight benefits, and fills its price tables with Buythis shortcodes that do not show on a saved copy, so a reader cannot see which products it means. This deepened version names every product those shortcodes point at today, explains how the "premium hybrid" bottles, the FlexiFlow glossy hard-finish UV-DTF inks and the FlexiFlow soft flexible inks differ, and says which bottle or combo to choose. The original page is kept word for word at the bottom.
Facts come from the original uvinks.co.za page, the AM.CO.ZA product data behind buythis.co.za (Buythis dump dated up to 2026-10-20 and the product JSON on am.im), and AM.CO.ZA YouTube videos, each named where it is used. Prices change with the exchange rate (the product terms say prices are "linked to foreign exchange rates" and adjusted weekly or every two weeks), so this page quotes none: open the Buythis link. Stock is not shown here. Sister pages: uvinks.co.za site guide, UV ink maintenance, converting a printer to UV ink, UV ink storage, UV ink safety and uvinks.co.za unique SKUs.
Quick answer
- "Premium Hybrid UV ink" means one UV-curable ink that prints on both flexible roll media and rigid boards, so you do not swap between a soft and a hard ink between jobs. The product data for F2-UV/BLACK says it is "formulated for compatible UV printers handling both flexible roll-to-roll media and rigid flat-sheet materials".
- Only two single "Premium Hybrid" bottles are still on Buythis: F2-UV/BLACK (black, reference F641.2707) and F2-UV/VARNISH (clear varnish, reference F641.2775). Cyan, magenta, yellow and white bottles under the F2-UV code are no longer listed.
- For colour and white, the current bottles are the FlexiFlow glossy hard-finish UV-DTF inks: H-UVDTF/C, H-UVDTF/M, H-UVDTF/Y, H-UVDTF/K, H-UVDTF/W and H-UVDTF/V. Their product pages say they are for "UV, Flatbed-UV & UVDTF Printing". Every F2-UV/COMBO pack is built from these bottles.
- Need a print that bends or stretches without cracking? Use the FlexiFlow soft flexible range (F-UV/FLEX bottles and F-UV/FLEXI packs) instead.
- Clean with F2-UV/CLEAN, the 1-litre UV cleaner "for UV-Curable Inks Only". The product data warns it "should not be used as a general-purpose cleaner" for other ink types.
- Bottles are 1 litre. That matches the original page's FAQ ("economic 1 Litre bottles per colour, or colour bundles").
- Shake every bottle and agitate the tank daily, store at 5°C to 35°C, print at 19°C to 28°C and 30% to 80% humidity. These handling lines are printed on the UV ink product pages.
The three UV ink families at AM.CO.ZA
| Family | SKU codes | Finish (from product data) | Best for | Clean with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Hybrid UV (the ink this page launched) | F2-UV/BLACK, F2-UV/VARNISH | Durable finish on both flexible roll media and rigid sheets; varnish adds gloss or spot-varnish effects | Hybrid UV roll-to-roll printers that also feed boards; signage, displays, décor | F2-UV/CLEAN |
| FlexiFlow glossy and hard finish (UV-DTF) | H-UVDTF/C, H-UVDTF/M, H-UVDTF/Y, H-UVDTF/K, H-UVDTF/W, H-UVDTF/V | "glossy, hard finish with improved scratch resistance" | UV-DTF stickers, decals and labels, UV flatbed printing on hard items | F2-UV/CLEAN |
| FlexiFlow soft and flexible | F-UV/FLEX/BLACK, F-UV/FLEX/WHITE, F-UV/FLEX/VARNISH and the cyan, magenta and yellow F-UV/FLEX bottles | "stretchable, soft-finish", helps reduce "the risk of printed designs cracking"; the six-colour set is described as a "soft, flexible, rubber-like finish" | Prints that bend: flexible media, soft transfers, raised 3D-style logos | F2-UV/CLEAN |
The original page also had price tables for "Hard Surface LED-UV Curable Ink" (F-UV/HARD) and an F-UV/CLEAN cleaner. Neither code is in the current Buythis data. For a hard, scratch-resistant finish today, the glossy hard-finish H-UVDTF bottles fill that role, and F2-UV/CLEAN is the UV cleaner.
Do not mix families in one ink system. The product pages each tell you to use the ink "as part of a compatible ink configuration" and to "confirm printer and ink-system compatibility before use". Changing family means a full flush, as for any ink change; see converting a printer to UV ink.
