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UV Printer Price Guide: What Drives the Cost

A UV printer's price is set by print area, printhead count and model, ink channels, UV curing power, fixture design and automation. Two machines with the same bed size can differ several times over for that reason. The ranges below cover three representative YOWILL models at EXW Shenzhen terms.

Price ranges by model

Model Format Price range
F3360

Single printhead and compact bed keep the entry price low.

 330 × 600 mm US$2,000-2,500
F6090

Wider bed plus the three-head colour, white and varnish configuration set the range.

 600 × 900 mm US$3,500-4,500
F1613

Four printheads, industrial frame and a larger UV curing module drive the price.

 1600 × 1300 mm US$8,500-12,500
  • EXW Shenzhen, standard configuration.
  • Excludes freight, duties, installation and optional fixtures.
  • Quoted in USD; RMB settlement uses the rate on the invoice date.
  • Final quotation is confirmed against the configuration list.

Last updated 2026-11-06

The seven factors behind a UV printer quote

Every line below is a quotable variable. Ask for the list before comparing two suppliers, because the headline price usually hides a different configuration.

Printhead count and model
Each additional head adds hardware cost and a thinner ink film, but also more alignment and maintenance. Head generation matters as much as head count.
Print area
A larger bed needs a longer gantry, a heavier frame and more stable substrate transport. Bed size also decides how many parts fit per pass.
Ink configuration
Adding white, varnish or glue channels means extra heads, extra ink lines and a larger circulation system. Colour sets are chosen per substrate.
UV-LED curing and cooling
Curing power is matched to print speed and ink load. A larger lamp array and its cooling add cost, while underpowered curing caps throughput.
Fixtures, loading and automation
Custom jigs, vacuum zones, loaders and height sensing raise the price. They cut setup time per part and matter most for short, mixed runs.
RIP software and after-sales support
RIP licences, colour profiles, operator training and the spare-parts schedule are quotable line items. Support terms vary by destination and duty cycle.
Freight, duties and installation
Export packing, sea or air freight, destination duties and on-site commissioning sit outside the EXW price. Ask for a delivered quote separately.

Entry configuration vs production configuration

The widest price gap is not between models. It is between a single-head entry build and a multi-head production build across the range, because each added variable changes hardware, ink supply and curing.

Entry build

  • One printhead over a compact bed
  • CMYK plus white on a single head, no varnish or glue channel
  • Manual height adjustment and simple fixturing
  • Smaller UV-LED module

Production build

  • Multiple printheads across the bed
  • White plus varnish or glue channels
  • Vacuum zones, custom jigs or a loader
  • Larger UV-LED module and stronger cooling
  • RIP profiles built for the substrate set

Both builds are quoted against the same EXW basis. The difference shows up as line items on the configuration list, not as a discount on the model name.

How a quote is built

  1. 1

    Send the job

    Substrate, maximum part size, thickness, daily output and target finish.

  2. 2

    Confirm the configuration

    Printhead count, ink channels, curing, fixtures and software are fixed as a line-item list.

  3. 3

    Sample test

    We print your material or a matched sample and return the result with the process setting.

  4. 4

    Quotation

    The quote follows the confirmed configuration, with EXW and delivered terms separated.

  5. 5

    Build and ship

    Production, pre-shipment check, export packing and commissioning documents.

FAQ

How much does a UV printer cost?
For the three models we quote most often, EXW Shenzhen ranges run from US$2,000 to US$12,500, depending on print area and printhead count. Compact A3-format machines sit at the lower end, while four-printhead industrial formats sit at the upper end. Every quote is confirmed against a configuration list, not the model name alone.
Why do two printers with the same print size cost differently?
Print size sets the bed, not the whole machine. Printhead count and model, ink channels, UV curing power, fixture design and automation each add cost. A single-head machine and a four-head machine with white and varnish can share a bed size and still differ by several times in price. The configuration list, not the format, drives the quote.
Is the price EXW or delivered?
Listed ranges are EXW Shenzhen for standard configurations. They exclude freight, import duties, installation, training and optional fixtures. We quote delivered terms separately once the destination port and Incoterm are known. Ask for a delivered quote if you need the total landed cost before comparing suppliers, because freight can change the ranking between two similar machines.
Do these ranges include printheads, ink or RIP software?
They include the printheads fitted to the standard configuration. Ink is not included, because volume and colour set change with the job. RIP software is included when the standard bundle specifies it; optional RIP versions and additional seats are quoted separately. Wear parts, spare heads and a starter ink set can be added to the quotation on request.
Why is a 6090 cheaper than a 1613?
The 6090 uses a 600 by 900 millimetre bed and a lighter gantry, so it needs fewer printheads and a smaller UV curing module. The 1613 carries a 1600 by 1300 millimetre bed, a heavier industrial frame and four printheads to hold output across the larger area. More heads, more curing power and a stiffer frame account for most of the difference.
Can I get a price for a custom configuration?
Yes. Send the substrate, maximum part size, required height, ink set, target output and any fixture or automation requirement. We return a configuration list with line-item pricing, then a sample test on your material before the quotation is finalised. Custom builds are quoted EXW Shenzhen on the same basis as the standard ranges above.

Get a configuration-based quote

Send the substrate and part size. We will reply with a configuration list and price range for that build.

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