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Optimal UV ink adhesion all begins with the chosen substrate of choice. For instance, a glass pint glass will not have the same process as stainless-steel wine tumbler. Never fear, our specialists at Inkcups are happy to recommend the correct route for your substrate. After all, the substrate is the stepping stone for which ink

Given the flexibility of Inkcups’ line-up of cylindrical inkjet printers, breweries are now able to expand their product offerings and pair their printed seasonal or specialty cans or crowlers with a complementary pint glass, pilsner, growler, etc. Read more about these offerings in the latest edition of the The New Brewer!

Shot glasses make for timeless souvenirs, gifts, and promotional items. One would be hard pressed to find a home without a shelf of miscellaneous shot glasses in the kitchen. However, gone are the days to pad print two color logos on shot glasses. Make way for inkjet printing for shot glasses. Drumroll please for the

Please note that as of April 2023 the X2® has been discontinued, please see the X5-T EdiJet in its place.  Personalization for gifting and promotional items remains on the rise. To stay current, think outside the oven.  Step out of you comfort zone and differentiate your company by printing your logo with edible ink on

When discussing printing techniques, many times the term ‘spot varnish’ is mentioned especially in reference to UV printing. Spot varnish simply means that the artwork will highlight certain aspects of a design with a varnish layer.

UV cylindrical inkjet printing does not have to include vibrant, solid colors. Adjusting print settings can achieve the artist’s ideal creation.

Please note that as of 2024 Transparent Pin Curing is no longer available. Inkcups is continuously innovating and has a new technology, Nano Pin Curing in its place.  Danvers, Mass. – August 18, 2020 — Global printing industry leader Inkcups announces the release of a new feature for Helix® digital cylinder printers: Transparent Pin Curing.

A mirror print is a design feature accomplished by a UV cylindrical inkjet printer.

The XJET800 UV Flatbed Printer is an automation-ready industrial inkjet printer that is the perfect solution for industrial applications such as automotive parts, saw blades, tools and more. An industrial inkjet printer is one that can handle high volume, large scale printing with ease, typically with near constant use. With a bed size of 31.5”

According to the business case for drinkware, drinkware is the hottest product of the decade. From gifts to giveaways, this reusable product tops the charts for many as a go to when the holidays come around. But what is the best way to print on tumblers? This article discusses how to achieve full-color, awesome graphics