UV printers cure ink with ultraviolet light the moment it lands. That is why they can print on almost any hard surface: acrylic, wood, metal, glass, leather and plastic. There are three kinds, and their prices differ a lot.
UV printer prices at a glance
| Type | Typical price (delivered) | What it prints |
|---|---|---|
| Small UV flatbed (about 16 × 24 in) | $8,000–$12,000 | Phone cases, pens, awards, small gifts |
| Mid-size UV flatbed (24 × 35 in) | $11,000–$18,000 | Signs, panels, batches of small items |
| UV DTF printer, 24-inch | $12,000–$20,000 | Stickers and transfers for tumblers, glass, packaging |
| UV roll-to-roll, 60–72 in | $8,000–$15,000 | Banners, wallpaper, backlit film, soft signage |
What decides the price
- Bed or print width. Bigger beds and wider rolls cost more to build and ship.
- Printheads. Epson DX5-class heads give fine detail at a lower machine price. Epson i3200-U1 heads are faster production heads, and each extra head adds speed and more ink channels.
- Ink channels. CMYK + white is the base. Varnish adds gloss and raised effects, and needs its own head or channel.
- Extras. Vacuum beds, positioning cameras, rotary attachments for bottles, water-cooled UV lamps and built-in laminators all add to the price.
- Freight and duty. A crated flatbed weighs 450–600 lb. Ex-works prices leave sea freight, customs and US duty to you.
UV flatbed printers we sell
| Model | Bed | Heads | Price (delivered, duty paid) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PH-UV401 | 16 × 24 in | 1 × Epson DX5 | $9,490 |
| PH-UV601 | 24 × 35 in | 1 × Epson DX5 | $11,490 |
| PH-UV611 | 24 × 35 in | 1 × Epson i3200-U1 | $13,490 |
| PH-UV631 | 24 × 35 in, camera | 3 × Epson i3200-U1 | $14,490 |
| PH-UV612 | 24 × 35 in | 2 × Epson i3200-U1 | $15,490 |
The PH-UV401, PH-UV601, PH-UV611 and PH-UV612 run on standard US 110V power. The PH-UV631 gives colour, white and varnish a head each. It adds a 300 dpi positioning camera and 7.1 in of item clearance, which makes trays of mixed blanks quick to set up.
UV DTF and UV roll printers
The PH-UVDTF603 is a 24-inch UV DTF printer with three i3200 heads (colour, white, varnish), LED UV curing and a built-in laminator, at $14,490 delivered. Its transfers go onto tumblers, glass, metal and packaging by hand pressure. Not sure whether you need UV DTF or a flatbed? Read UV DTF vs UV flatbed.
For signs and large graphics, the PH-UVR170 prints 67-inch rolls with UV ink at up to 97 ft² an hour, for $9,490 delivered.
Running costs
UV ink costs more per litre than DTF or eco-solvent ink, but each item uses very little. A phone case or tumbler wrap usually takes cents of ink. The hidden cost is printheads. White UV ink must circulate, and the printer should print or run a cleaning cycle every day. See what a UV printer can print on for the materials and products that pay best.
What comes with a Printohaus UV printer
Every US price includes sea freight to your door, customs clearance and import duty. It also includes online setup and operator training, a 12-month machine warranty and remote video support. Tell our chat what you want to print, and we will match you to the right bed size and head count.
