Glass
UV printing on glass panels, samples and decor
Glass printing rewards clean workflow, adhesion testing and careful white ink setup. It is a premium use case for flatbed UV.
Prepare surfaceGlass needs clean handling and often primer or adhesion promoter depending on use.
Print reverseReverse printing protects graphics and gives a polished face for decor and displays.
Package safelyMargin disappears fast if premium pieces scratch, chip or arrive without protection.
Why glass can be worth the care
Glass panels, interior decor, recognition pieces and product samples feel expensive. A UV flatbed can print directly, layer white, and add varnish effects that make the piece look custom rather than mass-produced. The buyer is usually paying for the finished visual result, not a low-cost print.
Adhesion and expectations
Glass is less forgiving than PVC or acrylic. The shop should test primer, cleaning method, cure strength, scratch resistance and intended use before promising durability. A display sample and a permanent-use panel may need different preparation.
Machine recommendation
A 9060 class flatbed works for samples, awards and smaller decor pieces. A larger 1313 bed fits bigger panels and multi-up work. Choose vision positioning if blanks are pre-cut or expensive enough that placement errors hurt.
Printers that fit this application.
Start here, then ask us to narrow the configuration around your media size, monthly volume and workflow.
Audley UV1313 I3200-U1 Flatbed
The UV1313 gives you a much bigger rigid-media platform while keeping the economics of an Epson I3200-U1 print system.
From $16,900View details
Audley UV9060 I3200-U1 Flatbed
Three Epson I3200-U1 heads give the UV9060 the speed and print quality small shops want without the capital load of a premium-brand flatbed.
From $8,900View details