NUtec announces availability of Ruby R10-DTF ink  

NUtec Digital Ink has announced the availability of Ruby R10-DTF, a high-performance UV-curable Direct-to-Film (DTF) ink solution engineered for fast, short-run durable decal production. Designed for LED-UV printers, Ruby R10-DTF ink delivers smooth decal transfer and clean release performance without the need for weeding, helping print providers significantly reduce production time and labour costs. By eliminating the manual weeding process associated with traditional vinyl applications, workflows are streamlined with faster turnaround times for customised and short-run jobs.

Ruby R10-DTF offers excellent adhesion on DTF A films applied onto a wide range of substrates, including glass, metal, wood, plastic, ceramic and many other commonly used promotional and decorative surfaces. Its high-opacity white ink, vibrant colour reproduction and outstanding coverage on dark, tinted and metallic materials, ensure eye-catching results across a variety of applications.

The R10-DTF formulation has been developed for stable jetting and fast curing performance on DTF, PET and paper-based A-films, enabling consistent output and reliable print quality in demanding production environments. Whether producing branded gadgets, promotional products, personalised items or decorative graphics, users can achieve sharp detail, vibrant colour and durable performance with every print.

“We are excited to announce our new Ruby R10-DTF inkset which has been developed to help our customers simplify production and respond more efficiently to the growing demand for fast-turnaround customised decal printing,” says Darren Claassens, Head of Sales and Marketing, NUtec Digital Ink.

Compatible with EPSON® I3200™, I1600™ and XP600™ printheads, Ruby R10-DTF provides a versatile UV DTF solution for print businesses looking to increase efficiency while maintaining exceptional decal print quality.

Based in Cape Town, NUTec digital inkjet ink developer and manufacturer has has a global reputation as an innovative partner in the graphic arts, textile, packaging and industrial printing sectors. Backed by a highly specialised research and development team and state of the art facilities, NUtec produces UV-curable, water based and eco-solvent inks for single pass and multi pass printers. In addition to promoting its own label, NUtec is an approved manufacturer for select original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as well as private label solutions, with partners in over 100 countries.