Cylindrical objects (drinkware / cosmetic packs) with raised varnish effect on Andresjet UV flatbed / cylinder (AJ2130G/R, AJ3220G/R family)

guide

Surface prep

Approve on production substrate under viewing light

Primer

As needed for substrate

Layer order

White beneath color; varnish above color; raised varnish on top of both

White layers

Full underbase / selective / none (strategy-dependent); cylinder platform published with 4 white channels for dark objects

CMYK layers

as designed

Varnish

Overall or selective; raised effects up to 0.15 mm on cylinder platform

Print mode

Cylinder route; white+varnish as appearance layers adding passes

Durability

Approve adhesion (ASTM D3359) and wear (ASTM D4060) on finished piece

Notes

Andresjet white-ink strategy guide: cylinder raised varnish capability stated as 0.15 mm

Source: Andresjet (John White) · 2026-10-09

Summarized from the linked source. Test on scrap before production runs.