Printers for Makers & Etsy Sellers: Print on Demand Desktop UV Printers for Small Business

Meet UV Printing

Here you'll find a go-to guide for UV printing with MakeON, a portfolio of printers for makers like you. Learn the process, uncover the possibilities, and get all the tips to help you get started.

How UV Printing Works

UV printing uses special inks cured instantly with UV light, making it possible to print vibrant designs directly onto hard goods. Here's the process, step by step.

Get Started with UV Printing

UV printing is your go-to for customizing hard goods with creative, detailed designs and even textured effects. Here are your tips and tricks for all things UV.

What can I make?

What can I make?

Pens, golf balls, keychains, pet tags, jewelry, press-on nails, coasters, ornaments, gift boxes, ADA-compliant signs—the possibilities are almost endless!

What else will I need?

What else will I need?

Design software, jigs (optional), and blanks of your choice. For DTFilm, you’ll need specialty film and might find a laminator helpful.

What else do I need to know?

What else do I need to know?

UV printing is great for hard substrates. Think acrylic, glass, metal, or wood (not silicone or any porous materials). You can pair UV printing with small laser cutters to create custom-shaped items.

How is the UV DTFilm process different?

How is the UV DTFilm process different?

DTFilm requires an extra step, but it allows you to create on curved or rounded surfaces. Print first onto a UV DTFilm, press a transfer film to the printed one (a small laminator helps), then apply to your blank.

SureColor® V1070

This easy-to-use desktop printer brings the power of UV printing to your creative workflow for less than half the cost of comparable printers*.
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Wherever you are on your creative journey with UV printing, there’s something for everyone to explore in our MakeON Studio.

What Else Can You MakeON?

UV printing is just one of the ways to bring your ideas to life. Check out the full printer portfolio — including dye-sublimation, DTG, and DTFilm printing — and unlock even more creative printing possibilities.

*Compared to major brand OEM desktop flatbed UV printers, priced at $50,000 or less. Competitor specifications and pricing from industry available sources and manufacturer websites as of December 2023.

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