Morpho UV Printer Kickstarter Passes $10 Million

Morpho's desktop UV printer has passed $10 million on Kickstarter less than three weeks into its campaign. At the time of writing, the live total stood above $10.1 million from more than 2,800 backers. Funding remains open until October 14.

The campaign covers two versions of the same enclosed machine. The Standard model uses an Epson F1080 printhead and starts at $1,799, while the $2,999 Pro uses the industrial Epson i3200. Both use a moving gantry over a stationary bed, combine camera-assisted placement with color calibration, and accept refillable ink cartridges.

The Morpho is a desktop UV flatbed for printing color, white ink, varnish and raised textures directly onto finished objects. Morpho lists acrylic, wood, metal, glass and leather among the supported materials, covering work such as signs, packaging, personalized products and short production runs. Objects remain stationary inside the enclosure while the printhead moves above them.

Kickstarter Prices Start at $1,799

The prices on the live campaign are $200 above the figures Morpho published during its pre-launch deposit period. The earlier $1,599 Standard and $2,799 Pro offers were reserved for qualifying deposit holders; new backers now see $1,799 and $2,999 as the core Early Bird prices.

Model	Kickstarter	MSRP	Printhead	Relief
Morpho Standard	$1,799	$2,699	Epson F1080, 1,080 nozzles	Up to 5 mm
Morpho Pro	$2,999	$4,999	Epson i3200, 3,200 nozzles	Up to 60 mm

Prices are Morpho's current Kickstarter Early Bird figures in USD. Reward availability can change while the campaign is running.

Morpho says deposit holders who back with the same email will receive their $50 deposit plus $200 cashback within 10 business days of the campaign ending. That brings their effective prices back to the pre-launch levels.

Standard and Pro Use Different Printheads

The printhead is the main difference between the two models. Standard uses the six-channel F1080, also commonly identified as the XP600, with CMYK, white and varnish channels, 1440 DPI resolution and a 4.5-picoliter minimum droplet. Pro moves to an eight-channel i3200 with two white and two varnish channels, 2400 DPI and a 3.8-picoliter minimum droplet.

According to Morpho, the Pro prints three to five times faster, depending on the job. The extra white channels are particularly relevant for raised work, where repeated white-ink layers form the structure beneath the color and varnish.

The campaign specification table sets different relief limits for the two machines: 5 mm on Standard and 60 mm on Pro. A separate FAQ says Morpho Studio currently supports relief printing up to 5 mm, so the published material does not yet explain how the Pro reaches its higher listed ceiling. Morpho also says the F1080 machine can be upgraded with an i3200 kit later, although it has not priced that upgrade.

A Moving Gantry Inside a Closed Enclosure

Both models provide a 330 x 220 mm enclosed print area with 168 mm of object clearance. The included A3 Printbed extends the working area to 420 x 330 mm, with clearance reduced to 138 mm. Objects can weigh up to 10 kg.

Instead of moving the object beneath a fixed printhead, Morpho keeps the bed stationary and moves the gantry. That arrangement makes room for taller and heavier products while allowing most direct-print jobs to run with the lid closed.

Four cameras and an infrared structured-light system handle placement. Two 8 MP cameras map an object's contours and height, a 5 MP macro camera captures surface detail for ReliefScan, and a 2 MP camera provides the live view. Morpho quotes 0.2 mm alignment accuracy and also includes a collision-detection laser. A built-in spectrophotometer creates ICC profiles and supports color calibration.

Morpho Studio brings placement, relief effects and printer control together. The public beta is available for Windows 10 or later and macOS 11 or later, with mobile support still planned. Routine printing can run over a local network, Ethernet or the printer's own hotspot, while installation, activation and AI-assisted features require internet access.

Print Quality and Software Updates

After early tests showed graininess and uneven surface finish, Morpho says it changed the timing between ink deposition and UV curing so the delay remains more consistent across the print. The company's internal comparisons show a smoother, more uniform finish after the change.

The same campaign update outlines additions being developed for Morpho Studio, including bidirectional printing, three selectable printhead waveform settings, broader SVG support and job reprinting from either the printer screen or the software. It also shows an ink-cost calculator that estimates consumption and cost before printing, records actual ink use afterward and accepts custom ink prices.

Open Jigs, Refillable Ink and Specialty Effects

Morpho is building the machine around more than its own accessory range. Its Open Jig System allows users to design fixtures for repeatable placement and batch production. Open electrical connections and a software SDK are also intended to let custom accessories draw power and communicate with the printer.

The ink system accepts both Morpho cartridges and refillable cartridges. The company also plans support for compatible specialty inks used for fluorescent, glitter-varnish, lenticular and microlens effects. Morpho lists future full-color 3D printing with specialty inks for the Pro, but presents that as an area for development rather than a feature available at launch.

Ink Prices, Odor and Maintenance

The Kickstarter FAQ now lists each 130 ml CMYK bottle at $13.99 and each 290 ml white or varnish bottle at $23.99. That works out to about $108 per liter for CMYK and $83 per liter for white or varnish at the campaign prices. The printer uses refillable cartridges.

Morpho also provides initial consumption estimates. A full A4 print is listed at approximately 0.314 ml for color only, 1.011 ml for white plus color and 2.510 ml for white, color and varnish. Its example for a 0.3 mm embossed A4 print uses about 7.34 ml. Actual use will vary with the artwork, substrate and print settings.

Morpho describes its EcoInk as a low-odor formulation developed to be less corrosive to the Epson printheads used in the two machines. The company says the I10-series ink is GREENGUARD Gold certified and cites TÜV testing that put its VOC emissions at 10 to 25 percent of comparable desktop UV inks. Those are Morpho's published figures; “low odor” does not mean odorless or emission-free.

