UV printing on acrylic and plastics
UV printing on acrylic and plastics
UV printing applies full-colour graphics directly onto a plastic panel — light-cured ink bonds with the surface of acrylic, Dibond or PVC, giving a durable image resistant to abrasion and UV without a laminate. PLEXIPOL prints graphics in Warsaw on acrylic (PMMA), Dibond, PVC and other substrates — signs, panels, POS elements, with an optional white underbase for colours on clear acrylic. Quote based on graphic file and format.
What is UV printing
A UV printer applies ink directly to the panel and cures it instantly with a UV lamp. The graphic becomes part of the surface, not a sticker — resistant to abrasion, water and fading. On clear acrylic the key element is white underbase ink: without it colours appear semi-transparent; with it they are opaque and saturated. We combine printing with laser cutting when a part needs a custom shape.
Who it’s for
- Advertising agencies and sign manufacturers — panels, signs, information boards, POS elements.
- Companies ordering signage — nameplates, pictograms, wayfinding systems.
- Designers and interiors — decorative graphics on acrylic and panels.
How the process works
- Enquiry and file — send graphics (vector or high-res raster) and panel format.
- Preparation — substrate and white underbase selection, layer order (face print vs. second-surface).
- Printing and finishing — UV print, optional shape cutting.
- Pickup/shipping — collect in Warsaw or courier delivery.
Technical parameters
| Substrates | Acrylic PMMA, Dibond, foamed PVC, polycarbonate, flat panels |
|---|---|
| Colour | CMYK + white underbase; optional varnish/selective layer |
| Machine | Agfa UV flatbed printer |
| Max. print format | up to 2000 × 3000 mm (2 × 3 m, flatbed) |
| Lead time | 5 working days standard (up to 7 for larger orders) |
Why PLEXIPOL
Operating in Warsaw since 1995 (ul. Puławska 48). We combine UV printing with cutting, milling and bending — you get a finished part: printed, cut to shape and processed, from one place. We advise on white underbase and print direction (face vs. second-surface), which determines the look on clear acrylic.
How an order works
- 1Your file or dimensionsDXF, DWG, AI, CDR or vector PDF at 1:1 scale — or simply the dimensions of the panel.
- 2Quote and process selectionWe check whether the geometry is better suited to the laser, the router or the saw.
- 3Machining in our workshopDone on site at ul. Puławska 48 in Warsaw, from stock sheets or from material you supply.
- 4Collection or deliveryCollect in person in Warsaw or have it shipped to your address.
FAQ
Is UV printing on acrylic durable?
Yes — UV-cured ink resists abrasion, water and fading; it also suits outdoor use (ink/varnish choice for conditions is agreed at enquiry).
Why a white underbase on clear acrylic?
Without a white layer, colours on a clear substrate appear semi-transparent. White underbase makes them opaque and saturated — essential for graphics on clear acrylic.
Can you print from behind (second-surface)?
Yes — “second surface” printing (mirrored, on the back of the clear sheet) protects the graphic with the acrylic surface and gives a depth effect. It requires mirroring the file and reversing the layer order.
Can a printed part be cut to shape?
Yes — we combine printing with laser cutting or milling.
Enquiry form → plexipol.com.pl/kontakt
Phone: 22 845 65 25 · Mobile: 501 22 12 33 · Email: [email protected]
Send your project for a quote
Send us your project or dimensions — we’ll prepare an individual quote and advise on material choice. No obligation.
Request a quote for material and cutting to size
Attach a technical drawing or CAD file (DXF, DWG, PDF, AI, CDR) or describe your requirements — we will prepare the technical calculation free of charge.