LED curing is reshaping the print industry, delivering faster turnaround times, cleaner operations, and consistently higher quality. By eliminating dry time and improving pressroom efficiency, printers can respond to customer demands with greater speed, flexibility, and reliability. With RMGT’s LED technology, what used to be bottlenecks in production are now seamless steps forward. Here’s how:
Instant Curing, Instant Advantage
The biggest shift LED curing brings is speed. Sheets come off the press completely cured, ready to move immediately into bindery or finishing. No waiting. No extra storage space. No risk of smudging.
Zero dry time — sheets are cured instantly
No storage bottlenecks — printed sheets can move straight to finishing
“Press sheets come out perfectly cured and are ready for bindery, no dry time required. This is a game changer for the industry,” said Richard Ghelerter, President of Apex Color. “Our customers are always demanding shorter lead times, and now we can deliver.”
Built-in Consistency
Because LED curing eliminates spray powder and prevents set-off, print quality stays pristine:
No set-off, scuffing, or scratching
No spray powder or sealers required
Colors stay true—no dry-down shifts
“With LED curing, even uncoated jobs that normally had to dry overnight can be immediately worked on,” said John Dahlke, COO of VISOgraphic. “We have not had to rerun one job due to scuffing, offsetting or picking since installing the RMGT 10 Series with LED curing.”
The Clean Print Advantage
LED curing isn’t just about speed or quality; it transforms the entire workflow.
Powderless printing — cleaner presses, cleaner bindery, cleaner shop
Ozone-free and low heat — safer and more comfortable pressroom
Reduced maintenance — no powder buildup, less cleanup time
“LED curing eliminates VOCs from the pressroom,” said Brad Thompson, CEO of Inland Press. “Our bindery employees are ecstatic we no longer need spray powder.”
Art Garcia, Production Manager at Texas DOT, added: “It doesn’t matter how much ink coverage we have. We print it and it’s dry. That also means the press doesn’t need to use powder, which reduces clean-up time. We don’t have to do as much maintenance.”
Smarter Power, Smaller Footprint
RMGT LED curing technology is not only faster—it’s leaner, leading to reduced CO2 emissions.
Energy use: just 1/8th the power of a conventional UV system
Lamp life: up to 15,000 hours vs. 1,000–3,000 for traditional UV
Instant on/off: no wasted standby power during makeready
No exhaust ducting needed: no ozone, no smell, no heat build-up
Unlock New Possibilities
Because LED curing doesn’t generate heat or ozone, it opens up new opportunities on specialty substrates.
Print on plastics, foils, synthetics, and metalized stock
Offer high-value finishes with metallic inks and special varnishes
Differentiate with tactile effects and specialty coatings
From instant curing to smarter energy use, RMGT LED curing technology gives printers a decisive advantage in today’s fast-paced market. It not only boosts efficiency and quality but also opens the door to new creative possibilities. For shops looking to deliver more, faster—and with less environmental impact—LED curing is more than an upgrade; it’s the future of offset printing.