Mug Presses
Mug Presses: versatility and precision for customizing drinkware
Mug presses are heat transfer machines specifically designed to apply custom designs onto cylindrical or conical surfaces such as mugs, bottles, jugs, tumblers, or thermoses. They use controlled heat and pressure to apply images, logos, or illustrations with long-lasting, high-quality results. These presses are essential for techniques such as sublimation, DTF, and other heat transfer variations, as they deliver sharp, durable finishes on various materials including ceramic, metal, or coated polymers.
Advantages of InkOne Mug Presses
InkOne mug presses combine ease of use, robust design, and compatibility with multiple formats. They feature digital control systems, wraparound heating elements, and interchangeable accessories that allow you to customize everything from cylindrical and conical mugs to metal bottles and thermoses. Thanks to their advanced technology, they are ideal for both beginners and established businesses looking to expand their customization capabilities.
- Wide range of options: from entry-level solutions like the InkOne M1 for pressing one mug at a time, to mid-range options like the InkOne M2 for pressing two mugs simultaneously or other drinkware, up to high-efficiency models like the InkOne M5, capable of sublimating up to five mugs at once with individual temperature and time controls.
- True versatility: compatible with multiple diameters and shapes thanks to interchangeable heating elements (optional on some models).
- Advanced technology: equipped with digital temperature and time controls, InkOne presses ensure consistent, high-quality results with every transfer.
- Professional design: built with high-quality materials, reinforced frames, and safety features, they are engineered for intensive use, ensuring long service life and optimal performance.
- Technical support and assistance: we provide specialized technical service and expert guidance for troubleshooting and repairs, ensuring you always have the support you need.
- Spare parts available: we stock replacement parts for all our machines, making quick repairs easy and keeping your equipment performing at its best.
- Warranty: all our presses come with a 3-year warranty.
Mug Press InkOne M1
Compact, easy to use, and compatible with standard mugs.
Ideal for getting started with mug sublimation while achieving professional-quality results. Designed for users who want consistent, high-quality output from the very first use. It allows sublimation on 11 to 15 oz mugs, both cylindrical and conical shapes, with digital controls for precise temperature and time adjustment. It supports optional heating elements, and its quick-change system requires no tools.
Mug Press InkOne M1 Pro
Total versatility for sublimating mugs, tumblers, and bottles in various formats.
A compact yet professional solution that allows you to work with cylindrical mugs (11–15 oz and 6–10 oz) and conical ones (12 oz and 17 oz). It features even pressure distribution, precise digital controls, and a quick-change system that requires no tools. Includes 4 interchangeable heating elements for maximum compatibility.
Mug Press InkOne M2
6-in-1 versatility to sublimate more mug types in less time.
Designed to sublimate one or two mugs at a time, it includes 6 heating elements to work with cylindrical mugs (1.5 oz, 6–10 oz, 11–15 oz) and conical ones (2.5 oz, 12 oz, 17 oz). It features precise digital control, tool-free element changes, and a robust structure built for continuous production.
Mug Press InkOne M5
Maximum productivity with full control at every station.
Sublimate up to five 11 oz mugs simultaneously, each with its own individual digital controls for temperature and time. Built with a stable structure, even heating, and optimized efficiency, it’s ideal for high-volume businesses. Perfect for batch production thanks to its five independent heating elements.
Frequent questions
A mug press is a type of heat press specifically designed to personalise mugs, bottles and other cylindrical objects using heat and pressure. It is mainly used in sublimation processes, where the printed design is transferred onto the coated surface of the item. InkOne mug presses are designed to provide precise fitting and uniform temperature, ensuring consistent results in every customisation.
With a mug press, it is possible to sublimate ceramic, metal or polymer mugs, provided they have a sublimation coating. Not all mugs are suitable, so using properly coated products is essential. InkOne mug presses are designed to work with the most common market formats, making them suitable for both small-scale and continuous production.
A dedicated mug press offers greater precision, ease of use and better results when the main goal is mug customisation. InkOne mug presses are designed for users who want to focus on this product, reduce errors and improve productivity compared to multifunction solutions.
Production capacity depends on several factors. Depending on the model, a mug press can process 1, 2 or even 5 mugs at the same time. InkOne offers a wide range of presses for different production needs. Another key factor is the design being sublimated and the material of the item. As a general guideline, pressing time for a ceramic mug is usually around 180 seconds, while darker designs or solid colours may require up to 240 seconds. For stainless steel bottles or tumblers, pressing times are generally shorter.
To work with a mug press, in addition to the blank items, it is recommended to have heat-resistant tape of different widths to secure the transfer paper, protective sheets to avoid staining the press, and heat-resistant gloves for safe handling. If possible, using a cooling rack or cooling station for mugs and other items helps improve ink fixation and significantly reduces waiting times.