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Drinkware Printing

Whether it’s promotional, personal, or packaging, custom drinkware printing makes it possible to brand nearly any type of glass, metal or plastic drink containers. Inkcups has revolutionized the process of printing on drinkware by developing fast machines that deliver high-quality prints. Inkcups has revolutionized the process of printing on drinkware by developing fast machines that deliver high-quality prints that help brands stand out in a competitive marketplace. These products showcase the possibilities of custom-printed drinkware:

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 peek inside of the mixing glass, the artwork continues with a mirror print effect, creating a striking, full-color image both inside and out.

Products used: Helix, DL Series UV Ink for Glass

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Disposable Cups

Disposable cups can be custom-decorated using either pad printing and inkjet printing. These disposable cups only take seconds to print and can be stacked instantly, making them a fast and efficient option for high-volume drinkware production.

Products used: S1 UV Inkjet Ink

Stemless Wine Glass

The curve of the wine glass would typically prove challenging for most print methods, but the Helix handles it with ease. This digital machine 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 color gradient along with the reflective surface that shows through the design adds 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

Custom printing is ideal for branding restaurants, breweries, and bars. The barware example shown here was produced 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 can 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. These advanced machines deliver high-quality, 360-degree decoration on glass, metal, and plastic bottles, tumblers, and cups, helping brands create standout, durable designs.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Learn More About Drinkware Printing:

Explore these resources to dive deeper into drinkware decoration methods:

  • Rotary Inkjet Printing
    Learn more about the rotary inkjet technology that can help deliver seamless, 360-degree, full-color designs on bottles, cups, tumblers, and more.

  • Digital Cylinder Printing Discussion
    Listen to our latest conversation on digital cylinder printing and technology, including new trends and innovations in the industry.

  • Pad Printing for Drinkware
    Pad printing remains a valuable option for logos and smaller designs on drinkware, typically covering about 25% of the surface that’s andproduct’s circumference, pad printing can be ideal for mugs and other items that don’t require a full wrap. See our Pad Printing Ultimate Guide.

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

  • This article explores drinkware market trends, the importance of selecting the right industrial printer manufacturer, and strategies for boosting revenue with drinkware printing.

Read: How Spot UV Varnish can Elevate Matte Drinkware.

  • This post highlights a striking print effect on matte drinkware, where spot UV varnish creates full transparency in the design areas, producing bold contrast against the matte finish.

Read: Digitally Decorate Vacuum Sealed Drinkware

  • A deep dive into vacuum-sealed drinkware, explaining how it differs from double-walled tumblers and how copper layers improve temperature control. The article also covers design differentiation, and market positioning.

Read: Learn about the Advantages of Digital Printing.

  • This post outlines the evolution and benefits of digital printing in the decoration industry. It emphasizes customization, speed, sustainability, and e-commerce potential, citing examples like General Mills’ personalized Cheerios campaign.

 

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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