Awards
Custom awards and plaques with an Epson printhead UV flatbed
Awards, plaques and recognition products are ideal for UV flatbed because the buyer pays for personalization and premium finish.
Personalize preciselyNames, logos, dates and serial layouts reward accurate jigs and vision alignment.
Layer effectsWhite ink, varnish and clear acrylic make the product feel premium.
Batch ceremoniesSchools, companies and events often order repeating formats with changing names.
Why awards pay back quickly
Recognition products are small enough for compact flatbeds, valuable enough to protect margin, and often sold in batches. The shop can print acrylic plaques, wood awards, metal plates, desk signs, trophy inserts and donor recognition pieces with the same core process.
Why vision positioning helps
Awards often use pre-cut or expensive blanks. Camera positioning reduces setup stress when you need to place artwork on irregular parts, routed pieces or jigs. It is not mandatory for every shop, but it becomes valuable as blank cost and personalization volume rise.
Pricing advice
Do not price awards like simple labels. Include artwork cleanup, personalization data, setup, jig time, blank cost, reprint risk, packaging and deadline pressure. The printer should make the product easier to fulfill, not turn premium work into a race to the lowest price.
Printers that fit this application.
Start here, then ask us to narrow the options around your media size, monthly volume and budget.
Audley UV9060 I3200-U1 Flatbed
A strong first serious flatbed for shops that want Epson I3200 heads, white ink and varnish without paying premium-brand money.
From $8,900View details
Audley Vision Positioning UV Printer
Vision positioning helps place artwork accurately on jigs, cut pieces, promotional blanks and products that are not perfectly square.
From $10,900View details
Audley A3 UV Printer F1080
A small-footprint UV printer for buyers who want to test custom objects, samples and gifts before buying a larger flatbed.
From $4,900View details