LONGER's ePrint is a dual-head personal UV printer that prints in 12 colors, adds 3D texture relief, and supports DTF transfers on over 300 materials.
LONGER has opened pre-orders for the ePrint, a dual-head desktop UV printer that prints in 12 ink channels, produces 3D textured relief up to 60mm tall, and handles DTF transfers on more than 300 materials. The company says it is the first personal UV printer to combine dual printheads with 3D texture printing at this price.
What the Dual-Head Setup Means
Most desktop UV printers use a single printhead. LONGER's ePrint uses two. Five channels are fixed for CMYK plus varnish. The remaining seven are fully customizable, so users can add white, metallic, fluorescent, or other specialty inks depending on the job. LONGER says the setup cuts print times and gives creators more flexibility without swapping cartridges between runs.
The print resolution reaches 1440 DPI. The 3D texture mode builds up to 60mm of relief, which is enough to turn a flat design into something you can feel. That opens up phone cases, stickers, plaques, and personalized gifts without hand-painting or outsourcing the finishing work.
Material and Workflow Flexibility
The ePrint supports more than 300 base materials, including glass, metal, acrylic, wood, and film. A DTF mode prints onto transfer film for custom apparel. An auto-cleaning system and open-ink compatibility with third-party cartridges are built in, which lowers the long-term cost of running the machine.
LONGER bundles AI-powered tools for model preparation and layout management. The company also offers multiple kit configurations, from a starter package to full business setups with rotary and flatbed accessories.
Crowdfunding Status
The ePrint is live on Kickstarter with global pre-sales already underway. Early backer pricing is available, and the campaign page lists multiple package options depending on whether a user wants UV printing only or the full DTF and 3D texture ecosystem.
Who This Is For
Personalized gift shops, small apparel brands, and hobbyists who already own a resin 3D printer will find the most immediate use. Adding UV texture and DTF to a workshop lets a single operator cover more product categories without buying three separate machines. The open-ink system also removes the vendor lock-in that plagues many prosumer UV printers.
The main caveat is the usual crowdfunding risk. LONGER is an established brand in laser engravers and FDM printers, which helps, but UV printing at this price point is still relatively new territory for them. Early buyers should expect firmware updates and workflow refinements after delivery.
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