The UV printer lets you customize on almost anything, but it basically needs its own bedroom and probably can’t make rent.I have to say, I’m largely satisfied with the EufyMake Studio software. For those who aren’t already adept at using Photoshop or other image-editing software, it’s worth investing some time to understand the intricacies of layers and transparency. You’ll also want to familiarize yourself with concepts like dots per inch (dpi) and different image types, especially if you plan on printing custom items. There’s a certain amount of trial and error involved in getting the settings just right each time you switch materials, but the presets provided for each material serve as a helpful starting point. For those who, like myself, have some experience with editing software, the interface will feel intuitive. I’ve had no issues selecting and modifying multiple layers, adjusting opacity and print settings, or uploading my own images.
If you’re not working from your own custom images, the software allows you to print directly from the shared content section of the app. This section is divided into two parts: Projects and Designs. In the Projects tab, other E1 users share photos of the items they’ve created, which range from custom keyboard keycaps and photo displays to keychains and jewelry. It’s a breeze to pick a design from this tab and customize it with your own photos and graphics. Every time I browse this tab, I discover new ways to use the E1 that I hadn’t previously considered. The Designs tab offers some useful templates, but it’s also somewhat cluttered with random AI-generated content. For example, when I tried to find a background pattern or text banner here, I’d often find renderings of popular video game characters trapped inside plastic bags, prominently displayed on the front page. Moreover, the designs aren’t always practical or customizable.
Despite its compact size of 23 x 10 x 16 inches, the E1 produces impressive creations. You’d never guess that the mug or coaster you’re holding was made in someone’s basement rather than a factory. The printer excels when using clean, bold graphics. For testing purposes, I designed a logo for a fictitious company and printed it on a coaster. Even though the image was just a few circles and text on a transparent PNG file, the resulting print, with its clean borders and raised text, felt like something you’d buy from a store, not something made in my home office. The additional layers lend a sense of depth and a smooth touch, resulting in products that feel polished and professional.
The E1 also produces incredibly detailed and crisp photos, thanks to its 1,440 dpi and strong color blending capabilities. However, combining textures and your own photos may require some tweaking in the app settings or playing around with masks.
There are several factors that make using the E1 more complex than a 2D or even 3D printer. For starters, you’ll want to place the machine in a secluded area. While Anker assured me that the E1 is “perfectly safe to walk by while the printer is running,” I was also advised to wear the included blue-light-reduction glasses if I planned on actively watching the printing process. To err on the side of caution, it’s probably best to keep children and pets away from the machine while it’s in operation.
