The image on a coffee cup appears instantly with the slightest mechanical click. Before the coffee has even cooled, industrial-grade printing technology has brought the digital image to life.

In the packaging printing workshop, workers are frantically working on an urgent order. Traditional screen printing requires the creation of multi-color printing plates, with each color requiring separate printing and drying. The entire process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the gradient color effects requested by customers are a challenge that traditional technology cannot achieve.

However, with just one Novix CupJet-C54 UV Single Pass Cup Side Printer, the same printing task can be completed in one-tenth the time of traditional methods, achieving full-color printing from design to finished product in a single pass. This is a technological revolution in industrial printing and the best printing solution for balancing efficiency and creativity.

Core Technology: How Single Pass Reshapes Industrial Printing

In the field of industrial printing, “Single Pass” is not just a symbol of speed, but also a manifestation of technological integration. Traditional printing requires multiple reciprocating motions of the printhead to complete an image, while single-pass technology achieves instant imaging!

The Novix CupJet-C54 uses industrial-grade piezoelectric printheads, integrating advanced MEMS/POD technology. Each printhead has 639-1278 nozzles, with an ejection frequency of up to 12kHz, and combined with 3-drop grayscale printing, it can present delicate color gradations and precise details in a single pass.

The core advantage of the UV Single Pass Cup Side Printer lies in its patented printhead protection technology—an automatic anti-scratch configuration. During high-speed production, the product will not scratch the printhead, ensuring the printhead’s safety and stability.

The ink supply system also embodies technological integration. The continuous ink supply system maintains a constant negative pressure, combined with a built-in temperature sensor and an automatic white ink stirring system, ensuring consistent ink flow and preventing printhead clogging.

Efficiency Revolution: The Intelligent Logic of Dual-Mode Printing Design

Traditional industrial printing often requires multiple machines to process different products and materials, but the Novix CupJet-C54 UV Single Pass printer’s dual-mode design breaks this limitation. Through mechanical switching, the same machine can freely switch between side printing and flatbed printing modes.

The intelligent logic of this design lies in maximizing equipment utilization. Thousands of coffee cups can be printed in the morning with side designs, while in the afternoon, it can switch to flatbed mode to handle printing on acrylic display stands, metal, plastic bags, stationery, gift boxes, lunch boxes, and other products. No equipment changes or complex adjustments are needed; a simple mode switch is all that’s required.

An automatic sensor system is another key to this efficiency revolution. The printer can accurately identify the media position, ensuring that each print starts and ends at the correct location.

In terms of production capacity, monochrome printing speeds can reach 120 meters per hour, while multicolor printing reaches 40 meters per hour. For standard-sized cups, this translates to a capacity of 1800-3600 pieces per hour, far exceeding traditional printing methods.

Intelligent Integration: The Technological Foundation for Simplified Operation

Complex industrial equipment often requires specialized technicians to operate, but the UV Single Pass printer lowers the technical barrier through intelligent integration. The integrated computer built into the machine comes pre-installed with all necessary software.

The user interface is intuitively designed, allowing even employees without a printing background to master basic operations after a short training session. One-button control makes moving, resetting, and stopping the printhead simple and intuitive, reducing the possibility of operational errors.

Remote control software is a key aspect of intelligent integration. Our technical support team can remotely access the device’s computer for fault diagnosis, parameter adjustment, and even software updates, significantly reducing downtime.

The UV Single Pass printer also supports variable data editing software, enabling the printing of variable information such as serial numbers, barcodes, and QR codes. Combined with robot I/O interfaces, it can be easily integrated into fully automated production lines, achieving a complete automated process from printing to packaging.

Material Innovation: Environmentally Friendly Inks and Wide Applicability

The Novix CupJet-C54 uses oil-based UV inks with a non-VOC formulation, free of volatile organic compounds, meeting international environmental standards, while providing excellent adhesion and durability.

The ink color configuration is flexible and diverse, supporting standard CMYK four colors plus white, and custom color configurations can also be customized to customer needs. White ink performs particularly well on dark materials, achieving vibrant color reproduction regardless of the substrate color.

In terms of material compatibility, the device can print directly on almost all materials. From PET plastic cups to glassware, from stainless steel thermos flasks to ceramic mugs, and even some special coating materials, the Novix CupJet-C54UV Single Pass printer offers a wide range of products. For these special materials, an optional plasma treatment system cleans the surface and enhances ink adhesion, reducing pretreatment requirements.

The Novix team has tested over 200 ink formulations to ensure optimal printing results on various materials. This broad applicability allows businesses to serve different customer needs with the same equipment, improving ROI.

ROI: Why Upgrade Now?

In an increasingly competitive market, productivity and flexibility have become core competitive advantages for businesses. While traditional screen printing has a lower initial investment, its high labor costs, low productivity, and complex multi-stage processes have made it difficult to meet market demands in the long run.

The Novix CupJet-C54UV Single Pass printer significantly reduces labor requirements due to its high automation. Traditional screen printing typically requires 2-3 people, while the UV Single Pass printer, combined with an automatic feeding system, drastically reduces labor costs, requiring only one person to complete all operations.

The equipment occupies only 2.3 square meters, yet its functionality is equivalent to a combination of multiple traditional screen printing machines. This compact design saves valuable production space and reduces material handling in the production process, lowering error rates.

For industries with rapidly growing personalized market demands, such as customized gifts, branded promotional items, and limited-edition products, the Novix CupJet-C54’s rapid changeover and mass production capabilities provide a competitive edge. No printing plates are needed; from design to finished product, it takes only minutes, allowing businesses to respond more quickly to market changes and customer needs.

As a global leader in UV Single Pass technology, Novix has always upheld “Precision Manufacturing” as its core philosophy.

We offer more than just a high-speed printer; we provide a comprehensive productivity printing solution that empowers customers to win in the future.

We are committed to helping global partners break through capacity boundaries, explore new profit opportunities, and jointly shape a smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable new era for the printing industry through continuous technological iteration and in-depth services.

Explore your personalized productivity revolution solution. Contact the Novix team now to learn about the detailed technical specifications and success stories of our high-speed UV Single Pass printers.