UV Coating Adhesion Problems on Toner Prints

UV Coating Adhesion Issues with Digital Toners – and How Revo Coating Provides the Solution

The Challenge: UV Coating and Digital Toners Don’t Always Mix

One of the most common frustrations in the print finishing industry is poor UV coating adhesion on digital prints. While UV coating is designed to protect and enhance printed materials with a glossy, matte, or satin finish, many printers experience problems when applying coatings over toner-based prints from digital presses.

Why does this happen?

Low surface energy of toners – Digital toners (especially oil-based) resist adhesion, causing coatings to sit on top rather than bond.
Silicone or fuser oils – Many digital printers use oils in the fusing process, which act as a barrier to UV coatings.
Inconsistent adhesion – Some areas cure properly while others peel, flake, or scratch off.
Compatibility issues – Not all UV coatings are formulated to work with toner-based output.

The result? Peeling, cracking, and a poor finish that undermines the value of UV coating.

Why Standard UV Coatings Fail on Toners

Traditional UV coatings were engineered for offset inks and substrates. While they work well on porous papers and conventional inks, they struggle to bond with the slick, non-porous surface created by many digital toners.

Common issues include:

Peeling during trimming or folding
Scratching and scuffing during handling
Uneven gloss or matte appearance
Rejected jobs and costly reprints

The Solution: Revo Coating Technology

Revo Coating was developed specifically to address the adhesion issues of UV coatings on toner-based digital prints. Using an advanced chemistry, Revo Coating is designed to bond directly to toner surfaces, eliminating peeling, cracking, and adhesion failure.

Key Benefits of Revo Coating:

✅ Strong Adhesion to Toners – Engineered to grip difficult toner surfaces.
✅ Universal Compatibility – Works on prints from major digital presses (Canon, Xerox, Ricoh, Konica Minolta, HP Indigo*, and more).
✅ Durable Protection – Resistant to scratches, scuffs, and peeling.
✅ Enhanced Finish – Provides brilliant gloss, soft-touch matte, or satin results.
✅ Reduced Waste – Fewer failed jobs, less reprinting, and lower costs.

(*Check specific Indigo compatibility by substrate.)

Why Printers Choose Revo Coating

Solves toner adhesion problems without primers or additional steps
Saves time & money by reducing coating failures
Improves customer satisfaction with consistent, high-quality finishes
Expands finishing capabilities for shops running both offset and digital

Final Thoughts

If you’ve struggled with UV coating not sticking to toner-based prints, you’re not alone. It’s a widespread issue in digital print finishing—but one that no longer has to slow your production or compromise your quality.

Revo Coating is the proven solution, designed to bond with today’s digital toner technologies and deliver flawless adhesion every time.

Upgrade your finishing results with Revo Coating and put an end to UV coating failures on toner prints.

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Frequently Asked Questions About UV Coating & Toner Adhesion

Q1: Why doesn’t UV coating stick to digital toner?

A: Many digital toners have a slick, low-energy surface and may contain silicone or fuser oils, which prevent traditional UV coatings from bonding properly. This causes peeling, flaking, or poor adhesion.

Q2: Can UV coating work on prints from digital presses like Xerox, Canon, or Ricoh?

A: Standard UV coatings often fail on toner prints, but Revo Coating is formulated to bond with most major digital press outputs, including Xerox, Ricoh, Canon, Konica Minolta, and others.

Q3: How does Revo Coating solve toner adhesion problems?

A: Revo Coating uses advanced chemistry designed to grip toner-based surfaces, ensuring strong adhesion without primers, extra steps, or costly reprints.