What Can you Print with a Pad Printer?

What Can you Print with a Pad Printer?

Pad printers are versatile. These pad printing machines come in a variety of sizes. With these machines and technology, you can print on almost everything from:

  • textiles
  • plastics
  • glass
  • metal
  • silicone
  • wood
  • leather
  • sporting goods
  • promotional items
  • electronics
  • drink-ware

The only limit to what you can print is the size of the part. Some pad printers, like the Volta M2150 can print up to 5" diameter. 


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