Wall Printer Price:
What to Expect and How to Save
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by Eric Liu
- · Posted December 30, 2022
If you’re in the market for a wall printer, you’re probably wondering what you can expect to pay and how you can save on your purchase.
Especially when you are faced with so many options.
It’s totally okay to get confused. They are really a mixed bunch.
In this article, we will guide you through the wall printer cost and provide some expert tips on investing wisely in this vertical wall printing machine.
The two main factors that make up the price of a wall printing machine
When it comes to the wall printer price, it’s important to understand that there are two main factors: The cost of the basic components, and the hidden costs of ongoing support and after-sales service.
1. Basic components cost
This typically includes the price of the hardware and any necessary software licenses.
It can be a significant expense, especially if you’re purchasing a high-end vertical wall printer with a lot of advanced features.
2. After-sales service cost
However, it’s important to also consider the costs of follow-up technical support and service.
These costs can include things like remote training for users, repair and replacement of worn or broken parts, software updates and upgrades, and troubleshooting.
Hiring engineers to address and solve the aforementioned issues will be a huge drain on manpower, resources, and time, representing significant hidden costs for wall printer suppliers.
Pro tip: The cheaper the product, the worse the service.
Other elements that affect a wall printer's price
During actual research, you’ll find that wall printer prices from different manufacturers and brands vary significantly. In addition to the above two main factors, there are other factors at play as well.
1. Country of origin
All of the wall painting machines that you see online are either made in China or Germany.
Like many other products, German-made wall printer machines are much more expensive than Chinese brands.
2. The type of wall printer
Based on the type of ink used, 3d wall printers can generally be divided into three types: water-based ink wall printers, UV ink wall printers and latex ink wall printers.
UV ink wall printers tend to be more expensive than the other 2 types. It’s because they use different printing technology and require specialized inks.
3. Extra cost for customization
Some parts in a wall painting machine are customizable, which can influence the price of the machine.
Here are two examples:
- The Number of Printheads: One thing to confirm with the manufacturer is how many printheads you would like your wall printer to have. Generally, the standard configuration is single-printhead. If you need a dual-printhead or more printheads, the price of the machine will be higher.
The Maximum Printable Height: Some customers may want to use the vertical wall printer for large painting projects. A client has ordered a machine from us that can print 4 meters high at a time. This obviously requires more support materials to keep it stable during printing process, so the price would be a bit higher.
There is also a customer from Australia who wants to use it specifically for printing in garages, with a lower printing height.
4. Wall printer distributors
When you’re doing research, you probably notice that some wall printing machine manufacturers have agents in many countries. Probably in yours as well.
Apparently, they charge more than the source factory does, for good reasons.
- Convenience: You can go and see the machine in person, so you can make sure it’s exactly the one you want. And get access to their local support and service later on easily.
- Language barriers: It may be easier to communicate with a local agent who speaks your language.
- Currency exchange: Buying directly from a source factory in China may involve currency exchange, which can be confusing or challenging for some buyers. A local agent can handle these transactions for you.
- Customs and duties: A local agent may have a better understanding of the customs and duties regulations in your country and can help you navigate any potential issues.
If you are interested in representing our machines in your country, please don’t hesitate to contact us: eric@wallprintermachines.com
Tips for saving money on wall printer machines
Is there anything I can do to maximize my budget?
Here are some of our suggestions for saving money and avoiding potential losses when purchasing a wall painting machine.
1. Buy a wall printer directly from China factory
Lower labor cost. Infrastructure. Intense domestic competition. Government policies. Economies of scale.
Given all these favourable conditions, China suppliers are able to produce 3d wall printer machines at a much lower cost.
And most importantly, some of the decent ones can also do a good print job as the German machines do.
In some ways, they are even better.
2. Shop around and compare offers from multiple suppliers
Before making the final buying decision, it would be best to talk to different suppliers if possible.
We suggest 2-3 at least.
Take the time to communicate with them. Not only questions about the machine, but also about the services they can provide.
Working with the right supplier will save you a lot in the long run.
Pro tip: It’s not 100% about the machine. It’s more about the people behind it. Make sure they can be trusted.
3. "Buy Cheap, Buy Twice."
As a Chinese, I hate to admit it, but unfortunately, some of my fellow countrymen are doing fraud.
If a wall printer is inexpensive, it is probably poorly made or will wear out quickly (and you are very likely to lose contact with the supplier when you ask them them for help).
They were just aiming for one-shot deals.
Here is a real case from one of our customers.
Bottom line: Don’t be tempted by cheap prices. This applies to all purchases from China.
4. Printhead: The more, the better?
As we have talked about earlier, wall printing machine with multiple printheads costs more than the single printhead.
As a seller, we surely want to make as much money as possible. However, for beginners who are truly looking to invest in a wall painting machine, we would highly recommend going with a single printhead.
Here’s why:
- Single print head is fast enough for most printing projects.
- Sure, having two printheads doubles the print speed, but it also comes with twice the preparation, maintenance, and increased difficulty in operation. This can get so unfriendly for rookie operator.
5. Save the computer and use your own laptop
All wall printers made in China require a computer to operate. So you will see that many machines come with a built-in screen.
But if you want to, you can also use your own laptop instead.