What each shortcode on the original page shows today
The saved page only shows [buythis …] shortcodes. This is what they resolve to in the current Buythis data:
| Section on the original page | Shortcode search | Products it lists now |
|---|---|---|
| "Buy This Launch Deal" button | F2-UV/BLACK |
F2-UV/BLACK |
| Specialist UV ink | H-UVDTF/C … H-UVDTF/Y (cyan is named twice; magenta is left out) |
H-UVDTF/C, H-UVDTF/K, H-UVDTF/V, H-UVDTF/W, H-UVDTF/Y (and H-UVDTF/M exists but the shortcode misses it) |
| All Purpose: Hybrid | F2-UV/ |
F2-UV/BLACK, F2-UV/VARNISH, F2-UV/CLEAN, the F2-UV/COMBO packs (table below), and also the curing kits F2-UV/D and F2-UV/S, which are lamps, not ink |
| Specialised: FlowFlex UV-DTF | H-UVDTF/ |
the H-UVDTF ink bottles, the H-UVDTF/INK/COMBO packs, and UV-DTF film rolls and a belt that share the prefix |
| Specialised: Flexible | F-UV/FLEX/ |
the six F-UV/FLEX soft bottles (CMYK, white, varnish) |
| Specialised: Hard | F-UV/HARD/ |
nothing (no current product) |
| UV ink cleaners | F-UV/CLEAN, F-UV/WIPE, F2-UV/CLEAN |
F-UV/WIPE and F2-UV/CLEAN; F-UV/CLEAN finds nothing |
Data flag: the product called F2-UV is a "7015 LED-UV Ink Curing Kit for Single Printhead Printer" (chiller, one 200 W 7015 LED-UV lamp, distilled water and connectors), but its description text talks about "the F2-UV range" of inks. Treat F2-UV as the curing kit and the F2-UV/… bottles as the inks.
Combo packs, bottle by bottle
All bottles are 1 litre. "Cleaner" is F2-UV/CLEAN; "wipes" is F-UV/WIPE (50 static-free wet wipes).
| Pack | Inks inside | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| F2-UV/COMBO/CMYK | H-UVDTF cyan, magenta, yellow, black | none |
| F2-UV/COMBO | H-UVDTF cyan, magenta, yellow, black | cleaner |
| F2-UV/COMBO/WIPE | H-UVDTF cyan, magenta, yellow, black | cleaner, wipes |
| F2-UV/COMBO/WHITE | H-UVDTF CMYK + white | cleaner |
| F2-UV/COMBO/GLOSS/WIPE | H-UVDTF CMYK + varnish | cleaner, wipes |
| F2-UV/COMBO/VARNISH | H-UVDTF CMYK + white + varnish | cleaner |
| H-UVDTF/INK/COMBO/8 | H-UVDTF CMYK + white + varnish | cleaner, wipes |
| F-UV/FLEXI | F-UV/FLEX soft cyan, magenta, yellow, black | cleaner, wipes |
| F-UV/FLEXI/CMYKWV | F-UV/FLEX soft CMYK + white + varnish | none listed |
Other packs on Buythis in the same families: F2-UV/COMBO/CMYK/WIPE, F2-UV/COMBO/WHITE/WIPE, F2-UV/COMBO/VARNISH/WIPE and the other F-UV/FLEXI and H-UVDTF/INK/COMBO variants. Check the Buythis page for exactly what each holds.
Which pack? A single-head printer with no white channel needs CMYK only. White is for printing on clear or dark material; AM.CO.ZA's FAQ video says "only our double head hybrid UV printer allows you to have one head with white and a second with CMYK" (FAQ of UV Hybrid Printers, Printing Thickness, Ink Difference, Daily and Holiday Maintenance (2025-01-13)). Varnish needs its own channel and is for gloss or raised effects. First-time buyers usually take a pack with cleaner, because the cleaner is needed from day one.
Hybrid printing: what the claims mean in practice
The original page lists eight benefits. Here is how they hold up against AM.CO.ZA's own product data and videos:
| Claim on the page | In practice |
|---|---|
| Zero drying time, smear resistant | UV ink stays liquid until UV light cures it during printing. The FAQ video: "UV ink can only be cured with UV light". This needs a working LED-UV lamp and chiller; see the curing kits below. |
| Flexi and rigid substrates | One hybrid printer has "we have got two different modes available for our hybrid UV printer and that is roll to roll and flatbed". The same video adds that it can take boards "our UV hybrid printer structure allows us to go up until 5 Ms thick on solid substrate boards" (5 mm), and that "if you're going to use something that is porous or very soft in nature the pinch rollers when you put them down and it dents or perforates the board then you need to keep in mind that this printer is not going to work for you". |
| Strong adhesion, less pre-treatment | "No or less" primer on most materials. Glass, metal, some plastics and ceramic still print better with a primer: F-UV/PRIMER/GLASS, F-UV/PRIMER/METAL, F-UV/PRIMER/PLASTIC (ABS, Correx, Perspex, polycarbonate) and F-UV/PRIMER/CERAMIC (two parts mixed 1:4). |
| Greater consistency, economical | No ink swapping between hard and soft jobs. Hybrid printers "these hybrid printers can take a multitude of inks" (water-based sublimation, eco-solvent and UV), but each is a separate set-up with a full flush between them. |
| Outdoor life | The FAQ video says that "in most cases the vinyl weathers and cracks before the ink starts fading", so pick a vinyl rated for the life you need. |
| Environmentally friendly | The ink cures instead of evaporating solvent, but liquid UV ink and waste are still hazardous and toxic to aquatic life. See UV ink safety. |
Curing kits (lamps, not ink)
UV ink only works with an LED-UV curing system. AM.CO.ZA sells upgrade kits:
| Kit | For | Main parts (from product data) |
|---|---|---|
| F2-UV | single-printhead printers | chiller, one 7015 200 W water-cooled LED-UV lamp, distilled water, connectors |
| F2-UV/D | 2 or more printheads | chiller, two 7015 200 W lamps, distilled water, connectors |
| F2-UV/S | 3 or more printheads with varnish | dual-voltage chiller, one 7015 200 W lamp and one 3515 100 W lamp, distilled water, connectors |
Video background: #SortIT How UV Printer Works, How LED-UV Lamp Instant Dry UV-Curable Ink for Better Printing Quality (2020-01-15) and #SortIT, What is UV Upgrade Kit for FastCOLOUR ONE Large Format Printer, About LED-UV Lamps &Chiller (2020-01-15).
