Curated comparison
Compare Procolored UV flatbed peers: V11 Pro (A3 dual TX800) versus V6 Panda (A4 single-head) for hard-goods decoration shops.
Procolored
Typical price range
$5,999.00
A3 dual-head UV flatbed for hard goods
Procolored
Typical price range
$3,599.00
Compact A4 UV flatbed entry
Specifications are catalog facts. Business economics are estimates under shared assumptions — not a universal ranking.
| Spec | Procolored V11 Pro UV Printer | Procolored V6 Panda UV Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | Typical price range $5,999.00 | Typical price range $3,599.00 |
| EquipmentSelect Score | 8.2 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Best for | A3 dual-head UV flatbed for hard goods | Compact A4 UV flatbed entry |
| Not ideal for | Not a garment DTF/DTG substitute — different consumables and workflow | Single-head A4 bed and 110 mm print height limit larger blanks versus V11 |
| Print technology | uv | uv |
| Print width | 11.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Print width class | medium | compact |
| Machine type | desktop-flatbed | desktop-flatbed |
| Print heads | Dual TX800 | Single L800 |
| Print height | 140 | 110 |
| Varnish / texture | dual-head varnish path | — |
Best under these assumptions
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Best under these assumptions
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| Metric | Procolored Procolored V11 Pro UV Printer Rank 2 | Procolored Procolored V6 Panda UV Printer Best under these assumptions |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | Typical price range $5,999.00 | Typical price range $3,599.00 |
| Estimated setup cost | $720 | $720 |
| Estimated initial investment | $6,719 | $4,319 |
| Estimated operating cost | $275/mo | $275/mo |
| Estimated cost/job | $26.92Lowest cost/job | $26.92 |
| Estimated monthly contribution | $1,515Highest contribution | $1,515 |
| Estimated payback | 4.4 months | 2.9 monthsFastest payback |
| Estimated ROI | 270.6% | 420.9%Best ROI |
| Recommended use case | A3 dual-head UV flatbed for hard goods | Compact A4 UV flatbed entry |
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Editorial fit — not modeled payback
Choose V11 Pro when A3 dual-head UV on hard goods is already a paid constraint. Choose V6 Panda when a compact A4 UV cell is enough to validate the catalog.
Editorial fit — modeled rank is in Business Economics
Choose V11 Pro when A3 dual-head UV on hard goods is already a paid constraint. Choose V6 Panda when a compact A4 UV cell is enough to validate the catalog.
VF13 is a UV DTF hybrid for sticker/transfer workflows. Use this page for flatbed-only UV peers; open the tumbler use-case or buying guide when choosing direct print versus UV DTF transfers.
Yes. Many SKUs need fixtures beyond the Without Jig trim. Model jig spend before treating either sticker price as a complete cell.
A clear buying path for shops choosing UV hard-goods decoration versus DTF transfers and apparel.
Hard-goods decoration belongs on UV flatbeds first: direct-to-object prints on phone cases, tumblers, and signage blanks. This shortlist stays on UV—not textile DTF.
Tumblers and drinkware force a workflow choice early: jigged direct UV on the blank, or UV DTF transfers applied afterward. This shortlist keeps both paths visible without mixing in textile DTF.
Apparel decoration usually belongs on textile DTF: film, powder, and heat press—not UV flatbeds. This shortlist stays on garment transfer machines.
A sub-$4,000 budget can open entry UV or DTF decoration—but it rarely funds dual-head A3 UV plus a full accessory stack. This page focuses on entry capital and upgrade triggers.
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