Segment
Machines for promotional products, gifts, and customized items
For gift and product personalization, TEKNOVA brings together UV flatbed printing, DTF UV, sublimation, and laser engraving under a single supplier. The UV FB PRIME 6090 Printer prints directly onto rigid materials—mugs, water bottles, phone cases, keychains, flash drives, and packaging—with UV light curing and white ink for dark items.
The personalization market thrives on variety: each client requests a different product, artwork, and run size. Equipment that prints directly onto objects, without screens and without minimum print runs, makes it possible to handle everything from single gifts to corporate batches.
Choosing the technology depends on the material. Rigid and irregular surfaces call for UV or DTF UV printing; light fabrics and polyester call for sublimation; metals and permanent marking call for fiber or UV laser engraving.
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UV FB PRIME 6090: direct printing on promotional items and rigid materials
The UV FB PRIME 6090 prints directly onto rigid objects—mugs, water bottles, phone cases, keychains, and packaging—with instant UV curing and white ink for dark items, with no screens and no minimum order.
- 60 × 90 cm bed for objects and rigid materials
- Ultraviolet light curing: the part comes out ready from the machine
- White ink and varnish for dark substrates and finishing effects
- Combines with DTF UV, sublimation, and laser to expand the product mix
Technical comparison
| Specification | UV Flatbed Printer PRIME 6090 | DTF UV Printer PRIME 30X i1600 | PRIME 180X i3200 Sublimation Printer — 1 Printhead | Fiber Engraving Laser GRABB | KUTT A3 Single Cutting Plotter | KUTT A3 Double Cutting Plotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | UV Flatbed Printer PRIME 6090 | DTF UV Printer PRIME 30X i1600 | PRIME 180X i3200 Sublimation Printer — 1 Printhead | Fiber Engraving Laser GRABB | KUTT A3 Single Cutting Plotter | KUTT A3 Double Cutting Plotter |
| Category | UV | DTF | Sublimation | Laser | Cutting plotter | Cutting plotter |
| Description | PRIME UV 6090 Epson printer plotter, for rigid and flexible materials, with CMYK, white, and varnish | PET film printer for transfer onto fabrics such as cotton and polyester | Sublimation ink-based printing equipment for media up to 180cm wide | — | — | — |
Sublimation
PRIME 180X i3200 Sublimation Printer — 1 Printhead
1.80 m sublimation printer with single i3200 printhead.
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Laser
Fiber Engraving Laser GRABB
Fiber laser engraver for marking metals and other materials.
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Cutting plotter
KUTT A3 Single Cutting Plotter
A3 Single Plotter with automatic contour cut.
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Cutting plotter
KUTT A3 Double Cutting Plotter
A3 Double Plotter with contour cut and crease.
Explore machineHow to customize a promotional gift with UV printing
- Step 1
Prepare the artwork
Generate the artwork in the RIP with a white layer when the piece is dark or transparent.
- Step 2
Secure the object
Position the promotional item on the 60 × 90 cm table, level and firm, respecting the maximum working height.
- Step 3
Print
Send the file: the ink is cured by UV light at the moment of printing, with zero drying time.
- Step 4
Check and pack
The piece comes out ready for delivery — check the artwork alignment and pack the product.
Frequently asked questions — Customization
Which machine to use to customize mugs and water bottles?
For rigid objects like mugs, water bottles, and phone cases, UV flatbed printing—such as the UV FB PRIME 6090, with a 60 × 90 cm bed—prints directly onto the piece with instant curing.
Does UV printing print on dark substrates?
Yes. White ink is printed as a base under the color artwork, allowing you to customize dark and transparent items with vibrant colors.
What is the difference between UV printing and UV DTF?
The UV flatbed prints directly onto the object resting on the bed. UV DTF generates a UV-cured transfer sticker, applied manually to irregular surfaces or items that do not fit on the bed.
Can metal be customized with engraving?
Yes. Fiber laser engravers, such as the GRABB Fiber, perform permanent marking on metals—ideal for flash drives, metal pens, and corporate gifts.
Which technology to choose to get started in the personalization market?
It depends on your core product: UV flatbed for rigid substrates, sublimation for light-colored fabrics and polyester mugs, UV DTF for transfer decals, and laser for metals. The TEKNOVA team will guide your choice based on your product mix.