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UV Flatbed Printer Finance

Spread the cost of a UV flatbed printer from £8,000 to £450,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance, compare rates from 40+ lenders.

Can you finance a uv flatbed printer?

Yes, uv flatbed printers are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £8,000 to £400,000, and most deals are written over 12–84 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.

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Typical Cost

£8k – £400k

Approval Speed

24–48 hours

Same-day for < £100k

Rates From

4.5% APR

What would a uv flatbed printer cost per month?

£90,000
10%
60 months
9%
£0

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Pre-filled with a typical uv flatbed printer price. Indicative only, not a quote.

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Finance options

Hire Purchase (HP)

Rate
From 4.9% APR
Term
12–84 months
Deposit
10–20%
Ownership
Yours at the end
Best for
Sign and display businesses wanting to own the printer outright

Finance Lease

Rate
From 4.5% APR
Term
12–84 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return or buy (balloon payment)
Best for
Tax-efficient, claim 100% of payments against profit

Operating Lease

Rate
From 5.2% APR
Term
24–60 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return at end
Best for
Always have the latest technology. Off balance sheet.

Representative example

On a purchase price of £90,000: a 10% deposit of £9,000, then 48 monthly payments of £1,899 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £100,152, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.

What buyers actually specify

Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.

Machine or specification Guide price Type
Mimaki JFX200-1213EX £49,995–£62,870 Compact UV Flatbed
Mimaki JFX200-2513EX £61,995–£74,870 Large-Format UV Flatbed
Entry-level A2/A1 desktop UV flatbed printer £8,000–£20,000 Desktop UV Flatbed
High-end production UV flatbed printer (swissQprint/Durst class) £150,000–£450,000 High-End Production

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Tax benefits

A UV flatbed printer qualifies for Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting you deduct the full cost from taxable profits in the year of purchase, up to £1,000,000. Hire purchase agreements let you claim capital allowances on the machine. Lease payments are generally deductible in full against profits as they fall due.

Market context

UV flatbed printers are bought by sign and display companies, packaging prototypers and industrial decorators printing directly onto rigid substrates, foamex, acrylic, wood, metal, that would otherwise need mounting after printing. Because bed size and throughput both scale sharply with price, from compact benchtop units to industrial production flatbeds, buyers tend to size the machine to the largest standard sheet size their customers order rather than the biggest bed available. UV ink is a significant ongoing cost that varies with coverage and white/varnish layers used, and it sits outside the machine finance as a running expense. Replacement is usually driven by wanting a larger bed, faster throughput or better white-ink handling for double-sided and backlit work rather than the printer failing, since UV LED curing units are generally reliable and long-lived when maintained. A functioning used market exists for compact and mid-size flatbeds from the established manufacturers, and residual values for the leading Swiss and Japanese-built machines tend to hold up better than for less established brands.

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Several of our 200+ lenders specialise in businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options exist. Checking your options here does not affect your credit score, because we do not run a credit search to match you. A lender will run their own checks only if you decide to apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I finance a used UV flatbed printer?
Yes. Most lenders finance used flatbeds up to 8 to 10 years old, with a service history and print-head condition report typically required. Because bed size and ink system matter more to resale value than age alone, a well-maintained compact flatbed from an established manufacturer often finances more easily than a newer machine from a less recognised brand. White-ink line condition is worth checking specifically, since it's the component most likely to need attention on an older flatbed.
What deposit do I need?
Hire purchase usually asks for a 10 to 20% deposit. Entry-level desktop flatbeds under £20,000 sometimes qualify for reduced-deposit finance, while high-end production machines at the top of the range may need a deposit closer to 20% given the size of the transaction. Newer businesses or those with a thinner credit history are sometimes asked for a deposit toward the higher end of that range, or a personal guarantee instead. It's worth discussing your specific trading position with a broker before assuming the standard range will apply to you.
Can I include a roll-to-roll module or hybrid conversion in the finance?
Yes, where a flatbed is bought as a hybrid unit with a roll-fed attachment, or the roll module is added as part of the same order, most lenders will finance it as one machine rather than requiring a separate agreement for the attachment. This is worth raising early with your supplier and broker, since a hybrid conversion changes the specification and value of the machine, and having it clearly itemised on the quote avoids any confusion later about what the finance agreement actually covers.
How does UV flatbed printing compare to roll-to-roll for financing purposes?
Both are financed the same way as standard business equipment. The practical difference is application: a flatbed prints directly onto rigid board, which suits short-run rigid signage and prototyping, while roll-to-roll suits banners, vehicle wrap and other flexible media at higher volume. Some sign companies finance both to cover the full range of jobs they're asked to quote for, and lenders are generally comfortable financing complementary machines on separate agreements run alongside each other.
How quickly can I get UV flatbed printer finance?
Applications under £100,000, which covers most compact and mid-size flatbeds, are typically approved within 24 to 48 hours. High-end production machines at the top of the range, often £150,000 plus, usually take five to seven working days given the size and complexity of the deal. Turnaround improves further if you use a broker who already knows which lenders are active in this equipment category, since the application goes straight to a lender likely to say yes rather than being tested against several in sequence.

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