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Ready to invest in a UV printer but feeling lost in a sea of specs and features?
We get it. Choosing the right UV printer for your business is a huge decision and can be overwhelming.
Do you need multiple printheads or just one? What about print size and resolution? And how much should you really be spending?
We'll cover all of that and more in this post!
This is our shortlist of the 6 best UV printers on the market right now.
We'll share what you should know and how to decide which is right for you.
Need a refresher on UV printing? Get all the deets you need to know with our guides to UV printing and UV DTF.
What's the Best UV Printer in 2025?
Best UV Printers
- Best Value: Epson SureColor V1070
- Industry Favorite: Mimaki UJF-3042 MKII E
- Large Print Area: Mutoh XpertJet 461UF
- Powerful Yet Compact: LogoJET UVx40R Plus-SE
- Most Ink Colors: Roland VersaOBJECT MO-240
- Great for Tall Items: ColDesi UV 300H3F
Epson SureColor V1070
Best Value
In the past, getting your hands on a good-quality UV printer meant investing $15K or more into a machine. But the Epson SureColor V1070 has brought the price of entry WAY down.
This compact, desktop-friendly printer retails for just $8495 MSRP, which in the UV world is an absolute steal. And it's backed by the high print quality and support you expect from Epson.
The V1070 easy to use and provides ample printing space for a first foray into UV printing. And its built-in printhead wiper system makes maintenance easy and extends the life of your printer.
Specs:
- Size: 28" x 28" x 17"
- Weight: 131 lbs
- Max Print Size: 8.3" W x 11.7" L
- Max Object Thickness: 2.7"
- Max Print Resolution: 1440 x 1440 dpi
- Ink Type: UltraChrome UV Ink
- Ink Colors: CMYK, white & varnish
- Included Software: Epson Edge® Print Pro
Pricing: $8495 MSRP
Best for: Beginners and small business owners
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Mimaki UJF-3042 MKII E
Industry Favorite
Many printing businesses swear by the quality and power of Mimaki UV printers. For that kind of power, though, you'll pay a hefty price. The UJF-3042 is the entry-level model of this popular printer series, and it costs just under $20K.
If you want 360-degree printing on items like tumblers and pens, you can also purchase Mimaki's rotary accessory (called the Kebab) for around $3K.
Specs:
- Size: 53.4" x 50.8" x 33.7"
- Weight: 297.6 lbs
- Max Print Size: 11.8" W x 16.5" L
- Max Object Thickness: 6.02"
- Max Print Resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi
- Ink Type: Rigid & Flexible options
- Ink Colors: CMYK, white & varnish & primer
- Included Software: RasterLink7
Pricing: $19995 MSRP
Best for: Established printing businesses
Buy the Mimaki UJF-3042 MKII E
Mutoh XpertJet 461UF
Large Print Area
The Mutoh XpertJet 461UF is Mutoh's entry-level UV direct printer.
What shines about this model is its large printing area. You can print objects as large as 48" x 24" with a height of nearly 6 inches.
It's a big printer, but still fits on a large table or desk.
And you can save time without sacrificing quality. Mutoh's Intelligent Interweave printing technology can print pages faster without banding, which is a total win for your printing productivity.
Specs:
- Size: 46.77" x 38.27" x 23.5"
- Weight: 209.44 lbs
- Max Print Size: 12.95" W x 19.02" L
- Max Object Thickness: 5.9"
- Max Print Resolution: 1440 dpi
- Ink Type: Rigid & Flexible options
- Ink Colors: CMYK, white & varnish
- Included Software: VerteLith™ & FlexiDESIGNER MUTOH Edition 21
Pricing: $20995 MSRP
Best for: Printing on larger items
LogoJET UVx40R Plus-SE
Powerful Yet Compact
The LogoJET UVx40R Plus-SE has plenty of features that make it a powerhouse printer, yet still fits neatly on a desktop or table.
This printer isn't cheap—like most other printers on the list—but with handy features like an automatic height sensor and extra-fast printing, it's well worth the investment for a busy printing business.
Max print size doesn't disappoint at 18" x 24" with a 5-inch height. You can also buy an optional rotary attachment for 360-degree printing on round items.
One downside of the UVX40R is that it only has one printhead, compared to two or more printheads on most other printers.
Specs:
- Size: 49.5" x 35" x 28.5"
- Weight: 330 lbs
- Max Print Size: 18" W x 24" L
- Max Object Thickness: 5"
- Max Print Resolution: 720 x 2400 dpi
- Ink Type: LogoJET H2 UV Curable Ink (flexible option also available)
- Ink Colors: CMYK, white & varnish
- Included Software: LogoJET Print Pro
Pricing: $29995 MSRP
Best for: Compact workspaces
Buy the LogoJET UVx40R Plus-SE
Roland VersaOBJECT MO-240
Most Ink Colors
The Roland VersaOBJECT MO-240 brings your business tons of versatility and printing options in one machine.
