Category: Dry Offset Inks


What is Dry Offset Printing?

Posted on January 2, 2026

Dry offset printing, sometimes called waterless printing, is a unique hybrid of offset lithography and letterpress printing. This method is similar to traditional offset lithography but does not use a dampening solution to remove ink from non-image areas of the printing plate. Instead, those areas differ by the presence of a raised image photopolymer or […]


Zeller+Gmelin expands its EarthPrint™ Inks with New Dry Offset 79 Series

Posted on November 17, 2025

Zeller+Gmelin North America, manufacturer and innovator of printing inks and coatings, is pleased to announce the expansion of their successful EarthPrint™ ink product line, with the UV/LED LM 79 Series.


Surviving Summer in the Pressroom: How to Protect Ink Adhesion and Label Quality

Posted on July 18, 2025

When implemented effectively, UV LED-curing is proving to be a game-changer for the sheetfed litho industry. As a leading provider of sheetfed offset and web offset energy-curable inks, Zeller+Gmelin is on the forefront of the industry shift to UV LED technologies. Let’s break down the advantages and important factors to consider before making the switch to UV LED.


Prop 65 Frequently Asked Questions: Essential Insights for Print and Packaging Professionals

Posted on March 18, 2025

Navigating California’s Proposition 65 packaging requirements can feel like a maze for those in the print industry. With over 1,000 chemicals on the list and strict rules around warnings, it’s a lot to unpack. At Zeller+Gmelin, we’re here to simplify it for you.


Ink Management – Setting up Your Ink Room for Success

Posted on February 10, 2025

Ink management is an important factor for running a seamless and productive printing operation. Without a well-organized system, pressroom managers risk production delays, increased costs, and compromised quality.


Understanding Plastic Recycling Symbols (INFOGRAPHIC)

Posted on April 23, 2024

Often found on the bottom of plastic containers, bottles, and packaging, plastic recycling symbols are on nearly every plastic product, but what do they mean? These numbered symbols, also known as resin identification codes, categorize types of plastics for consistent manufacturing and recycling. Understanding these symbols can help you make more informed purchasing choices and […]


Understanding EarthPrint Dry Offset Inks (INFOGRAPHIC)

Posted on April 19, 2023

Browse through this educational infographic on EarthPrint dry offset inks to discover the features and benefits of the newest ink innovation from Zeller+Gmelin. Infografía en español De-Ink Rigid Plastics with EarthPrint Eco-Friendly Inks Years ago, ink manufacturers were tasked with the challenge of formulating robust inks for rigid plastics that adhere incredibly and never wash […]


De-Ink Rigid Plastics with EarthPrint Eco-Friendly Inks

Posted on April 19, 2023

Years ago, ink manufacturers were tasked with the challenge of formulating robust inks for rigid plastics that adhere incredibly and never wash off. Now, ink producers are being challenged with the exact opposite! With sustainability demands and supply chain instability amplifying the need for recycled materials, the challenge becomes “how can we effectively de-ink printed […]