Out on the floor, a pretty print is only as good as the moment the ink stops feeling wet. With UV, the whole point is speed—instant cross-linking that locks in color and hand-feel without scorching the substrate. If the cure energy is short, you’ll see ghosting, adhesion failure on synthetics, and colors that drift as the stack cools. Get the cure right, and the roll runs clean, with consistent output that keeps the brand promise intact. What actually matters under the hood The gallium iodide 3000W 380V lamp is built around spectral control. It pushes output toward 385–405 nm, which lines up with the photoinitiators in low-migration and pigmented UV inks used on textiles. That band gets you better penetration through thicker ink films, so you don’t get surface skinning before the cross-linking finishes all the way through. Rated at 3000 W and 380 V, the arc stays stable at line voltage, so irradiance holds steady across the web. At the focal plane, you get high peak irradiance—enough energy density (mJ/cm²) to cure fast at production speeds. The quartz envelope and the optimized dichroic reflector profile keep the output on the substrate instead of wasting it as heat. Why this spectrum fits textile work Textile printing demands high line speeds and repeatable cure, especially on heat-sensitive materials. The gallium iodide spectrum cuts the heat load while still triggering rapid polymerization, so you can run faster without scorching or shrinkage. The payoff is sharper detail, better wash fastness, and fewer rejects from incomplete cure. The 3000 W design and reflector efficiency keep energy draw in line, and lamp life holds up thanks to stable ignition and controlled electrode erosion—expect thousands of hours before output starts to drift. Here are the details that make or break it Installation has to match your reflector geometry and shutter distance. If it’s off, irradiance drops fast. Make sure the 380 V supply is balanced, and confirm the lamp connector and igniter match your system—some drivers need specific arc lengths and ignition profiles. Run ozone-free where you can, and keep output monitored with a spectral radiometer. Output is sensitive to airflow and ambient temperature, so keep the lamp housing clean and maintain stable cooling.