Audley UV9060 with 3 Epson I3200 heads
A practical look at the UV9060 size that many buyers compare before choosing a 6090/9060 flatbed.
UV printer help from Houston
Tell us what you need to print. We'll help you choose the right UV printer.
Acrylic signs, awards, PVC panels, glass, wood, drinkware, labels or roll media: send us the job, size and budget. We'll recommend a reliable UV printer with the right printhead setup and explain what is worth buying.
Flatbed firstsigns, panels and premium goods
I3200 / I1600Epson industrial printhead options
White + varnishfor acrylic, glass and dark blanks
Houstonfast quote by email
Start with the job
You do not need to know the model first. Tell us what you sell.
Acryliclobby signs, awards, plaques, door plates and premium samples
PVC + metalinterior signs, labels, panels, nameplates and displays
UV DTF secondfor curved goods, stickers and hard-to-hold objects
Reliable printers for the work customers already ask for.
Most buyers need a straight answer: which machine prints my products, what size should I buy, and what options matter? Start with the catalog, or send us the job and we'll narrow it down.
Audley UV9060 I3200-U1 Flatbed
A strong first serious flatbed for shops that want Epson I3200 heads, white ink and varnish without paying premium-brand money.
From $8,900View details
Audley UV1313 I3200-U1 Flatbed
The UV1313 is for buyers who print larger signs, panels, retail graphics or multi-up jobs and do not want to move every piece twice.
From $16,900View details
Audley Vision Positioning UV Printer
Vision positioning helps place artwork accurately on jigs, cut pieces, promotional blanks and products that are not perfectly square.
From $10,900View details
Audley UV9060 F1080 / TX800 Flatbed
A practical entry model for small signs, gifts and samples when the budget is not ready for Epson I3200 heads.
From $5,900View details
Audley A3 UV Printer F1080
A small-footprint UV printer for buyers who want to test custom objects, samples and gifts before buying a larger flatbed.
From $4,900View details
Audley Hybrid UV I3200 Roll and Flatbed
A hybrid UV printer is for sign shops that need to print boards, banners, film, canvas and decor media on one machine.
From $21,900View detailsWhat you can sell with a UV flatbed.
A good flatbed opens simple, sellable work: acrylic signage, awards, PVC signs, glass-like panels, metal plates, wood decor, packaging samples and short-run branded merchandise.
Custom acrylic signs
Drinkware wraps
Golf balls
Phone cases
ADA and office signs
Packaging prototypes
Wood panels
Metal nameplates
See the machines before you ask for a quote.
Watch the flatbed first, then UV DTF, hybrid UV and roll-to-roll examples if your jobs need those formats.
Audley UV DTF with gold foil transfer
Shows why UV DTF is useful for hard goods, decals and short-run merchandise.
Audley 1.8m hybrid UV printer
Hybrid UV is for sign shops that need both boards and roll media.
Audley 1.8m UV roll-to-roll printer
Roll-to-roll UV for wall graphics, film, banners and continuous wide-format work.
Not sure what printer fits?
These short guides show which type of UV printer makes sense for acrylic, PVC, white ink, glass, wood, metal, packaging, awards and hard goods.
Acrylic
UV printing on acrylic: signs, plaques and premium clear products
Acrylic is one of the strongest first applications for a UV flatbed because white ink, varnish and direct-to-substrate printing create visible value.
PVC board
UV printing on PVC board and foam board for sign shops
PVC board is a practical sign-shop substrate: light, rigid, easy to cut, and ideal for direct UV printing on a flatbed or hybrid UV printer.
White ink
White ink UV printing: how to print on clear, dark and premium substrates
White ink is the feature that turns UV flatbed equipment into a premium product machine. It also demands discipline.
Glass
UV printing on glass panels, samples and decor
Glass printing rewards clean process, adhesion testing and careful white ink setup. It is a premium use case for flatbed UV.
Wood
UV printing on wood: signs, decor panels and branded products
Wood gives UV prints a tactile, high-margin look when the shop controls surface prep, white ink and finishing.
Metal
UV printing on metal plates, nameplates and durable labels
Metal UV printing can serve industrial labels, equipment plates, awards and premium signage when adhesion is tested correctly.
Why factory-direct UV
Spend less on the logo. Spend more on the machine you actually need.
Premium UV brands can be excellent. We help smaller shops buy capable factory-direct machines at a lower starting price, then make sure the basics are clear: materials, ink, setup, training and service.
Lower entry costFactory-direct pricing can make the first UV printer easier to justify.
Real consumable costsWe talk about ink, film, spare parts and printhead care before you buy.
No overbuyingIf a smaller flatbed is enough, we will say so.
Payback model
Estimate printer payback before you quote freight.
Start with a common product mix, then adjust the numbers to match your shop. This is a rough planning tool, not a financing offer.
--estimated payback months
$--gross profit per order
$--monthly gross profit
$--monthly net after fixed costs
$--annualized net contribution
Adjust the fields to match your own pricing and monthly order volume.
Why shops compare us with Mimaki before buying.
Mimaki builds excellent premium equipment. PrinterBest.com is for buyers who want a dependable UV printer, a lower starting price and a clear answer before spending six figures.
Lower starting price
A factory-direct machine with common I-series printhead options can help you start UV printing without tying up premium-brand money.
Clear running costs
Ink, film, dampers and common service parts are easier to compare when you are not locked into one dealer channel.
Buy what fits now
Start with the jobs you can sell. Add speed, heads or a larger bed only when orders justify it.
We help before and after the printer ships.
Before you pay, we talk through space, power, freight, materials, ink, training and spare parts in plain English.
1
Tell us the job
Send the products, materials, sizes, budget and how many pieces you hope to print.
2
We narrow the options
You get a short recommendation, not a random catalog dump.
3
We quote the real package
Machine, options, freight notes, ink, spare parts and setup questions are handled before you commit.
4
We stay available
After delivery, you can ask about maintenance, materials, ink and service questions by email.
Buyer notes in plain English.
Short articles for owners comparing UV printers, ink cost and payback.
Epson I3200 UV flatbed vs. Mimaki-class flatbeds: where ROI really changes
A practical, shop-owner comparison of factory-direct UV flatbeds using Epson printheads and premium-brand systems. The real question is not which logo is stronger. It is which machine your orders can pay back fastest.
UV ink cost, U.S. demand and why open printers change job costing
Ink is not the only cost in UV printing, but it changes how boldly a shop quotes samples, white ink, varnish and short-run personalization. This guide turns ink cost into practical shop math.
I1600, I3200, F1080 and TX800: choosing the right UV printer using Epson printheads
Printhead choice should follow the work you plan to sell. A trophy shop, a UV DTF seller and a sign shop do not need the same machine or the same service budget.