{"id":72923,"date":"2026-11-16T00:01:43","date_gmt":"2026-11-15T23:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=72923"},"modified":"2026-11-13T15:29:58","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T14:29:58","slug":"longer-eprint-16112026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/longer-eprint-16112026\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Printing: How LONGER ePrint Brings 20+ Creative Techniques to Desktop Customization"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The demand for customization has never been greater, and we, as consumers, expect more than just basic functionality from a product. There are many ways to meet this demand. Among them is the<strong> LONGER ePrint<\/strong>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longer.net\/products\/longer-eprint-dual-head-uv-printer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">desktop UV flatbed printer<\/a> that combines high-resolution <strong>full-color printing<\/strong> with <strong>3D relief printing capabilities<\/strong> and more than 20 creative techniques. But how does this solution work, and what can we expect from it?<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Beyond Printing: A New Dimension of Desktop Customization<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Over the past few years, personalization has moved from a niche service to a real business for makers, small studios, and online sellers looking for a reliable uv printer for small business. Whether it is a name engraved on a gift, a logo on a tote bag or a limited run of decorated phone cases, the expectation is the same: products that look unique and feel premium. And increasingly, &#8220;feel&#8221; is meant literally. Raised lettering, embroidered-looking patches, glossy highlights and iridescent finishes are what set a product apart.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-72932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_machine_printing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_machine_printing.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_machine_printing-600x343.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_machine_printing-160x91.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">LONGER knows this audience well. The company has spent around ten years developing laser engravers and 3D printers for makers and creators, and ePrint is its answer to this shift towards textured, multi-material customization. On paper, the machine stands out with two printheads, 12 ink channels and full-color relief printing, as well as a library of more than 20 creative techniques.<br \/>\nePrint comes in two configurations. The Dual-UV configuration is aimed at users focused on UV direct printing, detailed graphics, textured surfaces and full-color relief. In its UV+DTF configuration, it also supports four distinct printing workflows: UV direct printing, UV DTF, DTF and DTG. In other words, it aims to bring several production methods that usually require separate machines into a single desktop platform.<\/p><div class=\"dnati-inside-article-leaderboard dnati-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"dnati-2080853276\"><div id=\"dnati-1558558961\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/8517942228856\/WN_8oLzpQGhRq2E1zwoo20WzA\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"leaderboard\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/leaderboard.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"850\" height=\"150\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Inside LONGER ePrint: A Dual-Head UV Printer Designed for Creative Freedom<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As an advanced UV printing machine, first it\u2019s worth noting the presence of two print heads that supply 12 ink channels in LONGER ePrint. This configuration doubles the ink flow rate and allows users to combine multiple channels to create a wider range of effects. Over a million colors can be used, with a print resolution of up to 1,440 dpi. According to the manufacturer, users can achieve crisp, fine text, detailed images, and smooth gradients.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-72927 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_eprint_machine-e1794564950567.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_eprint_machine-e1794564950567.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_eprint_machine-e1794564950567-600x292.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_eprint_machine-e1794564950567-160x78.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">As a compact desktop uv printer , the machine features a 310 x 420 mm print area, allowing for the customization of various types of objects. It also features a 16 MP camera that can scan the build plate, recognize object outlines, preview the area before starting a job, and more. Finally, over 300 materials are compatible with the ePrint (including wood, acrylic, leather, metal, and glass, among others).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">3D Texture UV Printing: Creative Techniques Beyond Color<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What truly sets the ePrint 3D Texture UV Printer apart is its advanced texture-printing capabilities and wide range of creative effects. It goes beyond simply adding color to objects, enabling users to create raised textures, tactile finishes, and unique visual effects that take customization to an entirely new level. . These techniques include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Faux embroidery: Multiple layers of ink are applied on top of one another to create a raised, stitched effect.<\/li>\n<li>Wood and stone textures: The machine can add natural-looking surface patterns.<\/li>\n<li>Mirror-like shine: Through combinations of inks and coatings, a reflective finish can be achieved.<\/li>\n<li>Double-sided color: Both sides of the same object can be colored.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The list goes on, but as you can see, the possibilities are endless! You can even customize your nails or apply bright colors for a fluorescent print.