Printed Soda Cans
Digitally printed aluminum cans for craft soda, sparkling water, and non-alcoholic beverage brands.
If you’re launching a new soda, adding a flavor to your lineup, or testing a sparkling water line, printed cans give you shelf presence without the kind of commitment that ties up cash in a warehouse. We print your cans digitally, so there are no plates to pay for, no 50,000-can minimums per design, and no long setup before production starts. Runs start at a few thousand cans per SKU, and standard lead time is around 10 days after you approve the proof.
Why brands choose printed cans over other can formats
Standard Finishing
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A smooth, non-reflective finish that gives your cans a modern, understated look.
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A shiny, reflective finish that makes colors pop and gives your design a vibrant, eye-catching appeal.
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A selective gloss finish that adds contrast by highlighting specific areas of your design.
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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.
In-House Expertise
Our in-house experts are involved in every step of the process, from helping you choose the perfect features to monitoring your custom printed can projects through all steps of the production process.
Low Minimum Order Quantities
Because we work with businesses of every size, we offer low minimum order quantities starting at just a few thousand printed cans.
Ordering Process
Printed Cans Learning Library
Frequently Asked Questions
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We print 12 oz. standard, 12 oz. sleek, and 16 oz. standard cans. That covers most of the formats craft soda, sparkling water, functional beverage, and energy drink brands use.
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Yes, we offer standard LOE 202 ends (lids). Additional color options are available upon request, though lead times may vary depending on the option.
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After approval, our standard lead time is around 10 days*. This fast production allows you to get your product to market quickly.
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Yes, our minimum is typically around 4,000 cans per SKU. That’s far below the 50,000+ unit minimums traditional (offset-printed) cans require. We can run this low because we print digitally: no plate tooling means no large production run needed to justify the job. That makes smaller orders realistic for seasonal releases, limited runs, market tests, and smaller distribution footprints.
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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.
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We offer FTL and LTL shipping options as well as pick-up.
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Our preferred file formats are Adobe Illustrator or High-Resolution PDF. You can view more guidelines on our printed can templates below.
12oz Standard Printed Can Template
12oz Sleek Printed Can Template
16oz Standard Printed Can Template
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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.
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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.
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All dunnage (pallets, separator/slip sheets, and top frames) used to ship cans is re-usable and should be returned directly to Blue Label Packaging to receive full credit. For more details, view our dunnage return guidelines.
* after artwork approval for standard products