Anker eufyMake Previews a Desktop Fabric Printer at IFA 2026

A Desktop Garment Printer From Anker

Anker's eufyMake brand, already known for its E1 UV desktop printer, used IFA 2026 to preview something entirely different: a compact fabric printer designed to print directly onto T-shirts, tote bags, hats, and other garments. The machine combines direct-to-garment (DTG) and direct-to-film (DTF) modes in a form factor small enough to sit on a desk alongside a regular desktop 3D printer.

That combination matters. DTG prints soft, breathable designs straight onto fabric. DTF prints onto a transfer film first, then presses that film onto the garment, which works on cotton, polyester, blends, and even harder surfaces like canvas tote bags or baseball caps. Having both methods in one machine gives creators more flexibility than either approach alone.

E1 Owners Get a Free Upgrade

Anker did not forget existing customers. All eufyMake E1 UV Printer owners will receive a free over-the-air update that doubles print speed in both directions. No new hardware is required. The update arrives automatically. That is a meaningful incentive for early adopters who backed the E1 when it launched, and it signals that Anker plans to support the product line rather than abandon it the moment a new category opens up.

When It Ships and What It Means

The fabric printer is still in preview form at IFA 2026. Anker is targeting a Q1 2027 launch, which gives the company a few months to refine hardware and software before asking creators to put down money. Pricing has not been announced.

For side-hustle creators, small apparel brands, and anyone who has ever wanted to run a one-person print shop from a spare room, this is the most interesting expansion in Anker's consumer printing lineup. UV printing lets you put designs on hard surfaces. This new machine puts designs on people. If Anker executes on reliability, it could fill a genuine gap between expensive industrial garment printers and cheap heat-press setups that require separate equipment for every material.