START WITH THE INK
Get to know the ink,
then see how it becomes a finished piece.
Improved water-based pigment inks for confirmed coated papers and uncoated offset papers. Cyan C, magenta M, yellow Y and black K form the basic four colors; light cyan LC and light magenta LM serve the corresponding six-color configurations.
Match the specific colors, ink model and supply method to equipment channels. From brand graphics to short-run paper products, start ink selection with clear requirements.
Explore BCINKS coated-paper inks →SUPPLY · LOAD · PRINT
From ink supply and paper loading to graphic output.
01 / Match color channels
Check the ink model, existing ink and ink supply system. Do not directly mix different ink systems; follow the corresponding equipment instructions for connections and ink changes.
02 / Load paper correctly
Confirm the printing side, thickness, feed direction and paper-guide position, then load flat sheets suitable for the equipment.
03 / Produce the output
Arrange printing and drying, confirm stacking, adhesion and finishing performance, then cut, fold or bind.
Equipment selection reference: L1800 is an A3+ six-color platform and L8050 an A4 six-color platform; both originally use six-color dye inks. Match BCINKS coated-paper pigment inks only after confirming the specific model, ink supply system and paper.
SMALL RUNS, MORE POSSIBILITIES
When content changes often, printing can be more flexible too.
For multiple designs, small orders and repeatedly revised proofs, inkjet output lets production follow the current order. BCINKS improved water-based pigment inks connect matched coated papers, offset papers and inkjet equipment, bringing ink selection down to specific uses.
Menus and event leaflets
Update graphics for new products, festivals and store events, arranging short runs for current needs.
Business cards and brand catalogs
Put brand color blocks, photographs, small text and fine lines on one proof to assess both overall appearance and reading detail.
Flat-sheet packaging proofs
Print the packaging graphics before cutting, creasing and folding, making layout and formed appearance easier to discuss.
FROM FLAT SHEET TO MOCKUP
Turn packaging designs
into visible proofs first.
For short-run proofs used to discuss layout, graphic placement and carton appearance. Print first on flat sheets the equipment can handle, then cut, crease and fold as required by the process.
Confirm paper thickness, stiffness and feed path together with the equipment. Formed cartons are not feed media for desktop printers; proofing starts with flat sheets.
Ask about packaging paper samples and ink matching →COLOR MEETS PAPER
Look beyond color
to every detail on the paper.
The coating, gloss and ink absorption of coated paper affect output. In selection, viewing brand colors, gradients, fine text and large solids together is more informative than looking at a single picture.
BCINKS starts selection discussions with actual paper samples and equipment, confirming the ink series, color channels and output conditions so product choices align with design objectives.
MATCH PAPER, INK & PRINTER
Choose the right ink by aligning these three things first.
| Selection focus | What to confirm | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | Coated or offset paper, surface treatment, grammage and thickness | Clarify surface performance and feed conditions; do not treat one paper as representative of all papers. |
| Ink | Corresponding water-based pigment model, color configuration and existing ink supply system | Match the color set to application needs; do not directly mix different ink systems. |
| Equipment and finished product | Printer model, printhead, ink supply method and intended menu, catalog or carton-proof use | Build a specific application plan around subsequent drying, cutting and creasing requirements. |
A CLEAR PATH TO YOUR NEXT ORDER
From requirements to samples in four steps.
- Provide requirementsDescribe paper, equipment, color set and target product.
- Match the modelDiscuss the corresponding ink, packaging and sample arrangements.
- Confirm proofsCheck graphic details, drying and finishing performance.
- Plan supplyDiscuss purchasing in relation to consumption and order timing.
CHOOSE BCINKS FOR YOUR APPLICATION
Start your next proof
with suitable coated-paper inks.
Share your paper samples, equipment model and finished-product requirements. Ask about BCINKS coated-paper inks for more focused selection and sample discussions.