Procolored X One

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You can invest in a UV flatbed printer and get gorgeous full-color output — but only after applying messy primer or coating to most hard surfaces. You can invest in a laser engraver and get permanent, durable material marking — but the output is inherently single-color. You can add a UV DTF printer for curved surface transfers and peel-and-stick decals — but that’s a third machine, a third learning curve, and a third maintenance overhead.

The Procolored X one was built to collapse that equation entirely. Launched on Kickstarter on May 20, 2026, this 3-in-1 desktop system integrates full-color UV printing, precision dual-laser engraving, and UV DTF sticker production into a single compact, enclosed unit. But does the X one actually deliver on its ambitious promises? Here’s everything you need to know.

Three Workflows, One Machine, Zero Repositioning

The X one’s defining feature is its X-axis dual-track design. This unique mechanical architecture keeps the laser and UV printing systems physically separate: when the laser is working, the UV printheads stay off, and vice versa. The result is that the same workpiece can move from marking to finishing without leaving the machine.

This matters because a lot of real production waste comes from interruption — every time you remove a part, re-clamp it, or re-align it, the chance of a visible error goes up. The X one is trying to reduce those handoffs, which is exactly why it feels relevant to buyers who care about repeatability more than novelty.

Full-Color UV Printing: 1440 DPI, No Pre-Coating Required

At the heart of the UV printing system is an XH6 dual printhead that promises up to a 5× efficiency improvement. It delivers 1440 DPI resolution with support for white ink and gloss varnish. The machine can create raised, tactile, embossed “2.5D textures” and high-gloss finishes on materials.

Crucially, the X one can work with more than 400 different materials — flat, curved, or textured — without requiring any pre-coating. This eliminates the messy primer step that has frustrated UV printer users for years.

Dual-Laser Engraving: 20W Diode + 2W IR

The X one is outfitted with a 20W blue diode laser and a 2W IR laser module. These interchangeable modules are responsible for the machine’s material versatility:

The laser module can also be used for surface preparation — running the laser first can prepare a surface for UV ink adhesion, replacing the pre-coating step that has frustrated UV printer users for years. The UV printer then lays down full-color imagery on the laser-prepared surface.

UV DTF: Instant Peel-and-Stick Decals

The X one includes a roll-to-roll UV DTF output system for instant peel-and-stick applications. This means you can print transfers on film and apply them to any surface — including irregular and curved objects — without needing a separate laminator.

Smart Positioning and Automation

The X one features vision positioning with IR height sensing for automatic object recognition and zero-error alignment. Combined with a built-in touchscreen interface, the machine is designed to minimize manual intervention.

In-House Software for Windows and macOS

Procolored developed a new all-in-one software platform in-house specifically for this machine, instead of relying on third-party tools. It supports both Windows and macOS — which is especially useful for Mac users, as many similar machines only support Windows.

The software handles smart features like automatic alignment, height sensing, and design tools, making it easier to use. It uses a professional G7-certified color system for accurate, high-quality prints.

What Problem Is the X one Actually Solving?

The X one is best understood as a hybrid production platform rather than a single-purpose printer. Its value proposition is not speed alone — it is the reduction of small decisions that slow down a job.

As Andres Jet’s analysis puts it: “The machine is not only selling capability; it is selling flexibility, and flexibility is only useful when the workflow changes often enough to justify it”.

The Tradeoffs: What Buyers Should Know

Multifunction machines often look strong in demos and less forgiving when materials, thickness, surface finish, or ventilation conditions change. Key considerations include:

Dust management: Lasers create dust, and UV printheads are very sensitive to dust, which can easily clog them. Procolored’s dual-track system keeps the laser and UV printing separate — when the laser is working, the UV printheads stay off — but users will still need to manage dust carefully.

Printhead quality: The X one uses an Epson XP600 printhead. This is an entry-level print head, and some backers have expressed concerns about print vibrancy, asking whether an upgrade to the i1600 is possible.

Learning curve: “For new users, there may be a learning curve when working with multi-functional workflows,” Procolored acknowledges. The company is preparing detailed guides, tutorials, and customer support resources to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

Maintenance: Procolored machines generally include auto-cleaning and white-ink circulation but have been noted to lack moisturizing systems and ink stirring in some models, which can mean more manual maintenance and a higher risk of nozzle blockages during idle periods. The X one’s 8ml auto-cleaning cycle is an improvement, but users should still plan for regular maintenance.

Summary

The Procolored X one is a genuinely ambitious attempt to solve a real problem in the custom product market: the fragmentation of workflows across multiple machines. By integrating UV printing, dual-laser engraving, and UV DTF into a single desktop system, it promises to reduce the handoffs, alignment errors, and wasted time that plague multi-machine setups.

But the X one is not without tradeoffs. The XP600 printhead is entry-level. The software ecosystem is new. And multifunction machines often create new kinds of friction — they solve space problems but can expose users to software complexity, maintenance differences, and expectations that one compact system will behave like three separate specialists.

If your bottleneck is floor space, alignment, or labor spent moving parts between devices, the X one may be genuinely useful. If your bottleneck is output volume, uptime, or highly controlled color work, the tradeoffs may outweigh the benefits.

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