Inkcups Extends High Throw Capabilities to Cylindrical Inkjet Printing

Inkcups launched the Helix High Throw UV Cylindrical Printer, combining cylindrical direct-to-object capabilities with High Throw technology.

Designed to accommodate height variations while decorating cylindrical and conical products, the Helix High Throw is ideal for cylindrically printing challenging and irregular shapes such as stepped and tapered vessels, those with posts for attaching handles, and items as varied as footballs and rugby balls, pet bowls, and planters. 

The key features include:

• engineered to handle height variations up to 15mm, making it ideal for decorating stepped drinkware, drinkware with posts for attaching handles, wine bottles and tumblers, large diameter jugs, mini kegs, plant pots, pet bowls, and more
• advanced product scanning capabilities for precise placement on contours
• automatic programmable tilt and height adjustment system for operations requiring conical printing, delivering accurate and dependable results on every item

Capable of printing products with a diameter range from 2.55 inches (65 mm) to 7.1 inches (180 mm) and handling height variations up to 15 mm, this advanced direct-to-object inkjet printer delivers eye-catching, seamless, full-color, 360° graphics, all from a single workstation.

Two different ink configurations are possible with the Helix High Throw, enabling businesses to adapt their setup as their production needs evolve. The six-color configuration (WW+CK+MY+LcLm+VV) delivers smooth gradients, accurate skin tones, and photo-realistic images by adding light cyan and light magenta to the standard four-color process. Spot varnish also makes it possible to enhance the look and feel of designs, as well as to deliver a range of special effects.

Derek LaChance, Digital Product Manager, Inkcups, comments: “Until now, there were always some products that traditional cylindrical inkjet printers just couldn’t accommodate. It wasn’t possible to achieve striking visuals on vessels with several different diameters and slants, but the launch of the Helix High Throw completely changes that, expanding the capabilities of the Helix range far beyond drinkware. This is something customers have been asking for since we first debuted our High Throw technology in 2025, so there’s no doubt that it’s going to be a powerful addition to many production environments.”

Sarah Hall, Program Manager – Cylinder Printers, Inkcups, adds: “What’s especially exciting is the ability to decorate larger, uniquely shaped items such as plant pots and footballs, opening the door to entirely new application possibilities. It’s inspiring to push beyond the traditional limits of helical printing, and we’re looking forward to seeing the creative ways our customers use the Helix High Throw to expand and diversify their offerings.”