Inks UV

Source: buythis.co.za/uv

• published: 2022-08-19 00:45:32
• modified: 2026-06-23 16:32:38

UV Inks

UV Ink Videos

• Direct-to-Film

• Direct-to-Garment

• ECO-Solvent

• Sublimation

• Water-based Dye

• Cleaners

What this page is

buythis.co.za/uv is the UV ink hub on Buythis, AM.CO.ZA's online shop. UV inks are LED-UV curable inks: they stay liquid in the printer and only harden when the printer's UV lamp shines on them, so they print straight onto rigid and flexible materials (acrylic, wood, metal, glass, PVC, leather, banner, vinyl and UV-DTF film) without a dryer. The hub links to the other Buythis ink ranges (DTF, DTG, eco-solvent, sublimation, water-based dye and cleaners).

Which UV ink to choose

• FlexiFlow glossy and hard finish (F2-UV/). For rigid items printed on a flatbed or hybrid printer: signs, acrylic, wood, glass, metal and promotional items. It cures to a hard, glossy, scratch-resistant layer.
• FlexiFlow soft and flexible finish (F-UV/FLEX). For materials that bend or stretch, such as banner, vinyl, leather, soft PVC and roll-to-roll work, where a hard ink would crack.
• FlowFlex UV-DTF (H-UVDTF/). For UV-DTF sticker printers, which print onto A/B film to make rub-on transfer stickers.
• White and varnish. White is printed under colour on clear or dark materials; varnish adds gloss or raised (embossed) effects on top. Printers need white and varnish channels to use them.

Don't mix ranges in one printer. When moving a printer from another ink type to UV, the ink system must be flushed and UV-safe dampers, tubes and filters fitted first; see the conversion guide in the related pages below.

FlexiFlow glossy and hard finish UV inks

FlexiFlow soft and flexible UV inks

FlowFlex UV-DTF inks

Cleaners and wipes

Use only a UV ink cleaner on UV printheads. Solvent or water-based cleaners can react with UV ink and block nozzles.

Prices are current Buythis sales prices including VAT from the product dump dated 2026-10-20. Prices change, so check the product page before ordering.

Machines that use UV ink

The full list of models and options is on Buythis and in the SKU Guide.

UV curing lamps and power units

The UV lamp next to the printhead cures the ink. Water-cooled LED-UV lamps need a working chiller or water pump.

UV-safe ink system parts

UV ink attacks ordinary ink tubes and dampers over time and must be kept away from light, so UV printers use black, UV-resistant parts:

• F-INK/BULK/UV: UV Ink (CMYK & White) Bulk Ink System, Ink Level Sensors & White Ink Agitation Motor, & Ink Level Adjustable Floater Ink Cartridge Set, Moun
• F-INK/DAMPER/DX5/UV: A Set of 8 Plastic UV Ink Dampers 4mm for EPSON DX5/XP600, with Lock Nuts and O-Rings (Black)
• F-INK/DAMPER/DX5P/UV: A Set of 8 Premium UV Resist Dampers 4mm for EPSON DX5/XP600 (Black) with Hook for Size Converters
• F-INK/DAMPER/DX5P2/UV: A Set of 8 Premium UV Resist Dampers 4mm for EPSON DX5/XP600 (Black) No Hook, JV5 JV33
• F-INK/DAMPER/DX5P3/UV: A Set of 8 Premium UV Resist Dampers 3mm for EPSON DX5/XP600 (Black) with Hook for Size Converters, Compatible with Most Mimaki Printers
• F-INK/DAMPER/DX7P/UV: A Set of 4 Premium Quality UV Dampers with Connector for 4mm Ink Pipes for EPSON DX7 Printhead (Black)
• F-INK/DAMPER/I1600/UV: Set of 4 UV-Resist Direct Plug Ink Damper 4mm for EPSON XP600/I1600/I3200 (4880 Damper, Black, 4x)
• F-INK/DAMPER/XP600/UV: One UV-Resist Extended Capacity Ink Damper 4mm for EPSON XP600 (Black)
• F-INK/FILTER/10C/UV: 10μm Capsule UV Ink Filters (10um Retention for White Ink & Varnish) Capsule Ink Filter for UV/Solvent Inks, for 4mm Ink Tubes (Black)
• F-INK/FILTER/5C/UV: 5μm UHMW-PE Cylindrical UV Ink Filters, A Set of 4 (5um Retention for CMYK Inks) Capsule Ink Filters for UV/Solvent Inks, for 4mm Ink Tubes
• F-INK/FILTER/UV: 50μm Disk UV Ink Filters, A Set of 4 (50um Retention) Solvent Resistant UV Ink Filters, for 4mm Ink Tubes (4x Black)
• F-INK/ONE/UV: Pair of UV Ink One-Way Valve, UV Ink Resistance, 4mm Connector (Black x2)
• F-INK/TANK/220B/UV: Bulk UV Ink Feeding 220ml Capacity Ink Cartridge with Floater (UV Black)
• F-INK/TANK/BULK/N3/UV: 2L UV Ink Tank with 3 Top Nipple Outlet for FastCOLOUR/DTF Printer (White Ink) Continues Feed Bulk Ink System (UV Black)
• F-INK/TANK/BULK/UV: 2L UV Ink Tank with Bottom Flow Outlet for FastCOLOUR/DTF Printer (CMYK Inks) Continues Feed Bulk Ink System (UV Black)
• F-INK/TANK/NIPPLE/UV: 4 Pieces of UV Ink Cartridge Nipple Replacement (Black) x4
• F-INK/TANK/OUTLET/UV: 4 Pieces of UV Ink Tank Outlet Replacement for 2L Ink Tank (Black) x4
• F-INK/TANK/UV: 1200ml UV Ink Tank for FastCOLOUR Lite Printer Manual Feed Tank Ink System (UV Black)
• F-INK/TUBE/UV: 8 Tubes in a Row, 3mm Solvent/UV Resistant Ink Tube, Per Meter (3mm/1.8mm UV Black), (SKU:F-INK/TUBE/UV/6 for 6 Meters Roll)
• F-INK/TUBE/UV/6: 6 Meter Long, 3mm Diameter Solvent/UV Resistant Ink Tube, 8 Tubes in a Row (3mm/1.8mm UV Black)
• F-INK/TUBE/Y/UV: 4 Pieces of Φ4 to Φ3 Solvent/UV Resistant Y Connector for Ink Tubing (Black)
• F-INK/TUBE/Y4/UV: 4 Pieces of Φ4 to Φ4 Solvent/UV Resistant Y Connector for Ink Tubing (Black)
• F-INK/TUBE4/UV: 8 Tubes in a Row, 4mm Solvent/UV Resistant Ink Tubes, Per Meter (4.2mm/2.8mm Black), (SKU:F-INK/TUBE4/UV/6 for 6 Meters Roll)
• F-INK/TUBE4/UV/6: 6 Meters of UV Ink Tubes (8 Tubes in a Row, 4mm Solvent/UV Resistant Ink Tubes) 4.2mm/2.8mm Black
• F-INK/TUBES4/UV: 4mm Damper Feeding Solvent/UV Ink Tubes Set (4Y) DX5/DX7/XP600 (Black)

