UV on Pens

UV Printing on Pens

Pens need a rotary jig, but the margins are excellent for corporate bulk orders.

Substrates: Plastic, metal, coated pens

Settings that work

Temperature	No heat
Press time	1–2 minutes
Pressure	N/A
Peel	N/A
Wash care	N/A

Settings are a starting point, not gospel. Film batches, ink lots and press calibration all shift the ideal number — always pull-test a sample before a paid run.

What goes wrong, and how to fix it

Problem	Fix
Print wraps unevenly	Rotary jig alignment must be reset per pen diameter.

Good fit

Corporate logo pens
Event giveaways

Where it fails

Chrome-finished pens without primer

What to buy for pens

Weekly volume	Machine class	Why
Small items (cases, pens, keychains)	A5 / A4 flatbed	One object at a time. Enough for gift orders, too slow for batch retail.
Up to 30 × 45 cm (plaques, tumblers with jig)	A3 flatbed	The default size for gift and promo work. Add a rotary jig for cylinders.
Signs, panels, batch cases	4060 / 6090 flatbed	Bed size decides throughput. A 6090 prints a full panel in one pass.

Volume bands assume one operator and a standard 38 × 38 cm press. Verify with a sample before committing to a machine size.