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How To Make An Embossed Image on Acrylic with Refinecolor UV Printer

Publish Time: 2025-07-11     Origin: Site

REFINECOLOR UV Printer VS EufyMake UV Printer E1


With the popularity of Eufymake printer in Anker, Refinecolor as a traditional UV inkjet printer manufacturer, can our flatbed UV printer print better than Eufymake E1 printer, and how to set it up?


The Goal: A Perfect 3d embossed Result


"Before we begin the tutorial, look closely at this result. This 1.16mm raised texture is a perfect example of successful uv embossed printing.

This advanced technique, often called 3d embossed printing or embossed uv printing, allows you to create high-value, tactile graphics. The following guide will show you how to master this uv emboss printing process step-by-step."


Firstly, you must add spot color using photoshop on the textures where you need to make 3D Embossed


The Design File: Your Map for Emboss UV Printing


Every great 3d embossed print starts with a correctly prepared design file. This file acts as the 'map' that tells the printer precisely where to build the texture."


Secondly, you setting the printer channel Printing ONLY White,  texture thickness depend on white inks. 


The Control Center: Key RIP Settings for UV Embossed Printing


This is the most critical stage of the uv embossed printing process. Your RIP software settings are the 'control panel' for the final height, texture, and quality of your print


Thirdly, RIP The picture and Setting White Channel Polypoidy inks x3, it makes obviously relief effect.


Fine-Tuning the 3D Embossed Build-Up


In addition to the ink settings (shown in the previous image), you must also control the print passes. This setting ensures that each layer of the uv emboss printing job is properly cured, which is essential for achieving a hard, durable embossed uv printing finish without a sticky surface.


See the Final Effect 4.23mm


Author: Eason Li — Senior Application Engineer at Refinecolor Technology Co., Ltd.

Experience: 12+ years in UV printing system integration and ink material optimization.
Past Projects: Led over 200 successful installations of raised UV and 3D embossed printing machines for packaging, signage, and art reproduction applications across Europe and Asia.

This project shares a real customer case on creating 1.8 mm tactile relief on acrylic using a Refinecolor UV 3D printing machine.

The Proof: Measuring Your Uv Emboss Printing Success

After the print is complete, we verify the result. This is the proof that our uv emboss printing settings were correct

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