The UV printing space exploded in 2026. If you’re weighing a UV printer, here’s a quick map of the major brands and where each fits.
Desktop / Prosumer
- xTool O1 Omni — 4-in-1 (UV, UV DTF, plus DTG/DTF on the Fabric edition), ~$2,499–$3,499. Great range for a low entry price.
- Procolored V-series — value option, also does UV DTF transfer film.
- eufyMake E1, HeyGears G1, Anker, KAIOU, Morpho — desktop units roughly $1,600–$2,500.
Premium / Industrial
- Epson SureColor V1070 — ~$9,299, premium desktop.
- Roland — the long-standing industry gold standard.
How to Choose
Don’t shop on sticker price alone. Compare bed size (what you can print), printheads (durability + speed), ink cost, and whether it does UV DTF for curved items. And remember: UV is for hard goods — for apparel you still want production DTF.
UV Ink & Running Costs
Sticker price is only half the story — factor in ink. As a benchmark, xTool’s UV ink runs about $13.99–$19.99 per 125 ml (~$0.11–$0.16/ml, ~$83–$112 per liter), with varnish around $15.99 and high-capacity white at $23.99 for 290 ml. That puts most prints near $0.60–$1.50 each. UV uses no powder (that’s a DTF cost) — the consumables are ink plus varnish, plus laminate if you run UV DTF. Premium/industrial machines (Roland, Epson) often cost more per liter, so compare ink price alongside the hardware.
Not sure whether UV or DTF is right for your shop? Compare the methods → or ask us.
