Quick-Set Inks | Inks utilizing resin-oil-solvent mixture | Used in offset lithography and provides for optimum results when printed on cast-coated paper and enamel paper |
Heatset inks | These inks utilize solvent-resin vehicle which dries primarily through evaporating solvent from vehicle and further re-cooling remaining ink components | Used in web offset lithography |
Moisture-Set Inks | Inks utilizing glycol vehicle which dries primarily through precipitation | |
Radiation-Curing Inks | Inks utilizing complex vehicles which polymerize and harden upon exposure to radiation including ultraviolet light/beams of electrons/ infrared light | |
Metallic Inks | Inks used in specialty applications where metallic luster is desired in printed image |