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Side printing on plastic cups, paper cups, and food containers is a growing demand in the packaging industry. Brands want vibrant, high-quality graphics printed directly on curved surfaces. At Focusinc, we’ve adapted our proven Acaleph-891S UV single pass platform to meet this need. Today, we introduce our new cup and container side printing solution, built to deliver speed, quality, and flexibility for manufacturers worldwide.
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Brands and manufacturers are moving away from pre-printed labels. Direct-to-object printing on cups and containers offers clear advantages:
Most UV single pass printers are designed for flat substrates. Our new side printing solution bridges this gap. It brings the speed and efficiency of single pass technology to curved packaging surfaces.
We offer two versions of our side printing solution, both built on the reliable Acaleph-891S platform.
This option uses our standard 891S printer with an added fixture system. It’s ideal for customers who want to:
The retrofit solution is perfect for facilities that need versatility alongside their packaging printing needs.
This purpose-built model features a modified structure optimized for side printing. It is designed for:
We offer this model with multiple printhead options, including:
Learn more about industrial printhead technology: Printing Industries of America
Our side printing solution uses specially formulated inks and cleaning fluids. They are designed to ensure:
With plasma treatment included in the setup, we prepare the surface for optimal ink bonding. This helps prevent smudging and ensures long-lasting print quality.
Our current solutions focus on side printing. But we are already developing our next generation of equipment. Soon, we will introduce our new 360° rotary printing solution. It will allow for seamless full-circle graphics on bottles and cylindrical containers.
Stay tuned to our blog and newsletter for the full product launch. Our next post will dive deep into the technology behind our upcoming 360° printing machine.
Focusinc’s new side printing solutions bring the power of UV single pass technology to the packaging industry. With two adaptable configurations, we can meet the needs of both versatile and high-volume production lines.
As demand for direct-to-object printing grows, we continue to expand our product range. Our goal is to provide reliable, flexible, and high-performance printing solutions for every application.
If you are looking for a UV single pass solution for cup and container side printing, contact Focusinc today. Our team will help you choose the right configuration for your business.
A1: Yes. We offer a retrofit solution with added fixtures to adapt the standard 891S for side printing, ideal for larger cup sizes and multi-application production lines.
A2: The cost-effective model supports multiple industrial printheads, including Epson I3200 U1, Ricoh G5/G6, Konica Minolta, and Toshiba CF6, to fit different budget and quality requirements.
A3: Our UV Single Pass side printing solution is compatible with plastic cups (PP/PS/PET), paper cups, and various food containers, with plasma treatment ensuring strong ink adhesion on different substrates.
A4: Yes. We are actively developing a 360° rotary printing solution for seamless full-circle graphics on bottles and cylindrical containers, with the full launch coming soon.
A5: Side printing enables fast, customizable direct-to-object printing, eliminates label processing steps, and enhances brand visibility with a premium, integrated look on cups and containers.
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