A direct to shape (DTS) printer including a plurality of inkjet print head channels configured to deposit ink on an external surface of the vessel and at least one laser pinning module configured to provide light having a first peak power density to at least partially cure the ink deposited on the surface of the vessel to enable further printing before final curing is disclosed. The DTS printer can also include a final curing module configured to provide light having a second peak power density to fully cure the ink deposited on the surface of the vessel.