Handling in one place
- Shake and stir. Product pages: "Shake Well Before Pour Into Ink Tank, Agitate Ink Tank Once a Day and Before Print". The FAQ video: "give that bottle a good bloody shake before you add it to your printer". White settles fastest.
- Temperatures. Storage and transit 5°C to 35°C; operation 19°C to 28°C at 30% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing; cool, dry, away from sunlight and not directly on the floor. More on UV ink storage.
- Cleaning. Use F2-UV/CLEAN with F-UV/WIPE; routines are on UV ink maintenance.
- Warranty. The product terms say AM.CO.ZA gives "no warranty in respect of any consumable products", so follow the handling rules.
Contact and delivery
The original FAQ gives a sales number of +27 72 222 2211 and says stock is held in Johannesburg and Cape Town, couriered or collected in Johannesburg. Those details come from the page as published; for current routes use AM.CO.ZA's main lines (sales 060 600 6000, support WhatsApp 060 600 7000) as given on the other AM.CO.ZA site guides, and use the live stock data for availability.
Videos named on the original page
- #SortIT How UV Printer Works, How LED-UV Lamp Instant Dry UV-Curable Ink for Better Printing Quality (2020-01-15)
- #SortIT, What is UV Upgrade Kit for FastCOLOUR ONE Large Format Printer, About LED-UV Lamps &Chiller (2020-01-15)
- UV Print on Coloured Vinyl with Overlay Result, and Help Vinyl Cutter Pickup Registration Mark (2021-05-02)
- Prints Media on 3mm Plywood Using the FastCOLOUR Hybrid UV Printer (2019-10-26)
- UV Print on Correx Board, Tested on New FastCOLOUR Hybrid UV Printer First Assembled (2019-10-26)
- Start a Printing Business with Large Format Printer for ECO-Solvent, UV and Sublimation Printing (2021-02-20)
- Also useful: FAQ of UV Hybrid Printers, Printing Thickness, Ink Difference, Daily and Holiday Maintenance (2025-01-13)
FAQ
Is "Premium Hybrid UV ink" the same as UV-DTF ink? Not by name. The two premium hybrid bottles left are black and varnish (F2-UV). The colour and white bottles sold today, including inside every F2-UV/COMBO pack, are the FlexiFlow glossy hard-finish H-UVDTF inks, which their pages say suit UV, flatbed UV and UV-DTF printing.
Can I use hard-finish UV ink on something that bends? It may crack. For bending or stretching, use the soft F-UV/FLEX range.
Can I mix F2-UV black with H-UVDTF colours? The product data does not say they are interchangeable. Keep one family per ink system, or ask AM.CO.ZA support before mixing.
What happened to F-UV/HARD and F-UV/CLEAN? They are no longer in the Buythis data. Use the H-UVDTF hard-finish inks and F2-UV/CLEAN.
Do I need a primer? Often not, but glass, metal, smooth plastics and ceramic usually need one; see the primer links above.
Can I switch my eco-solvent printer to UV ink? Only with a UV curing kit and a full conversion flush. See converting a printer to UV ink.
Read next
- uvinks.co.za site guide and uvinks.co.za unique SKUs
- UV ink maintenance, conversion, storage and safety
- Buythis UV inks and printer consumables
- UV flatbed printer machine gallery
Original page (uvinks.co.za, kept as published)
Source: https://uvinks.co.za/premium-hybrid-uv-inks
- published: 2021-10-21 10:48:44
- modified: 2026-04-24 17:38:44
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