UV Double Sided Printer
Large Format UV Double-Sided Printers
Print both sides of your banners, flags and backlit graphics in a single pass. Our large format UV double-sided printers print front and back at the same time, with no flipping, reloading or manual alignment, so a two-sided job needs one setup instead of two.
Configurations include dual carriages, multi-row print heads and optional white ink for day/night lightbox work. UV curing means prints are dry and ready to finish the moment they leave the machine.
Every printer is backed by UK installation, training and warranty from China Print Supplies. Browse the range below, or talk to our team about the right model for your volumes.
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What is a UV double-sided printer?
A UV double-sided printer prints both faces of your media in a single pass. Separate print head sets sit above and below the media path, so the front and back are printed at the same time and cured instantly with UV LED lamps.
There is no flipping, no reloading and no re-registering the second side by eye. The machine holds both images in alignment as the media travels, so what you see on the front lines up with the back every time. For sign shops running two-sided work, that removes the slowest and most error-prone step in the job.
What can you print?
Double-sided UV printing suits any graphic that will be seen from both sides, or lit from behind:
- Banners – PVC and blockout banners for events, retail and hanging displays, with full colour on both faces.
- Flags – feather flags, teardrops and street banners where the reverse needs to read correctly, not as a show-through mirror image.
- Backlit and lightbox graphics – day/night prints with colour front and back and a white layer between, so the graphic looks right whether the light is on or off.
- Window displays – graphics that face customers outside and staff inside, with different artwork on each side if needed.
- Rigid boards – on models configured for rigid media, double-sided hanging signs and point-of-sale boards.
Because UV inks cure on contact, prints are dry the moment they leave the machine. They can go straight to finishing, hemming or eyeleting without waiting.
Double-sided vs single-sided printing with a flip
Most shops produce two-sided work on a single-sided printer: print the front, flip the media, reload and print the back. Here is how that compares with a dedicated double-sided machine.
| UV double-sided printer | Single-sided printer + flip | |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | One load, one pass, both sides done | Two loads, a manual flip and a second setup per job |
| Waste | Minimal; no second-side test prints | Misaligned second sides are scrapped and reprinted |
| Registration accuracy | Front and back aligned automatically in one pass | Depends on operator skill and how the media was reloaded |
| Throughput | Both sides finished at single-pass speed | Roughly half, plus downtime between sides |
| Ink curing between sides | Not needed; both sides cure together | First side must be fully cured before handling |
On occasional jobs, flipping works. Once two-sided work becomes a regular part of your order book, the time and reprints add up quickly.
Who is it for?
A UV double-sided printer makes most sense for businesses producing two-sided graphics week in, week out:
- Sign shops handling retail, hospitality and event signage with double-sided hanging graphics.
- Banner and flag producers running repeat volume where every minute of operator time per job counts.
- Display and exhibition specialists producing lightbox, backlit and window graphics to tight deadlines.
- Trade printers who want to offer two-sided work to other sign companies without tying up a single-sided machine for twice as long.
If two-sided work is a small share of what you print, a UV hybrid printer may be the better fit. Our team will tell you honestly which suits your workload.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a double-sided UV printer work?
Print heads above and below the media print the front and back in the same pass. UV LED lamps cure both sides instantly, and the machine keeps the two images aligned as the media moves through.
Can it print different artwork on each side?
Yes. You can print the same design on both sides, a mirrored design for show-through, or completely different artwork front and back. Each side is set up as its own file in the RIP software.
What materials can it handle?
Typical media include PVC and blockout banner, flag fabric, backlit film and lightbox materials. Some models also handle rigid boards. Tell us what you print most and we’ll confirm compatibility, or send samples for a test print.
Do I need to flip the media?
No. Both sides print in one pass, so there’s no flipping, reloading or manual registration. That’s where most of the labour and waste savings come from.
What does a double-sided UV printer cost?
Our range runs from £115,000 to £210,000. Price depends on print width, head configuration, ink setup (including white and varnish) and whether the machine handles roll media only or rigid too.
What support is included in the UK?
Every machine comes with UK installation, operator training and warranty, backed by our UK service team. We also supply UV inks and spare parts from the UK to keep you printing.