EufyMake E1 UV Printer Review (2026): Add 3D Texture to Mugs, Magnets, and More

The eufyMake E1 from Anker is fundamentally different from the home printers I usually test. Many people use their traditional laser or ink printers for return labels, work notes, and sometimes full-page photos. While Anker describes the E1 as a “personal” printer, it calls upon special ink and intense UV light to print 3D textures onto a variety of surfaces, like ceramic, metal, or wood. It's not a full-on 3D printer, but it does offers features you won't find in a standard machine for your home office—like the ability to print directly onto a mug.

While the E1's ability to print 3D textures is undoubtedly rad, it's still more than $2,000 just to get started—and that's without the hefty maintenance and upkeep costs. Like a collection of power tools or a big pickup truck, the EufyMake E1 is probably something you'd prefer to find in your helpful neighbor’s garage. If you’re that neighbor, the E1 is easy to get rolling (perhaps after a bit of trial and error for design newbies) and prints onto almost anything in quality indistinguishable or better than store-bought. You probably won't use it to print your return labels, but the machine could help you kick-start a new side hustle.

How It Works

After a quick setup calibration, the E1 is ready to print, and the process is super straightforward. The different plates and adapters all clip onto the central unit, and you just plop what you'd like printed onto an adhesive mat that sticks to the bed and holds objects in place. While the mats are only a few bucks a piece and are meant to be replaced, it’s worth taping around the edges of your pieces to catch the overspray. Once you situate your item on the sticky bed, the EufyMake app will use the printer's camera to find the top of your item, which I usually verify with my own measurements. From there, you'll line up your design in the EufyMake Studio software with the app-captured photo to ensure the finished print will land where you want.