Here is how our wall printer look like with and without a computer.
Conclusion
Before you start a digital wall printing business, you must know your onions right.
Take the time and effort to do your research and make an informed decision. This will ensure that you get the best wall printer machine for your needs and budget, and that you are happy with your purchase for the long term.
Do you have someone I can talk to in Polish?
Hi Marcin,
Yes, we do.
Let me introduce him to you. I will write you through email.
Or you can reach me directly through WhatsApp https://wa.me/message/W52EJ3BSNGOUP1 (+86 183 5320 9372) or email
eric@wallprintermachines.com
Kind regards,
Eric
Ciao, hai un agente in italia?
Ciao Giorgio, al momento non abbiamo ancora agenti in Italia. Se desideri acquistare una macchina, puoi contattare i nostri agenti in altri paesi europei.
Per favore, contatta il nostro team di vendita e ti forniranno delle indicazioni. Email: eric@wallprintermachines.com WhatsApp: +86 183 5320 9372 Grazie.
Hello Eric… I would like to know the price and performance of the inks and approximately how much can be charged per mural to have an idea of the profitability.
Hi Henry, our sales will get back to you via email regarding your concerns.
Hello. is there a representative in Israel?
Hi Farber, thank you for your interest. We don’t have an agent in Israel yet, for your information.
Hello! I am from Montenegro so i am interested in price for shipping to my country? And the price of wall printer that you offer. I would also like to know all other details that you talk about in your blog like support, cost of spare parts, etc..
Hi Marko! We can ship the wall printer to Montenegro your country. We’ll contact you by email shortly to discuss shipping, wall printer prices, and other details. Thanks for your interest
Do you have rep on the US? I’m really interested and looking to buy but worrying about errors or failure during operation. Thanks.
Hi Oluyinka,
Thank you for expressing your interest :‑)
Our sales will get in touch with you and address your concerns.
Merci Eric pour tes tutos
Tu ne parles pas du prix consommable au m2 , ca serait interessant de savoir pour du full color
merci
Salut David,
en ce qui concerne cette question, nous t’écrirons une lettre pour t’expliquer. Merci de ton intérêt.
Hello Eric,
Send me all information about price of machine, ink….shoping cost.
Thank you….
Hi Ivan, we have gotten back to you by email. Thanks!
Bonjour,
avez-vous un agent en France
Bonjour Rebihi, notre collègue prendra contact avec vous.
Can you send me a price list with printer models?Also with the price of shipping to Croatia
Marko, our sales colleague will get in touch with you regarding the price list as well as shipping freight. Thank you for your interest!
Saludos desde Mexico, quisiera saber los costos de la impresora de pared, sus caracteristicas y precios de consumibles en general (tintas, cabezales de impresion y cualquier otro componente de desgaste que se cambie de manera periódica. Cuanto cuesta el metro cuadrado de impresión?
Hola José, gracias por tu consulta. Responderemos a tus dudas y te facilitaremos la información que buscas por correo electrónico
dentro de poco.
I am very much interested in setting up a representation office in the Netherlands, can you contact me?
Thank you for your interest, Wilhelmus. We will contact you via email and discuss more about the representation stuff.
Bonjour Eric, avez-vous un représentant en France qui pourrait me renseigner sur votre matériel et le prix s’il vous plaît ?
Merci
Salut Massip, merci pour ton message et ton intérêt pour notre machinerie murale. Nous te contacterons par e-mail.
Guten Tag,
bitte mehr Infos über Wanddrucker, Preiss, Lieferung nach Schweiz , Lieferzeiten.
Vielen Dank
Hallo Ivan, vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage bezüglich unserer Wanddrucker. Wir freuen uns über Ihr Interesse und helfen Ihnen gerne weiter.
Wir werden uns in Kürze mit Ihnen in Verbindung setzen, um Ihnen alle gewünschten Details und Informationen zukommen zu lassen.
Hi
Have u got agents in UK ?
Hi Damian,
Our sales colleague will write you to address your concerns. Thanks for your interest.
Witam jestem zainteresowany drukarką
Witaj Marcinie, nasz przedstawiciel z Polski wkrótce się z Tobą skontaktuje.
Hello, Eric. I have a few questions about wallprinting machines. The question is, do you send them to Bosnia and Herzegovina? And can you send me a price list of machines with one and two printer heads?
Hello Vladimir, yes of course, we can ship the machines to the port in Bosnia and Herzegovina, or if you prefer, we also provide door-to-door delivery service. As for the price list, we will get that over to you shortly by email. Thanks
Guten Tag,
Habt ihr Partner in Deutschland ? Und was würde es mich kosten wenn ich ein Gerät bei euch nach Deutschland bestelle?
Hello Ronny, Thank you for your interest in our vertical printer. We will contact you and share details concerning importing this device from China to Germany.
Merhaba Türkiye de temsilcimiz var mı
Hi Mehmet, our sales will get in touch with you regarding your concern. Thanks for your comment from Turkey : )
Pozdrav Eric, imate li prodajnog savjetnika za Hrvatsku?
Može li više informacija o stroju i zamjenskim dijelovima?!
Bok Karlo, javit ćemo ti se e-poštom u skladu s tvojim nedoumicama. Hvala vam na vašem interesu.