Handling and storage tips

• Store bottles closed, upright, out of sunlight and away from heat. Light starts curing UV ink in the bottle.
• Shake white ink before use and keep the white ink agitator or circulation running, because white pigment settles.
• Wear gloves and work in a ventilated space; wash ink off skin with soap and water.
• Clean the printhead and capping station regularly with UV cleaner and UV wipes, and don't leave the printer unused for long periods without a maintenance routine.

The catalog pages below cover storage, safety and maintenance in more detail.

UV ink videos

• F2-3201TI/UV: AM.CO.ZA FastCOLOUR ONE 3200mm Printing Area PrintExp Roll-to-Roll UV Ink Large Format Printer, Three EPSON I1600 U1  Printhea (listed 2026-10-13)
• F2-3201TI/UV: FastCOLOUR ONE 3200mm Printing Area PrintExp Roll-to-Roll UV Ink Large Format Printer, Three EPSON I1600 U1  Printheads test p (listed 2026-10-13)
• UV Ink Test To See If Dry (listed 2026-08-27)
• The New A3 UV DTF & New Inks Only @ AM.CO.ZA (listed 2026-08-25)
• High Gloss Large Format UV Printer with Instant UV Curing (listed 2026-08-16)
• Making Custom Bookmarks with TruCUT Laser & FlatPRINT UV Printer (CCD Camera).TruCUT 600x400mm Desktop Laser Cutter (LC-6040L/80P): For perf (listed 2026-05-29)
• New Universal UV Inks for Glossy & Hard Finishes, More Scratch Resistance, & a LOT Cheaper (listed 2026-04-10)
• Universal UV Inks for Glossy and Hard Finishes, More Scratch Resistance, and A LOT Cheaper (listed 2026-04-08)
• FastCOLOUR Dual UV Printer CMYK (White/Varnish) with PrintExp Control System and Many Improvements (listed 2026-02-18)
• F-UVDTF/302/XP600 UV DTF Printer InkRIP Software, exceptional printing quality, printing any 3D​ glossy shining logos and branding in any oc (listed 2025-08-12)
• H-DTF/602/XP600 600mm DTF Printer and Powder Machine & F-UVDTF/602/XP600 600mm UV-DTF Printer, capable of branding a wide range of materials (listed 2025-08-12)
• F1-1801D/UV Large format UV printer producing hundreds of labels with a glossy varnish finish, providing sealing, waterproofing, and wear re (listed 2025-08-01)
• F2-6090/I1600 Flatbed 600×900mm Desktop UV Printer (CMYK/White/Varnish) with Z-Axis printing thickness of 240mm, printing glossy finished da (listed 2025-07-19)
• F2-6090/I1600 Flatbed 600×900mm Desktop UV Printer (CMYK/White/Varnish) with Z-Axis printing thickness of 240mm, printing glossy finished ce (listed 2025-07-19)
• F1-1804D/UV: UV Flatbed printer, printing with CMYK and Varnish (listed 2025-07-08)
• FAQ of UV Hybrid Printers, Printing Thickness, Ink Difference, Daily and Holiday Maintenance (listed 2025-01-13)
• Printing Colour Only, No White On WellPrintExp UV Flatbed 1325 Printer (listed 2024-11-12)
• WellPrintExp UV Flatbed 1325 Printing White On Top of Colour (listed 2024-11-12)
• Flatbed UV Printer 600x900mm with CMYK & White Double Printhead for White On Top or Below Printing (listed 2024-07-21)
• DTF Printer of All Sizes, What is UV-DTF Printers For and DTF Inks and Powders Explored (listed 2024-05-28)

More videos are on the AM.CO.ZA YouTube channel.

Related pages

• uvinks.co.za (AM.CO.ZA Premium Hybrid and universal UV inks site)
• Premium Hybrid UV Inks, for specialist large-format printing.
• Convert Printer to Use Our Premium Hybrid UV Inks, Procedures, Tips and Requirements
• Maintenance & Cleaning Routines
• Storage Recommendation for UV Inks to Prolong Shelf Life and Printing Quality
• Safety
• uvinks.co.za unique SKUs not in buythis dump
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• Shop: UV inks on Buythis
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