Stop UV Printer Clogs: Why ≤3µm Filtration Matters for Distributors

UV printer downtime? It’s often your filter—not the printhead. Learn why smart distributors use ≤3µm final filtration to cut clogs, protect reputation, and reduce midnight calls.

You’ve heard it before:

“The printhead failed again.”

“It must be the ink—or the filter.”

But what if the real issue is something simple… and completely preventable?

According to the latest industry report from FESPA (2024), nearly half of all unexpected printer downtime in UV printing comes down to one thing: poor ink filtration.

And here’s the catch—many distributors think a “5-micron filter” is enough because it’s listed as “acceptable” in some manuals.

In practice? It’s often the reason customers call you at midnight with a stalled job.