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Also note that the machine can cure successive layers of ink, creating a physical relief effect. This relief can reach up to 15 mm. It can also play with contrasts to achieve different finishes within the same design (for example, matte\/glossy). This is an interesting feature for creating phone cases, signage elements, textured panels, and more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-72925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_eprint_application.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_eprint_application.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_eprint_application-600x343.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_eprint_application-160x91.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">One Platform, Four Printing Workflows<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For makers exploring a UV DTF printer for custom decals, ePrint&#8217;s UV+DTF configuration adds<br \/>\nfilm-transfer printing alongside UV direct printing, DTF and DTG workflows. And in the UV+DTF configuration, ePrint supports four workflows, each with its own materials and use cases:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>UV direct printing: ink is printed and cured via direct-to-object printing directly onto the object, such as acrylic signs, wooden panels, phone cases or gifts.<\/li>\n<li>UV DTF: the design is printed onto a dedicated UV DTF film, then transferred onto a hard surface. It is ideal for objects that are hard to position inside the printer, such as jars and bottles.<\/li>\n<li>DTF: the design is printed onto a textile transfer film. After applying adhesive powder, curing and heat pressing, it can be transferred onto compatible fabrics.<\/li>\n<li>DTG: ink is printed directly onto garments such as T-shirts. Depending on the fabric, pretreatment and curing may be required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Several accessories are also available for each configuration (transfer films, adhesive powder, soft or hard inks, etc.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-72926 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_eprint_applications-e1794564981589.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_eprint_applications-e1794564981589.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_eprint_applications-e1794564981589-600x289.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_eprint_applications-e1794564981589-160x77.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Smart Software: Making Creative Printing Easier<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hardware is only half the story. LONGER Studio is the main software for preparing artwork, laying out jobs, adjusting print settings and managing projects. It is part of LONGER&#8217;s wider software ecosystem, which also supports the brand&#8217;s laser engraving workflows.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For users who are not designers, the software includes AI design tools: text-to-logo, image-to-image generation, background removal and image optimization. AI material recognition helps identify the material being printed on and suggests suitable settings. The camera positioning feature uses the 16 MP camera to preview the bed, detect object edges and place designs precisely, while 2D-to-3D relief design turns flat images into relief-ready artwork. For small production runs, as a small UV printer solution, batch printing handles automatic layout, batch filling and synchronized placement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-72928 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_eprint_software-e1794565003274.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_eprint_software-e1794565003274.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_eprint_software-e1794565003274-600x198.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Longer_eprint_software-e1794565003274-160x53.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Multiple Applications<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">No matter what workflow or creative techniques you choose, one thing is certain: there are countless possible applications! It\u2019s also possible to adapt the same design across a full range of products. This is particularly useful for new collection launches, seasonal products, or personalized gift lines. Users can create everything on a single machine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Take, for example, a ready-to-wear brand unveiling its new collection. It could design a textured acrylic display stand printed directly using UV printing, a glass jar featuring its logo decorated with UV DTF printing, a personalized tote bag using DTF printing, a matching T-shirt printed using DTG printing, and a decorative embossed logo created using four-color process printing.<br \/>\nUltimately, LONGER aims to provide advanced creative manufacturing tools accessible to makers, designers, and businesses. Its philosophy, \u201cBetter Tools for Everyone,\u201d perfectly encapsulates this idea.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can find LONGER\u2019s products at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/lp\/formnext\/\">Formnext<\/a> trade show, at <strong>booth A07 in Hall 12.0.<\/strong> Alternatively, if you&#8217;re ready to get started right away, don&#8217;t miss out on Longer\u2019s upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longer.net\/pages\/black-friday-cyber-monday-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Friday event<\/a>, where you can grab the ePrint and other creative fabrication tools at exclusive limited-time prices.<\/p>\n<p><em>*All Photo Credits: LONGER\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"dnati-after-content dnati-entity-placement\" id=\"dnati-2373717681\"><div id=\"dnati-4087761750\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/lp\/formnext\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Formnext2026_Leaderboard_850x150_EN_animated\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/11\/Formnext2026_Leaderboard_850x150_EN_animated.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"850\" height=\"150\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The demand for customization has never been greater, and we, as consumers, expect more than just basic functionality from a product. 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