UV Printing Services NZ – Full Colour Custom Digital Printing

Looking for high-quality UV printing in New Zealand? We are based in Auckland and ship nationwide. 

At A Personal Touch, we specialise in full colour, direct-to-surface printing on a wide range of products - creating vibrant, durable designs that stand out.

Unlike engraving, UV printing allows for:

• Full colour designs 🌈
• Matte or gloss finish
• Fine detail and gradients
• Logos, photos, and complex artwork

✨ What is UV Printing?

UV printing is a process where ink is printed directly onto a surface and instantly cured using ultraviolet light.

This creates a:

• Crisp, high-resolution finish
• Durable print that won’t easily fade
• Slightly raised, tactile feel

It’s perfect for designs that need colour, detail, and impact.

🎯 What Can Be UV Printed?

We UV print on a range of materials, including:

• Acrylic
• Wood
• Some coated metals
• Glass (a primer is required)
• Corflute
• ACM

👉 The key factor is the surface compatibility and coating

⚠️ Do You Print on Customer-Supplied Items?

Short answer: usually no but we're happy to discuss this with you!

While UV printing is incredibly versatile, it is also very surface-dependent.

For this reason, we strongly prefer to supply the items ourselves.

💡 Why we supply the items:

• ✅ We know the coating is compatible
• ✅ We can guarantee print quality
• ✅ We can ensure proper adhesion
• ✅ We reduce the risk of print failure

With customer-supplied items, there’s often:

• Unknown coatings
• Surface treatments that reject ink
• Inconsistent results

👉 And we’re not about putting our name on something that won’t last.

👍 Exceptions:

In some cases, we may be able to print on supplied items — but this is assessed on a case-by-case basis and may require testing.

💲 How Much Does UV Printing Cost?

UV printing pricing depends on:

• Print size (we often calculate per cm²)
• Number of colours / complexity
• Material type
• Setup requirements

💡 We can usually provide a quick estimate if you send:

• Your design
• Print size
• Quantity
• Item details

For bulk or business orders, we’ll provide a full quote.

🧠 UV Printing vs Engraving – What’s the Difference?

UV Printing

• Full colour (CMYK + W)
• Great for logos, photos, and detailed designs
• Options for matte or gloss finish

Laser Engraving

• Usually a stainless steel or black finish (no colour)
• Exceptionally durable
• Textured or recessed

👉 Not sure which is best? We’ll guide you based on your product and design.