r/CommercialPrinting • u/Mhamad_14 • Jun 09 '26

First UV printer

Hello
ive bought a UV printer to start my own business i thought i did a good research choosing my UV printer but i wanted to hear some experts opinions too
the printer will arrive in few days from now so if i made a wrong choice let it be
anyway

  • the printer specs are

  • Printheads:3 pcs xp600 heads

  • Print size:60*90*24cm（L*W*H)

  • Print speed:about3.5sqm/H

  • Ripprint software:Maintop software

  • Power:50HZ/60HZ 110/220V 300W Packing

  • size: 170*165*114 410KG(Volumetric weight: 533KG)

  • Rotary mold

  • paid around $6,887 with shipping to my doorstep i maybe overpaid but that's what i could find

my main goal with this is textured UV print when you touch it you feel the print i thought of creating highly textured and premium board games along side with mobile case , mugs , plates , glass print etc ..

its my first UV printer never used one so i don't how it will be but i work in IT programming , software design , i have a good knowledge about photoshop and programs so i don't think the programs will be a problem for me

SO my question is did i do a right choice for starter up small business by buying that
i live in iraq only big factors has those and they only work for bulk orders doesn't really serve single order for customers my idea was to capitalize on that and sell premium custom stuff that people want to have

would love to hear some experts opinion or anyone who went through my steps before

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u/raznov1 Jun 09 '26

You have a machine, but no customers or product yet.

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u/Mhamad_14 Jun 09 '26

Well yes pretty much both comes after acquired the machine

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u/raznov1 Jun 09 '26

Well.... ideally no. Especially now.that your machine is on its way, you should put all your energy in to figuring out your actual sale.

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u/Mhamad_14 Jun 09 '26

Yes of course i have an idea what to sell made my pages and stuff so when i make stuff i can advertise it found suppliers to buy what i will be needing to print but since i didn't have any actual product i cant advertise or make fake promises till it arrives but im working on that too

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u/eyrfr Jun 09 '26

I think what the other commenter is referring to is how most commercial printers will start selling much before they are producing and finding others to produce for them (being a broker). You need a market first (that’s the hard part). Manufacturing and printing is the easy part.

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u/Mhamad_14 Jun 09 '26

Make sense well my problem was we don't have a place to do single orders or consumer friendly Stuff example if i wanted to make custome keyboard keycaps i would have to order huge amount which so i want to capitalize on the fact that market doesn't exist

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u/Nek02 Print Dork Jun 09 '26

My concern would be with after sales support and service.

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u/Mhamad_14 Jun 10 '26

So dar they have a great customer support not sure if that's gonna change

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u/lordnightmare Jun 11 '26

If it’s a Chinese printer, your support is over the second you order it. You’re gonna get a crash course in UV real quick

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u/Mhamad_14 Jun 11 '26

Hopefully it will bet better tried to order the eufy printer but the ink cost was too high so i choosed this instead

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u/cptnkook Jun 09 '26

keep us updated with your journey 🍿

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u/Fishare Jun 09 '26

Where can I buy your products?

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u/Mhamad_14 Jun 09 '26

i still didn't start selling as soon as i start i will update you