Can you print white ink or metallic effects?

Answered by NameBadge.com · Updated August 2026
Yes. NameBadge.com prints white ink and raised, textured effects on more than 55 Mimaki UV flatbed presses, which lay down a dedicated white layer so light-colored artwork stays opaque on dark, clear, or metal substrates. Metallic looks come from color printed over brushed silver or gold badge stock.

Yes. NameBadge.com prints white ink and raised, textured effects on more than 55 Mimaki UV flatbed presses. These presses lay down a dedicated white ink layer, so light-colored artwork and text stay opaque and vivid on dark, clear, colored, or metal substrates.

Why does white ink matter?

Standard CMYK printing has no white, so on a dark or transparent surface, light artwork would vanish or turn muddy. A printed white underbase gives colors something opaque to sit on, which is essential for white logos on black badges or printing on brushed metal.

Can you create a true metallic look?

Two ways. Print color over a brushed silver or gold metal badge so the finish shows through, or use the UV presses to build raised, textured, and spot-gloss effects. UV-cured ink is scratch and fade resistant.

Explore metallic name badges, printed in-house in the USA.

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