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In people's impression, gravure printing uses solvent based ink, which not only pollutes a lot but also does not comply with environmental regulations. Therefore, many printing factories have switched from gravure printing to flexographic printing. Of course, some printing factories have also changed from solvent based ink to water-based ink for use. So, can water-based ink be used in gravure printing?

The environmental challenges of gravure printing are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

1、 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) emissions

Large emissions: Solvent based inks and cleaning agents used in gravure printing processes release large amounts of VOCs, which can easily form photochemical smog in the atmosphere, posing a threat to the environment and human health.