UV printing on pens (Cyprus)
UV printing on pens in Cyprus — 280 nm UV-LED rotary at 1-second cure on plastic pens. Runs from 30 units, 5–7 business day lead time from Limassol.
Why UV printing on a plastic pen is the right call for full-colour artwork at low volume
A Limassol retail brand wanted 100 branded plastic pens for in-store promo, each carrying a full-colour gradient logo on the barrel. Pad printing was slow at 60 seconds per pen for 4 colours; screen printing on a curved barrel distorted the artwork. UV printing on a Mimaki UJF-7151 rotary jig at 280 nm UV-LED with 1-second cure printed the full-colour logo on the curved barrel in one pass at 1200 dpi, finished the run in 6 business days. Cost: €2.20 per pen on a Senator Super Hit plastic pen.
Models and materials that work with UV printing on a pen
UV printing works on plastic and coated metal pens. The standard grade is plastic click pen (Senator Super Hit, BIC Clic Stic). The premium tier is coated metal pen (Senator Challenger coated) at +€2.40 per unit and frosted plastic pen (Prodir DS3 Transparent) at +€1.40 per unit. Bare stainless steel does not take UV printing — choose laser engraving instead. Print placements: barrel (40×8 mm standard, max 50×10 mm), cap (30×6 mm).
UV printing specifics: 280 nm UV-LED rotary, cure, and finish on plastic
Standard production: Mimaki UJF-7151 with a rotary jig at 280 nm UV-LED lamp, 1200 dpi, 1-second cure per pass, CMYK+W ink stack with optional clear varnish for raised gloss at +€0.20 per pen. White ink underbase on coloured plastic at 100 micron density. The UV ink bonds at the molecular level with the plastic surface and is highly resistant to abrasion. The finished print survives 3+ years of daily pocket carry.
Bundling and packaging
Pens ship individually in 160×40 mm pen sleeves (€0.20 per sleeve uplift) or in a kraft gift box with a velvet lining for VIP tiers (€1.40 per box uplift). Bulk deliveries go in master cartons of 100 pens each.
Runs, lead times, and budgets
MOQ is 30 units. 100-unit runs unlock volume pricing (–€0.40 per unit). Lead time is 5–7 business days. EUR per unit at 100-quantity on a Senator Super Hit plastic pen with single-position barrel UV printing: €2.20 (Senator Super Hit) to €5.80 (Senator Challenger coated). Setup fee €25 per artwork file.
Cyprus context for UV-printed pens
UV-printed pens in Cyprus are most often ordered by Nicosia creative agencies for client-handover kits (50–200 units), Limassol retail brands for in-store promo (100–500 units), and Paphos-Larnaca hotel groups for guest welcome kits (60–200 units). The peak season is September–November and October–December (gifting season).
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest UV printing size on a pen barrel?
The standard barrel placement is 40×8 mm; the maximum is 50×10 mm.
Can UV printing reproduce a photographic image?
Limited — UV printing at this size prints solid colours and gradients. Photographic artwork loses detail at 40×8 mm.
Can UV printing include a clear varnish finish?
Yes — clear varnish for raised gloss is available at +€0.20 per pen.
How durable is UV printing on a plastic pen?
The UV ink bonds at the molecular level and survives 3+ years of daily pocket carry.
Can each pen carry a unique name?
Yes — variable-data UV printing is included up to 100 unique names. Above 100 we charge €0.20 per unique name.
Can UV printing print on bare stainless steel?
No — bare stainless does not take UV printing. Choose laser engraving instead.
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