Acrylic and rigid plastics
Display parts, inserts, prototypes, and branded components can be good candidates after the plastic and finish are reviewed.
Start with photos. Please do not ship your items yet.We review the surface, print area, clearance, artwork, quantity, setup, timing, and logistics before production.
$250+Project minimumSetup and production variables affect the final quote
CMYK+WFull color plus whiteWhite ink can support color on approved clear or dark surfaces
2-3 weeksPlan for at leastTesting, setup, shipping, or revisions may add time
ReviewBefore productionWe check the surface, clearance, adhesion risk, and fixture needs
Objects and surfaces
What can direct UV printing work on?
The material name is only the start. Coating, texture, geometry, print-head access, and intended handling determine whether an object is a practical fit.
Metal parts and plates
Faceplates, tags, awards, and control panels may work when the surface is accessible and properly prepared.
Glass, ceramic, and coated items
These surfaces may need pretreatment or adhesion testing. Coating, shape, and intended handling matter.
Wood and rigid packaging
Presentation boxes, samples, display pieces, and short-run packaging depend on suitable texture and absorbency.
Awards and product parts
Logos, names, graphics, and variable details can be evaluated for plaques, recognition pieces, and fabricated parts.
Client-supplied products
We review supplied items individually. Extra units may be needed for registration, setup, or adhesion testing.
The object matters as much as the artwork.
A clear photo and a few dimensions can reveal most of the early production risks.
Usually a good fit
Stable geometry gives the print head and fixture a predictable job.
- A rigid item with a flat or consistently level print area
- Short runs, product samples, prototypes, and personalization
- Artwork that benefits from full color, fine detail, or white ink
- Items that can be held securely and repeatedly in a fixture
Needs closer review
Surface and shape can change adhesion, alignment, and clearance.
- Curved, recessed, textured, flexible, or uneven print areas
- Glass, metal, coated products, and low-surface-energy plastics
- High-value client items with no extra unit for setup or testing
- Color-critical work or projects exposed to heavy abrasion
May need another method
Some objects are safer or more durable with a different process.
- Soft fabric or flexible items that move during printing
- Deep curves or geometry that changes print-head clearance
- Surfaces that cannot accept the required ink or pretreatment
- End uses where another process offers a more reliable result
From item review to a production-ready scope.
Four useful inputs let us evaluate the job without asking you to ship first.
Show us the item
Send photos, dimensions, quantity, material if known, and how the item will reach us. Please do not ship it yet.
Share the artwork
Vector artwork is preferred. A high-resolution raster file may also work, depending on print size and detail.
Mark the placement
Identify the side or face, finished size, orientation, and alignment. A marked-up photo is often the clearest reference.
Receive a scoped quote
We confirm access, setup, testing, timing, logistics, price, and the project-specific production limits in writing.
Projects start at$250+
UV printing projects start at $250.
The minimum covers small custom work, but it is not a flat price for every job. Quantity, print area, artwork variations, white ink, pretreatment, fixture work, testing, and handling can change the quote.
Production timing
Plan for at least 2-3 weeks. Receiving, testing, proof approval, setup, production, and shipping can affect the schedule.
Project-specific setup
Pretreatment, fixtures, test prints, or extra handling are identified before production.
Supplied-item risk
Extra units may be required for registration or testing. Special handling is agreed in writing.
Have a firm event date?
Rush work is considered when the item, artwork, setup, capacity, and delivery plan make the deadline realistic. Availability is not guaranteed.
What to send for a faster quote.
You can begin before every file is ready. Photos, dimensions, and placement details are needed before feasibility and pricing can be confirmed.
- The object or material we are printing on
- Quantity and firm deadline
- Clear photos of the item, if available
- Design file or reference image, if available
- Print placement, finished size, side or face, and orientation
- How the items will arrive and where the finished work should go
Ready to print on your object?
Send the item details, artwork, placement, quantity, and deadline. We will review the production fit before asking you to ship.
Common questions
UV printing services, clearly answered.
Still unsure whether your item is a fit? Photos and dimensions are the best place to start.
What are UV printing services?+
UV printing services apply ink directly to a compatible object or rigid substrate and cure it with ultraviolet light. The process can support full-color graphics, white ink, short runs, and personalization without applying a separate label. Material, finish, shape, and print-head access still affect feasibility and adhesion.
Can you UV print on items I provide?+
Client-supplied items may be accepted after review. Send the material, dimensions, quantity, photos, print placement, and intended use. We may ask for extra units for registration or adhesion testing. Do not ship items until the quote confirms the logistics.
What files do you need for custom UV printing?+
Vector PDF, AI, EPS, or SVG files are preferred for logos and line art. High-resolution PNG, TIFF, or PSD files may work for raster artwork. Include the finished print size, placement, orientation, and any white-ink requirements. File acceptance is confirmed during review.
How long does UV printing take?+
Plan for at least 2-3 weeks for most UV printing projects. Timing begins after we have the item details, artwork, placement, and deadline. Receiving, testing, proof approval, setup, production, and shipping can affect the schedule. Your quote confirms the project-specific timing.
Do you accept rush UV printing jobs for events?+
Rush and event-driven projects are considered when capacity, item suitability, artwork readiness, setup, and delivery logistics allow. Availability is not guaranteed, and an additional fee or adjusted scope may apply. Send the firm in-hands date and complete project details as soon as possible.
How much does UV flatbed printing cost?+
UV printing projects start at $250. Final pricing depends on quantity, print area, artwork variations, white ink, pretreatment, setup, fixture work, testing, and handling. Any separate setup charge is listed in the written quote.
Can UV printing work on curved or uneven objects?+
Sometimes, but direct UV printing is most predictable when the printable area stays level and within the machine clearance. Curves, recesses, texture, and changing height can distort the image or make the item unsuitable. Photos and dimensions help us assess what is realistic.
How durable is direct UV printing?+
Adhesion and wear depend on the substrate, coating, preparation, exposure, cleaning, and handling. No single durability claim applies to every object. We may recommend testing or a different production method when wear requirements are demanding.
Can UV printing match a specific brand color?+
UV printing uses a digital CMYK workflow, often with white ink, so color can shift with the substrate, underbase, artwork, and viewing conditions. Share color-critical requirements before quoting. A printed sample may be recommended, and a spot-color match is not assumed unless the quote states otherwise.