Screen Printing

Digital and Screen Printing Applications on Glass

1. High-Temperature Digital Printing (DIP)

Principle:

Sprays high-temperature ceramic or metal oxide inks onto glass, then cures at 550℃–650℃. Patterns bond firmly, control light transmission, and do not affect PV performance.

Advantages:

• Multi-color printing
• Durable and weather-resistant
• Precise light control
• Supports customized architectural designs

Typical Applications:

• Curtain wall PV glass
• Rooftop BIPV glass
• Shading or decorative PV glass
• Smart PV glass with semi-transparent patterns

2. Low-Temperature UV Digital Printing

Principle:

Uses UV-curable inks printed directly on glass and cured with UV light. Ideal for indoor, thin, or colored glass.

Advantages:

• Rich color and high precision
• Fast curing, energy-efficient
• Can print on thin or curved glass
• Supports small-batch customization

Typical Applications:

• Decorative glass
• Appliance panels (fridge, washing machine, AC)
• Display glass, trophies, packaging
• Indoor partitions and art glass

3. High-Temperature Screen Printing

Principle:

Applies ceramic or metal oxide inks via a screen stencil, then cures at 550℃–650℃.

Advantages:

• High heat and wear resistance
• Strong adhesion and durability
• High-precision patterns

Typical Applications:

• Kitchen appliance glass
• Dashboard covers
• Switch panels
• Conductive markings
• Outdoor glass covers

4. Low-Temperature Screen Printing

Principle:

Uses low-temp or UV-curable inks, cured at 120℃–200℃ or with UV light. Suitable for heat-sensitive glass or colorful patterns.

Advantages:

• Suitable for heat-sensitive glass
• Fast and energy-efficient
• Rich color options
• Can print on thin or curved glass

Typical Applications:

• Decorative glass
• Appliance panels
• Commercial display glass
• Interior cover glass

5. Summary Comparison

Type	High-Temperature DIP	Low-Temperature UV Printing	High-Temperature Screen Printing	Low-Temperature Screen Printing
Ink Type	Ceramic or metal oxide	UV-curable organic ink	Ceramic or metal oxide	Low-temp or UV-curable organic ink
Curing Temperature	550℃–650℃	Room temperature via UV	550℃–650℃	120℃–200℃ or UV
Advantages	Heat & weather resistant, precise light control	Colorful, high precision, fast curing	Heat & wear resistant, strong adhesion	Suitable for heat-sensitive glass, rich color patterns
Features	Digital, multi-color, high-temp resistant	Low-temp curing, complex color patterns	Strong adhesion, high precision, long-term durability	Flexible design, suitable for indoor or thin/curved glass
Typical Applications	BIPV glass, curtain walls, rooftop PV	Decorative glass, appliance panels, display, trophies	Kitchen appliance glass, dashboard covers, outdoor glass	Decorative glass, appliance panels, commercial display, interior cover glass