Digitally Printed Cans

Digitally Printed Cans

Bold Branding, Right on the Can

Digitally printed cans provide your brand with a blank canvas to turn your design into a beverage your customers can’t resist picking up. With no tooling costs, fast production, and a high-quality, seamless finish, your product will look great and get to market quickly. Plus, the process is environmentally sustainable, so you can feel good about the impact you’re making.

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Benefits


No Tooling Costs

Beer, wine and beverage makers save money right from the start because there are no tooling costs or setup costs involved in digitally printed cans.

Fast Production

Digitally printed cans offer quick turnaround times, with lead times as short as 10 days after approval. This allows you to get your product to market faster.

High Resolution Printing

900 DPI resolution (printer nerd speak for super sharp and clear) results in a high-def look that makes your cans stand out on the shelf.

Sustainable

Digitally printed cans reduce plastic waste and are fully recyclable, which can boost your appeal to eco-conscious consumers.

Standard Finishing

A smooth, non-reflective finish that gives your cans a modern, understated look.

A shiny, reflective finish that makes colors pop and gives your design a vibrant, eye-catching appeal.

A selective gloss finish that adds contrast by highlighting specific areas of your design.

A raised, tactile finish that not only looks impressive but gives your can a unique feel that stands out to the touch.


Why Blue Label

Fast Production

We pride ourselves on speedy production and shipping times, producing your digitally printed cans in around 10 days*. 

Quotes in 24 Hours

Blue Label Packaging sets the bar for responsive service, providing customized quotes for custom label printing jobs in less than 24 hours.

Label Expertise

Our label experts are involved in every step of the process, from helping you choose the perfect beer label materials to monitoring your custom label projects through all steps of the production process. 

Low Minimum Order Quantities

Because we work with businesses of every size, we have low minimum order quantities for digitally printed cans. Our minimum order quantity is 5 layers per SKU, which is approximately 1,945 cans per order. This ensures efficient production without sacrificing quality.

Ordering Process

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1. Get a Quote

1. Get a Quote

Get a Quote

You’ll get a quote in less than 24 hours. No unnecessary costs, just competitive prices.

2. Proofing

2. Proofing

Proofing

Review online proofs of your digitally printed cans for quick and easy approvals. 

3. Print & Ship

3. Print & Ship

Turnaround Time

No expensive plates or time-consuming setup.  After approval, our standard lead time is around 10 days. This fast production allows you to get your product to market quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer 12 oz. standard, 12 oz. sleek, and 16 oz. standard cans.

Yes, we offer standard silver 202 ends (lids). Additional color options are available upon request, though lead times may vary depending on the option.

After approval, our standard lead time is around 10 days*. This fast production allows you to get your product to market quickly.

Yes, our minimum order quantity is 5 layers per SKU, which is approximately 1,945 cans per order. This ensures efficient production without sacrificing quality.

We can reproduce 95% of the Pantone Plus Color Book. We use a CMYK color strategy, enhanced with light cyan, light magenta, orange, and white  inks to capture fine details and produce vibrant, high-definition images. This extended color range and precision mean your cans will stand out with bold, true-to-life colors.

We offer FTL and LTL shipping options as well as pick-up.

Our preferred file formats are Adobe Illustrator or High-Resolution PDF. You can view our complete artwork file standards checklist here.

Yes, we provide a digital proof via email for your approval before printing. This allows you to review the design, including positioning, color accuracy, and text legibility. Once the digital proof is approved, we will produce a physical “pilot can” for your final approval before moving into full production. Our proofing process ensures your complete satisfaction.

While Blue Label Packaging does not directly offer label design services, we do have resources to help with your custom label design needs. We maintain a directory of Blue Label Approved designers who specialize in label design and understand the unique requirements and technical details involved. We also showcase a gallery of label designs for inspiration.

We can reproduce 95% of the Pantone Plus Color Book. We use a CMYK color strategy, enhanced with light cyan, light magenta, orange, and white  inks to capture fine details and produce vibrant, high-definition images. This extended color range and precision mean your cans will stand out with bold, true-to-life colors.

Custom Labels

Custom Labels

* after artwork approval for standard products