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Drinkware Printing

Promotional, personal, or packaging. Print nearly anything on drinkware. Inkcups has revolutionized the process of printing on drinkware by developing fast machines that deliver high-quality prints. In such a competitive marketplace, it is important now more than ever to offer the highest quality product to stand out. Inkcups cylindrical inkjet printers are designed to print one part or hundreds at no additional cost to the bottom line. Learn more about rotary inkjet printing. Additionally, listen to our latest discussion about digital cylinder printing and technology. While cylindrical inkjet printing has become increasingly popular over the past few years due to its full-color, 360-degree prints, pad printing on drinkware is still a great choice for logos. Pad printing on drinkware can only cover around 25% of the circumstance of the product but it is the perfect solution for printing on mugs and other products that do not require a full-wrap.

Mixing Glasses

These digitally printed glasses were done on the Helix. The artwork is a full-wrap, 360 degree print completely eliminating any visible seam. If you peak inside of the mixing glass, you will notice, instead of white, the same full-color image, this process is called mirror print.

Products used: Helix, DL Series UV Ink for Glass

Additional reading: UV Digital Printing on Glass &

Pre-Treatment Methods on for Glass & How to Print on Glass

 

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Disposable Cups

Printed disposable cups are suitable for both pad printing and inkjet printing. These disposable cups only take seconds to print and can be stacked instantly.

Products used: S1 UV Inkjet Ink

Stemless Wine Glass

The curve of the wine glass would typically prove challenging for most print methods, yet not for this digital printer. The Helix is capable of printing a complete 360 wrap in full-color around these excellent drink ware pieces.

Products used: Helix, DL Series UV Ink for Glass

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Stainless Steel Tumbler

The Helix really shines when it can print full-wrap, top-to-bottom prints. The smooth gradient in color along with the steel showing through the design add a certain “pop” that accentuates the stainless steel undertone.

Products used: Helix, S1 UV Inkjet Ink

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Coated Metals

Printing on powder coated metal often poses a challenge for adhesion. Inkcups has a specially formulated primer and ink solution to enhance adhesion. The custom printed metal bottle shown here was printed with the Helix printer.

Products used: Helix, S1 UV Inkjet Ink

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Barware

Brand a bar, restaurant, or brewery. The custom printed barware pictured here was printed using the ICN-2200 2 color pad printer with the CG series pad printing ink for glass and ceramic. The CG series ink offers excellent adhesion and dishwasher resistance.

Barware could also be digitally printed using the helix for full-color, digitally-printed images.

Products used: CG Series Ink, ICN-2200PS

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UV Cylindrical Printers for Drinkware

Check out Inkcups’ specialized UV cylindrical printers for drinkware below.

Helix ONE®

Compact in design, the Helix ONE® cylindrical inkjet printer decorates a wide variety of vessels, including acrylic cups, powder coated drinkware, and stainless steel vessels.

Learn more about the Helix ONE®

Helix®

The flagship Helix® is a cylindrical inkjet printer capable of printing full-color images up to 8.6″ (218 mm) in length.

Learn more about the Helix® Digital Cylinder Printer

Helix®+

The Helix®+ joins the Helix® family as an upgradable cylindrical printer; beginning as a single tunnel machine with the ability to later transform into a double tunnel machine.

Learn more about the Helix®+

Double Helix®

The Double Helix® offers double production speed compared to the Helix® due to two print fixtures.

Learn more about the Double Helix® Digital Cylinder Printer

Revolution®

The Revolution® High-Speed Digital Cylinder Printer is the latest innovation by Inkcups. Print multiple drinkware pieces at a time and integrate automation to make this process seamless.

Learn more about the Revolution®

Additional Resources for Drinkware Printing:

 

Read: Breaking Down Barriers to Entry in Promotional Drinkware Printing.

  • This article was originally posted on the Printwear & Promotion website in February of 2024 and highlights market trends for drinkware printing, the importance of carefully selecting the industrial printer manufacturer and how to boost revenue with drinkware printing.

Read: How Spot UV Varnish can Elevate Matte Drinkware.

  • This blog post features print innovation on matte drinkware creating a beautiful effect that allowed full transparency where the design was, creating stark contrast with the matte finish.

Read: Digitally Decorate Vacuum Sealed Drinkware

  • The blog post delves into the concept of vacuum-sealed drinkware, distinguishing it from double-walled tumblers by explaining the vacuum effect created between the walls. It highlights how the addition of a thin copper layer enhances temperature regulation. The post explores various shapes and versions of vacuum-sealed vessels and discusses differentiation strategies in the market, including quality, features, and design. It then introduces two types of UV digital printers for decorating vacuum-sealed drinkware: the X5® flatbed printer and the Helix® cylindrical printer series, each offering distinct capabilities and suitability for different vessel types.

Read: Learn about the Advantages of Digital Printing.

  • This blog post discusses the evolution and benefits of digital printing in the decoration industry, highlighting Inkcups’ role as a pioneer in the field. It emphasizes the advantages of digital printing, including customization, print innovation, speed, e-commerce capabilities, sustainability, and efficiency. Examples like General Mills’ personalized Cheerios campaign illustrate the versatility and effectiveness of digital printing technology. Overall, the post encourages businesses to consider digital printing solutions for their decoration needs, emphasizing its transformative impact on modern consumer demands and environmental sustainability.

 

Pad Printing Machines for Drinkware

Learn more about pad printing options for drinkware. Choose from 1- to 6-color pad printers to match your intended design outcome.

1-Color Pad Printers

1-color pad printers are perfect for applications that require simply graphics. Maximum images sizes range from 80 mm to 190 mm.

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2-Color Pad Printers

Print up to 2-colors on beer tasting glasses, pint glasses and more. Our 2-color pad printers can be adjusted to print 1-color as well.

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4- to 6-Color Pad Printers

Looking to print multiple colors? Our line-up of 4- to 6-color pad printers allow you to do just that!

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