A compact production-ready UV printer designed for personalization, signage, and small-format manufacturing
Epson has officially expanded its UV flatbed lineup with the announcement of the SureColor V4000, a new mid-range UV flatbed printer designed for businesses producing custom products, signage, décor, and promotional items. The printer sits between Epson’s entry-level UV systems and large industrial flatbeds, giving growing print shops a way to expand into higher-value customization work without the footprint or complexity of a large production machine.
For makers, sign shops, and product decorators, the V4000 represents an interesting development: a professional UV flatbed designed for smaller production environments, but still packed with features typically found in larger commercial systems.
Let’s take a closer look at what Epson is bringing to the table with this new machine.
A New Mid-Range UV Flatbed for Growing Print Businesses
The SureColor V4000 is designed specifically for small-to-medium sign shops, merchandise producers, and personalization businesses looking to expand their production capabilities. Instead of targeting massive industrial printing operations, Epson is clearly positioning this model as a compact production tool for businesses scaling their custom product offerings.
The printer features an A1+ sized flatbed table (980 × 700 mm), allowing operators to print multiple smaller items at once. For example, two A2-size prints (roughly 18″ × 24″) can be produced simultaneously, improving throughput for batch jobs.
Even though the footprint is smaller than industrial flatbeds, the V4000 still offers serious production flexibility. It can print on objects up to 200 mm thick, opening the door for printing on a wide variety of rigid materials including:
- Wood
- Acrylic
- Vinyl
- Canvas
- Coreflute panels
- Film and flexible materials
This versatility makes it suitable for producing items such as custom signage, décor panels, branded merchandise, packaging components, and promotional products.
For many businesses that currently rely on UV DTF transfers or outsourcing flatbed printing, this kind of capability could represent a major upgrade in production control.
10-Color UltraChrome UV Ink for Expanded Color Gamut
One of the standout features of the SureColor V4000 is its 10-color UltraChrome UV ink system, designed to deliver high color accuracy and smooth tonal gradations.
The ink configuration includes:
- CMYK
- Light Cyan
- Light Magenta
- Grey
- Red
- White
- Varnish
The addition of red and grey inks helps expand the printer’s color gamut while improving subtle tonal transitions—an important factor for photography, brand-sensitive graphics, and fine art reproduction.
White ink enables printing on dark or transparent materials, while varnish allows operators to create spot gloss, texture effects, and premium finishes.
For businesses working in premium product decoration or packaging, these features can add real value to finished products.
Simultaneous Multi-Layer Printing
The V4000 also supports simultaneous multi-layer printing, allowing white, color, and varnish layers to be applied in a single pass.
This means operators can create effects like:
- Raised textures
- Spot gloss highlights
- Multi-layer graphics on transparent substrates
- Premium packaging effects
without needing separate print passes.
The system uses three PrecisionCore printheads, each with 400 nozzles per row, enabling high-resolution printing and efficient production speeds.
Combined with Epson’s Variable Sized Dot Technology, the printer can produce extremely sharp detail, even reproducing text as small as 2-point type.
That level of detail is especially useful for:
- Product labeling
- Fine art reproduction
- Industrial markings
- Copyright or microtext elements
Designed for Efficiency and Ease of Use
Another key design focus for the V4000 is usability.
Epson designed the machine so that most daily operations can be performed from the front of the printer, including:
- Media loading
- Maintenance tasks
- Ink replacement
- Nozzle checks
- Waste ink management
The system also includes an automatic media height sensor to ensure proper printhead alignment and help prevent crashes when working with thicker substrates.
This is an important feature for shops printing on uneven materials like wood panels, textured acrylic, or product blanks.
UV DTFilm Compatibility for Complex Surfaces
Another interesting capability is compatibility with Epson’s UV DTFilm workflow, which allows graphics to be printed onto transfer film and then applied to curved or irregular surfaces.
This expands the potential applications of the printer beyond flat materials to include items such as:
- Curved packaging
- Cylindrical objects
- Irregular product surfaces
- Complex promotional items
For businesses already using UV DTF technology, the V4000 could potentially act as a hybrid solution for both direct printing and transfer workflows.
Where the V4000 Fits in Epson’s UV Lineup
The new printer fills an important gap in Epson’s V-Series lineup.
Currently the range includes:
- SureColor V1000 – Entry-level desktop UV flatbed
- SureColor V4000 – Mid-range A1+ production UV flatbed
- SureColor V7000 – Large industrial 4×8 UV flatbed for signage and manufacturing
This positioning makes the V4000 particularly appealing for businesses that have outgrown desktop UV systems but are not ready to invest in a full-scale industrial flatbed.
Availability
According to Epson, the SureColor V4000 is expected to launch in summer 2026, with pricing to be announced closer to release.
Initial shipments are expected to begin in Australia and New Zealand first, with broader global availability likely to follow.
Why This Printer Matters for Makers and Small Shops
For the growing community of makers, laser shops, and product decorators, UV printing continues to open new revenue streams.
Machines like the V4000 make it possible to:
- Print directly onto wood, acrylic, or metal products
- Produce high-end signage and décor
- Add branding to custom merchandise
- Offer short-run packaging and specialty prints
For businesses already using laser engraving, CNC, or sublimation, UV printing can complement those workflows by adding full-color printing capabilities directly onto finished products.
✅ Bottom line:
The Epson SureColor V4000 looks like a strong new option for businesses wanting to enter the UV flatbed market without jumping straight into massive industrial systems. With a compact footprint, a 10-color ink system, and the ability to print on thick materials, it’s clearly designed for shops focused on customization and high-value products.
If pricing lands where many expect, this machine could become a very interesting option for growing personalization businesses.
FAQ
What is the Epson SureColor V4000?
The Epson SureColor V4000 is an A1-size UV flatbed printer designed for custom product printing, signage, and promotional products.
What materials can the Epson V4000 print on?
The printer can print directly onto materials like wood, acrylic, metal, vinyl, canvas, and other rigid substrates up to 200 mm thick.
What type of ink does the V4000 use?
The system uses Epson UltraChrome UV inks with a 10-color configuration including white and varnish for specialty printing effects.
Who is the Epson V4000 designed for?
It targets small-to-medium print shops, personalization businesses, and manufacturers looking for a compact UV flatbed production system.
Resource:
If you’re exploring digital manufacturing equipment, you may also want to read our beginner’s guide to laser machines.
https://laticy.com/the-beginners-guide-to-laser-machines-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-invest/
We recently covered another interesting innovation in the UV printing space — the Roland UV-DTF transfer system.
https://laticy.com/roland-uv-dtf-transfer-system/