The XJET is a UV LED printer, and this ink adheres like no other! We have taken a razor to the ink right out of the machine and it holds strong. This ink is cured instantly on the machine by a UV LED light, meaning it cures at very low temperatures. So lets say you would like to print on special iPhone cases that contain electronics such as a backup battery, well a typical UV light would heat that case up and potentially damage the electronics contained inside. With a low temp LED light, you will never worry again because there is no risk of overheating. You could even print directly onto the iPhone!

The smartphone industry is continuously growing, there are 5 billion mobile phone users around the world. That’s a lot of phones that require a case! The XJET industrial inkjet printer is the one and only machine that is capable of handling a high volume of prints while maintaining a high resolution of 1200dpi. Visit Inkcups.com for more information.

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Inkcups Now Corp. started the year in a new 26,000 square foot facility designed for efficiency that allows it to consolidate its headquarters, production and warehouse in one place.

“This gives us a launching board to develop new products, and focus on technical and customer services,” said President Ben Adner, in a telephone interview.

The Danvers, Mass., company is a supplier for the pad printing, garment tag printing and specialty inkjet printing industry.

Adner said the new building more than doubles its capacity. The company had been located in Danvers about a mile away, occupying space in three different buildings.

Check out the article here!

Screen Printed Gloves (Click for a close-up)

These gloves were inserted onto each fixture and then they were screen printed and cured in less than 30 seconds! This machine has the ability to print about 1800 pieces per hour! Hows that for high production? Just take a look at that picture! With the R160, you will get the same high quality print every time. Only available from Inkcups Now!

Printer used in this project:
Type: Screen Printing Machine
Brand: ICN
Model: R-160
Standard applications: koozies, bags, notebooks, gloves, garment neck labels (tags), sleeves, accessories, etc…

More info: R160 T-Shirt Screen Printing Machine page

Industrial Inkjet Printer (click to enlarge)

What makes this different than another UV inkjet printer? Take one look at this machine and you can tell it is unique. On top of the fast production speed (5 times faster then the Mimaki UJF-3042) and high image quality (1200 x 1200dpi), the XJET also features a conveyorized table with a programmable servo controlled load station for extremely fast loading of parts. The XJET can print an area of 500 x 600mm in just 90 seconds flat! Got large parts? No problem. The XJET can print on parts up to 5.75 inches in height.

Standard Features:

• 6 print heads (CMYKWW)
• 2 UV LED curing systems with bottle
• 19.7″ x 23.6″ (500mm x 600mm) print area
• 5.75″ vertical height adjust (Z)
• Programmable servo controlled load station (patent pending)
• Conveyorized parts handling
• High speed uni- or bi-directional printing
• Programmable platform height adjustment (z-axis)
• Variable quality settings up to 1200 x 1200 DPI
• Variable dot size (7pl, 14pl, 21pl)
• High opaque white ink
• Industrial PC with RIP software
• Staggered print head for simultaneous white and color printing
• Bulk ink system
• Automatic negative pressure ink maintenance system
• Automatic white ink maintenance
• Industrial construction

The greatest inkjet printer in the industry also needs the greatest warranty in the industry, Inkcup Care. The Inkcup Care warranty for the machine means you are completely covered. What’s included? Replacement parts…FREE. Cant install it yourself? Labor and expenses….FREE. And of course you receive unsurpassed tech support from Inkcups Now.

For more information about the XJET, please visit: Inkcups.com.

R160-Screen Printer (click to enlarge)

This high speed automated screen printer is ideal for screen printing shops who always wanted to begin pad printing, yet didn’t want to learn a whole new method of printing. This machine easily allows for tag label printing which was popularized by pad printing machines.

Pad printers will also feel right at home with the R 160 because of its ease of use. The R 160 is a self-contained unit that not only prints automatically, but cures the ink as well. The only thing the operator has to do is remove and attach new parts. The R 160 is a great new addition to the ICN team and is the perfect machine for those looking to enhance their print shop.

Printer used in this project:
Type: Automatic Screen Printer
Brand: ICN
Model: R160
Standard applications: Garment tag printing, promotional products, etc….
More info: T-Shirt Screen Printing Machine – R160 page

EdiJET - Edible Ink Printer (click to enlarge)

This edible inkjet printer, the EdiJET is perfect for printing any graphic on a light colored or white item. With this direct-to-part system, just print the digital file to the inkjet – and within minutes your products are decorated with crisp edible images.

