Large Format UV Flatbed Printers - 2.5m to 4m Beds, UK Supplied
Print full-size 8 × 4 sheets, panels and doors in one pass. Our large format UV flatbed printers have beds from 2.5 × 1.3 m up to 4 × 2.5 m, big enough to print two or three boards side by side. They print direct onto foamex, dibond, acrylic, wood, glass and more, with white, varnish and primer in a single pass.
Choose from six Dlican and SinoColor machines, priced from £37,995 to £99,995 + VAT depending on bed size and head configuration. Every printer includes UK installation, training and support from China Print Supplies. Browse the range below, or talk to our team about the right bed size for your work.
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What is a large format UV flatbed printer?
A large format UV flatbed printer prints directly onto rigid sheets and panels laid flat on a vacuum bed. The print carriage passes over the material and UV LED lamps cure the ink instantly, so boards come off the bed dry and ready to cut, mount or install.
There is no roll feeding and no mounting of printed vinyl onto board afterwards. You print straight onto the final substrate. Large format machines have beds of 2.5 m and above, so they take full-size 8 × 4 (2440 × 1220 mm) sheets, or several boards at once, along with doors, panels and oversized signs that won’t fit a smaller flatbed.
What can you print?
- Foamex and PVC board – retail, estate agency and site signage.
- Dibond and aluminium composite – durable outdoor signs and building fascias.
- Acrylic – reverse-printed displays, office signs and backlit panels.
- Glass – splashbacks, partitions and decorative panels, using primer for adhesion.
- Wood and MDF panels – interior décor, furniture panels and wall features.
- Doors and architectural panels – full-height doors and cladding panels on the larger beds.
- Correx, card and display board – exhibition graphics, point-of-sale and short-run packaging.
With white, varnish and primer channels, you can print opaque white on clear and coloured materials, add gloss or matt spot varnish, and build up textured, embossed effects.
Compare our large format UV flatbed printers
Model | Bed size | Print heads | Standard max height | Price (+ VAT) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SinoColor FB-2513s | 2.5 × 1.3 m | 2–8 | 120 mm (200/400 mm option) | £37,995 – £53,995 | Entry to large format; up to 75 m²/h |
Dlican DLI-2513 | 2.5 × 1.3 m | 2–16 Ricoh Gen 6 | 100 mm (200/300 mm option) | £44,995 – £79,995 | 8 × 4 board work; scales to 16 heads |
Dlican DLI-2513 Pro | 2.5 × 1.3 m | 2–16 Ricoh Gen 6 | 100 mm (200/300 mm option) | £46,995 – £81,995 | As the DLI-2513, with magnetic drive on both X and Y axes |
SinoColor FB-3020s | 3.0 × 2.0 m | 4–8 | 120 mm (200/400 mm option) | £54,995 – £67,995 | 10 × 5 sheets; up to 80 m²/h |
Dlican DLI-3325 | 3.3 × 2.5 m | 2–16 Ricoh Gen 6 | 100 mm (200/300 mm option) | £54,995 – £90,995 | Two 8 × 4 boards at once |
Dlican DLI-4025 | 4.0 × 2.5 m | 4–16 Ricoh Gen 6 | 100 mm (200/300 mm option) | £69,995 – £99,995 | Three 8 × 4 boards at once; highest volume |
Price within each range depends on head count. More heads means more speed and more ink channels for white, varnish and primer. Finance is available on every model, from £166.12 per week on the FB-2513s.
Large format vs medium vs compact UV flatbed
| Large format | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Bed size | 2.5 × 1.3 m to 4.0 × 2.5 m | About 1.6 × 1.2 m | Up to about 1 × 1 m |
Typical work | Full 8 × 4 sheets, panels, doors, large signage | Part sheets, signs and batches of items | Objects, gifts, promotional items, small batches |
Boards per pass | One to three 8 × 4 sheets | Cut-down sheets | Small panels and jigs of items |
Floor space | Dedicated production area | Mid-size workshop | Fits a small unit or studio |
Price from | £37,995 + VAT | £29,995 + VAT | £26,995 + VAT |
If most of your work is full-size boards, a large format flatbed avoids cutting sheets down to fit. If you mainly print objects like phone cases, awards and gifts, a compact UV flatbed is the more efficient buy. You can also compare all of our UV flatbed printers.
Who is it for?
- Signage producers printing 8 × 4 boards daily for retail, construction and property clients.
- Panel and door printers decorating doors, splashbacks, furniture and architectural panels.
- Exhibition and display builders producing large rigid graphics to tight deadlines.
- Print shops replacing print-and-mount who want to cut out vinyl, lamination and mounting labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size bed do I need?
Match the bed to the sheets you print most. A 2.5 × 1.3 m bed takes one full 8 × 4 board. A 3.0 × 2.0 m bed takes 10 × 5 sheets. The 3.3 × 2.5 m and 4.0 × 2.5 m beds print two or three 8 × 4 boards at once, so you can load one while another prints.
What's the maximum material thickness?
Standard print height is 100 mm on Dlican models and 120 mm on SinoColor models. Height upgrades to 200 or 300 mm (Dlican) and 200 or 400 mm (SinoColor) are available when ordered, for thick panels, doors and deep items.
Large format or compact flatbed – which suits my shop?
Choose large format if most of your work is full-size boards, panels or doors. It prints whole sheets without cutting them down. Choose a compact flatbed if you mainly print objects and small batches like phone cases, awards and gifts. It’s cheaper and needs far less floor space.
What does a large format UV flatbed cost?
Our large format UV flatbed printers range from £37,995 + VAT for the SinoColor FB-2513s to £99,995 + VAT for a 16-head Dlican DLI-4025. Price depends on bed size and the number of print heads. Finance is available from £166.12 per week.
Can it print on glass and acrylic?
Yes. Acrylic prints well directly, including reverse printing with a white backing layer. Glass needs a primer for durable adhesion, which can be applied in the same pass on machines fitted with a primer channel.
What installation and support is included?
Every printer includes UK installation by our engineers, RIP setup, operator training and a 12-month UK warranty. UV inks and spare parts are supplied from the UK.