The enclosed printer recirculates air through HEPA and activated-carbon filters to capture particles and odors. Inside the ink path, white-ink stirring and circulation, printhead heating, scheduled nozzle firing and a cloth wiper are designed to reduce settling and blockages. A carriage camera can detect missing nozzles so the software can compensate during printing.

Morpho estimates that routine maintenance consumes about 1 ml of ink per week. It says the machine does not require separate cleaning or moisturizing liquid during normal idle periods, provided it remains powered on so its automatic maintenance routines can run.

Accessories Cover Cylinders and UV-DTF

The planned package includes an A4 tray and the A3 Printbed, while optional accessories extend the printer beyond flat objects. The Electrostatic Mat holds paper, cardstock, stickers and film flat without tape or clamps. The Rotary Jig handles rigid cylinders measuring 40 to 100 mm in diameter and 50 to 280 mm long, including some cups and tumblers with handles; automatic leveling and handle detection are built into the workflow.

The Roll-to-Roll Jig is designed for UV-DTF transfers, printing onto A/B film that can then be applied to irregular, curved or oversized rigid objects. Morpho also presents it as a route to longer prints and foil effects. The $3,999 Pro Workflow Bundle includes the Pro printer, Electrostatic Mat, Rotary Jig and Roll-to-Roll Jig.

Morpho says the rotary is running slightly behind the printer itself but has not provided a separate shipping estimate. Some materials, including acrylic, glass and metal, may also need the company's surface pretreatment to improve ink adhesion.

Shipping Is Expected From December

Morpho now expects units to leave its factory between December 2026 and January 2027, subject to production and fulfillment progress. The wording refers to factory shipping rather than arrival at the buyer's address.

Shipping is listed at $100 for the mainland US and $150 for Canada, the UK, EU countries, Australia, Japan and Taiwan. Morpho says customs duties are covered, with VAT or GST included for EU, UK and Australian backers. Applicable sales tax in the US and Canada will be collected separately after the campaign.

The printer was demonstrated at IFA Berlin in September, following public appearances in the US earlier in the summer. However, backing the campaign is not the same as buying an in-stock machine, and the planned shipping window remains subject to production and fulfillment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much has the Morpho UV Printer raised on Kickstarter?+

At the time of writing, the campaign had raised more than $10.1 million from over 2,800 backers. The figure will continue to change until the campaign closes on October 14.

How much does the Morpho UV Printer cost?+

The current Kickstarter Early Bird prices are $1,799 for the Standard F1080 model and $2,999 for the Pro i3200. Morpho lists eventual MSRPs of $2,699 and $4,999. Reward availability can change during the campaign.

What is the difference between Morpho Standard and Pro?+

Standard uses a 1,080-nozzle Epson F1080 printhead and prints at up to 1440 DPI. Pro uses the 3,200-nozzle Epson i3200, reaches 2400 DPI and adds second white and varnish channels. The specification table lists relief up to 5 mm for Standard and 60 mm for Pro, although the FAQ currently says Morpho Studio supports up to 5 mm. Morpho says Pro is three to five times faster and that Standard can be upgraded later.

When will the Morpho UV Printer ship?+

Morpho expects factory shipping to begin between December 2026 and January 2027. The company notes that timing can change with production and fulfillment progress, so this is not a guaranteed delivery date.

How much does Morpho ink cost?+

Morpho lists CMYK ink at $13.99 per 130 ml bottle and white or varnish at $23.99 per 290 ml bottle during the campaign. That is approximately $108 per liter for CMYK and $83 per liter for white or varnish. The machine supports refillable cartridges.

Does the Morpho UV Printer need cleaning or moisturizing liquid?+

Morpho says separate cleaning and moisturizing liquids are not required during normal idle periods, provided the printer remains powered on so its automatic ink-circulation, temperature-control and nozzle-maintenance routines can run. It estimates routine maintenance ink use at about 1 ml per week.

What accessories are available for the Morpho UV Printer?+

The main accessories are an A3 Printbed, Electrostatic Mat, Rotary Jig and Roll-to-Roll Jig. Morpho also provides an open jig interface, electrical connections and a software SDK for custom fixtures and accessories. The $3,999 Pro Workflow Bundle includes the Pro printer and all three optional jigs.

How large is the Morpho UV Printer's print area?+

The enclosed area is 330 x 220 mm with 168 mm of object clearance. The included A3 Printbed expands the area to 420 x 330 mm and provides 138 mm of clearance. Supported object weight is up to 10 kg.

Sources

• Morpho's Kickstarter campaign, for the live funding total, reward and bundle pricing, accessory workflows and October 14 deadline (checked Sep 8, 2026)
• Morpho's Kickstarter FAQ, for model differences, accessories, shipping timing and fees, ink prices and maintenance details (checked Sep 8, 2026)
• Morpho Kickstarter Update #5, for the revised print-and-cure sequence, Morpho Studio additions and rotary-module status (checked Sep 2, 2026)
• Morpho's product page, for the specification table, print area, cameras, accessory range, filtration and EcoInk claims (checked Sep 8, 2026)
• Morpho Creator Resources, for the Open Jig System, electrical interfaces, software SDK and refillable ink architecture (checked Sep 8, 2026)
• Morpho's maintenance explainer, for EcoInk certification and the cleaning- and moisturizing-liquid design (checked Jul 13, 2026)
• Morpho Studio Beta, for the currently available Windows and macOS builds (checked Sep 8, 2026)
• Morpho's IFA 2026 release, for the September public demonstration (checked Sep 5, 2026)