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I recently wrote about my country Forecast for makers in 2026 And that’s where I think we’ll see the most growth. One of my biggest predictions was the advent of the consumer UV printer. Currently, there is only one commercially available option, which is… Eufy Mic E1while Longer currently has one On Kickstarter.
xTool, one of the world’s leading and award-winning laser engraving companies Best laser engraver Here at CNET for several years, it has announced its entry into the UV printer business, the most complete UV ecosystem I’ve seen to date.
This image is UV printed to look like a handcrafted work of art.
A UV printer uses thin layers of UV-reactive resin to create full-color, textured prints on almost any hard surface. Adding texture changes a flat, 2D image into something that looks like an acrylic painting with thick brush strokes.
These inks also work on most hard surfaces, allowing you to print on wood, plastic, glass, metal, and any other hard, flat material. xTool offered several prints, one of which was a metal plate cut into the shape of the Las Vegas sign, then UV printed in all colours, making it really special.
These fun acrylic stands make great party favors.
xTool has many advantages in the world of UV printing. It already has a huge maker community that respects its hardware, so it’s unlikely you’ll need to use Kickstarter to gauge interest. It can simply sell the UV printer from its website directly to consumers.
He also has a lot of knowledge of how to contain hazardous materials and odors. UV printers use resinous inks that are toxic if they come into contact with your skin and can have a strong odor when not properly ventilated.
xTool has some excellent extraction systems that have already been tested with large lasers, and the company will likely offer packages that include both the printer and the extraction system.
Although there’s no official word on pricing, the xTool UV printer will likely be released in the second half of 2026. We’ll have a full review of it here at CNET, so stay tuned.