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A UV printer curing ink on a cream drinkware tumbler mounted on a rotary jig, lit violet by the curing lamp

UV Printing

Full color on practically anything

UV printing cures special inks instantly with ultraviolet light, allowing full-color prints on flat, curved, and irregular surfaces. It is our go-to method for promotional products, signage, and items that other methods can't touch.

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Minimum quantity
12 pieces
Turnaround
5–7 business days
Pricing
From $4 per piece
Best for
Pens and drinkware, Phone cases and electronics, Acrylic and metal signage

How we run it

From artwork to finished piece

  1. Step 1

    Surface prep

    Item is cleaned and primed for ink adhesion.

  2. Step 2

    Print

    UV printer lays full-color image, instantly cured.

  3. Step 3

    Inspect

    Each item inspected for color and registration.

  4. Step 4

    Pack

    Carefully packed for safe delivery.

Why choose this method

  • Prints on virtually any rigid material
  • Full color, photo-quality
  • Scratch and water resistant
  • Instant cure means fast turnaround

Things to know

  • Not suitable for fabric
  • Requires flat or gently-curved surface

Related work

A printer pulling a squeegee of golden ink across a screen mounted over a cream t-shirt on a manual press in a daylit shop

Screen Printing

Cost-effective for medium-to-large runs with bold color and exceptional durability.

A direct to garment printer spraying ink onto a white t-shirt held flat on the platen inside the machine

DTG (Direct-to-Garment)

Photographic detail, full-color, no setup fees. Best for small runs and complex art.

Gloved hands peeling a transfer film away from a sand coloured t-shirt beside a heat press that is still steaming

DTF (Direct-to-Film)

Full-color transfers that bond to almost any fabric type.

Ready to print?

Browse the catalog or send us your artwork for a quote on this method.

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