An amperometric method for the determination of copper ions has been developed using disposable, screen-printed electrodes modified with the ligand bis-cyclohexanone oxaldihydrazone. The electrodes operate at +250 mV versus SCE, giving a linear response to copper across the range 0.03-0.3 mM (r = 0.983, n = 13). The effect on the electrode response of variations in pH, temperature, ligand concentration and storage time are outlined; as well as the effect of competing cations including magnesium, barium, ammonium, calcium, cobalt, iron(III), nickel and zinc.