Object holder for a direct-to-object printer

A direct-to-object print system for printing on a surface of an object, the direct-to-object print system comprising:

• at least one printhead configured to eject marking material on to a surface of an object;
• a support member positioned parallel to a plane formed by the printhead;
• an object holder comprising:
• a substantially rectangular shuttle mount with four corners, a print side and a support member side, the support member side of the substantially rectangular shuttle mount configured to slideably traverse the support member;
• four or more attachment points, wherein at least one of the four or more attachment points disposed adjacent to each of the four corners of the print side of the substantially rectangular shuttle mount;
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• a plurality of threads attached to the four or more attachment points of the print side of the substantially rectangular shuttle mount, the threads being at least partially elastomeric so the threads can be manually expanded around an object;
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• a controller configured to cause the printhead to eject marking material onto the object held by the object holder as the object passes the printhead.