You get one of the largest print areas on this list. The printer comes with two extra ink colors—orange and red—for a larger color gamut. A 7-inch color touchscreen makes printing easy. And it comes with handy features like automatic height detection.
You can buy an optional rotary attachment to print on round items. And you can buy Roland's UV DTF transfer paper to use this as a UV DTF printer.
Specs:
- Size: 63.1" x 49.9" x 30"
- Weight: 466 lbs
- Max Print Size: 18" W x 24" L
- Max Object Thickness: 8"
- Max Print Resolution: 1200 dpi
- Ink Type: Roland DG EUV5 Ink
- Ink Colors: CMYK, red and orange, white, varnish & primer
- Included Software: VersaWorks 6
Pricing: $34995 MSRP
Best for: Print companies who want more color choices
Buy the Roland VersaOBJECT MO-240
ColDesi UV 300H3F
Great for Tall Items
The ColDesi UV 300H3F features the tallest print area on this list, with up to 9 inches of printing height.
It's also the most expensive printer on the list. But for that price, you get a bunch of extra features that will save you time and effort.
For example, it carries 4 UV lamps for faster curing. It automatically adjusts printer height. It boasts a super-high print resolution. It has a built-in rotary attachment. And to make maintenance easier, it has an auto white ink circulation system.
This is a hefty printer with an equally hefty price tag, so it's best for established UV printing businesses printing at scale.
Specs:
- Size: 85" x 61" x 53"
- Weight: 1085 lbs
- Max Print Size: 24" W x 36" L
- Max Object Thickness: 9.8"
- Max Print Resolution: Not specified
- Ink Type: VividBond UV Ink
- Ink Colors: CMYK, white & varnish
- Included Software: ColDesi UV-RIP
Pricing: $40845 MSRP
Best for: Industrial-level printing companies
Best UV Printers: Comparison Table
|
Epson |
Mimaki UFJ-3042 |
Mutoh 461UF |
LogoJET UVx40R |
Roland MO-240 |
ColDesi 300H3F |
|
|
Best for |
Beginners |
Established printers |
Larger items |
Compact spaces |
Color variation |
Enterprises |
|
Size |
28” x 28” x 17” |
53.4” x 50.8” x 33.7” |
46.77” x 38.27” x 23.5” |
49.5” x 35” x 28.5” |
63.1” x 49.9” x 30” |
85” x 61” x 53” |
|
Weight |
131 lbs |
297.6 lbs |
209.44 lbs |
330 lbs |
466 lbs |
1085 lbs |
|
Max Print Size |
8.3” W x 11.7” L |
11.8” W x 16.5” L |
12.95” W x 19.02” L |
18” W x 24” L |
18” W x 24” L |
24” W x 36” L |
|
Max Object Thickness |
2.7” |
6.02” |
5.9” |
5” |
8” |
9.8” |
|
Resolution |
1440 x 1440 dpi |
1200 x 1200 dpi |
1440 dpi |
720 x 2400 dpi |
1200 dpi |
Unknown |
|
Ink Type |
UltraChrome UV Ink |
Rigid & Flexible options |
Rigid & Flexible options |
Rigid & Flexible options |
Roland DG EUV5 Ink |
VividBond UV Ink |
|
Ink Colors |
CMYKWV |
CMYKWV & primer |
CMYKWV |
CMYKWV |
CMYKWV & red & orange & primer |
CMYKWV |
|
Software |
Epson Edge® Print Pro |
RasterLink7 |
VerteLith™ & FlexiDESIGNER MUTOH |
LogoJET Print Pro |
VersaWorks 6 |
ColDesi UV-RIP |
|
Pricing |
$8495 |
$19995 |
$20995 |
$29995 |
$34995 |
$40845 |
*Note: These are US prices but may not apply to all regions. Prices are from October 2024.
What About Cheaper UV Printers?
Early in this article, we mentioned that UV printers—even the most basic models—usually cost $15K or more.
But if you've shopped for UV printers, you may have seen some affordable models for lower prices, like $5K or even $2K.
So why didn't we include any of those low-cost printers on our list?
Because, well, you get what you pay for.
UV printers at this price point are famous for being hard to set up and easy to break down. We've heard many stories of these printers giving up after a year or so of use.
So if you're going to have to replace a $2K or $4K printer every year, it's better to invest in a professional-quality UV printer that will last a long time.
That's why we don't recommend any low-cost printer except the Epson SureColor V1070. If you're looking for an affordable printer that will get you a good return on your investment, the V1070 has our stamp of approval!
[product=uv-printer-v1070]Start your UV printing journey with the Epson SureColor V1070.[/product]
Final Thoughts
Now you know the best UV printers you can buy in 2025 and beyond.
Hopefully, you can now see which printers might fit your business best. Now it's time to research each printer a bit more and make your final decision.
[product=uv-printer-v1070]Start your UV printing journey with the Epson SureColor V1070.[/product]
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