Printer used in this project:
Type: Edible Inkjet Printer
Brand: EdiJET
Model: Edible Inkjet Printer
Standard applications: Cookies, Cakes, Marshmallows, Candies, Frosted products, etc…
More info: The EdiJET Edible Inkjet Printer page

Chat live on Inkcups Now!

Question about our pad printing equipment or about a particular ink series? We will have a solution for you. The live chat function serves as an excellent medium for communication between Inkcups Now and visitors to the website. We are very excited to have this chat technology be apart of our webpage! We are continually striving to provide the industry’s best customer service from technical experts. Our chat service is not outsourced, you will be chatting with REAL Inkcups Now employees from our headquarters location.

Try out the Chat today! Just visit: Inkcups.com and click on the green and blue chat icon.

1. WE TURNED 10!
Inkcups Now celebrated its 10th year as a company! Starting out selling ink cups out of his basement, Ben Adner (President and founder) quickly turned this small company into a market leader in 10 short years! Even receiving the honor of being named entrepreneur of the year!

2. INKCUPS NOW EXPANDS THEIR FACILITY
In early 2011 Inkcups Now decided that we needed more space! We were expanding our inventory and simply could not house it all in a single place. We moved our entire ink, thinner and auxiliary line to a state of the art facility. We now have a larger inventory and faster than ever turnaround!

3. INCREASED WORK FORCE
Throughout the year Inkcups Now has obtained new employees in all departments of the company. We expanded our production department, our corporate sector and our sales department. We also have more international sales representatives in Central and South America.

4. INTRODUCED THE ICN-2200PS
The ICN-2200PS revolutionized 2 color pad printing. The reason why this machine is so effective in printing 2 colors is the fact that the parts do not move, only the pads, ensuring flawless 2nd color registration. The ICN-2200PS is also much faster than typical 2 color pad printing machines. The 2200PS is the most advanced 2 color pad printer on the market.

5. INTRODUCED THE ICN-B150
The ICN-B150, also known as the big brother to the ICN-B100, was an excellent addition to the ICN line of pad printers. This pad printer is a bench top model that now allows users to place in smaller work cells, yet can accommodate images up to 150mm in diameter. A great addition to any print shop!

6. INTRODUCED THE ICN-2200PSx
The ICN-2200PS was a great achievement for Inkcups Now and the printing industry as a whole. However, we managed to increase the speed of the machine by giving it an independent cup drive. The 2200PSx managed to increase the overall speed of the machine by 40%. This is now the fastest pad printer on the market today.

7. CREATED A ROTARY MODULE FOR THE MIMAKI UJF-3042
We built the first and only proprietary head lift system and rotary module for the Mimaki UJF-3042. The head lift system raises the print head to allow it to print on items up to 5 inches in height instead of the standard 2 inches. The rotary module gives the machine the ability to print on cylindrical objects, 360 degrees around.

8. NEW PLATE MATERIALS
We introduced new plate materials to the market for pad printing. Our premium orange laser plates are perfect for garment tag printing. Our gold plate material is great for doctoring because it has such a smooth glossy finish.

9. NEW TOUGHCUP
We redeveloped our ToughCup coating for the VersaCup Inkcup to be as tough as ever! The new coating even resists ink. The ink can literally sit over 48hours and harden inside the cup, no matter what the ink can be removed with just a single paper towel. A lot of companies have tried to introduce “green” products this year, Inkcups Now, however was the only one to truly succeed because there is no need to use chemicals and there is nothing to throw away.

10. SILICONE INK
Inkcups Now had begun selling a silicone ink that will adhere to any silicone material. The ink is available for pad printing and screen printing. The silicone ink can withstand extreme temperatures and will not crack or peel when bent.

What’s to come????
We plan on having another stellar year! We are going to continue to grow as a company. We are going to introduce a whole line of new machines, modifications to old machines, and continue to provide the best customer service in the industry.

What do you most want to see from Inkcups Now in 2012?

Laser Etching Artwork Template (Click to enlarge)

Simply open the attached file in adobe illustrator or any other artwork programs to use the template. If the image does not seem to fit, contact an ICN technician, they are always happy to help!

Recommended Ink cups to use in this Project:
ICN VersaCup (available in 90mm or 150mm in size)
Updated ToughCup coating is also available:
Ink resistant coating! No more chemicals to clean your cup.
For more information about Ink cups from Inkcups Now, visit: Inkcups.com/Inkcups

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