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Procolored K13 Lite review

A 13-inch DTF bundle with a smokeless oven, LiteHead technology, an infrared guard against film warping, and a visual touchscreen.

What sets it apart

The head guard addresses a costly failure: warped film striking the print head.

Ease of use

A touchscreen and one-touch pumping reduce routine maintenance.

Value

Compare the price with the R1390, which covers the same width.

Where it earns its place, and where it falls short

Strengths

  • Infrared guard protects the head
  • Touchscreen and one-touch ink pumping
  • Reduced odor claim

Compromises

  • Rated 3.9 from 40 ratings
  • Proprietary head technology
  • Costs $1,000 more than the InkSonic R1390

Specifications

Width13 in A3
HeadProcolored LiteHead
OvenSmokeless DTF oven
White inkCirculation
SafeguardInfrared monitoring of film and particles
ColorG7 certified, stated
Amazon ASINB0GSVV5G94

Questions makers ask before buying

What does the infrared guard do?

It watches the print area for warped film and small particles that could hit the head.

Is the oven smokeless?

That is the maker’s claim. Plan ventilation anyway.

Our score

7.4/ 10

A polished machine, priced above the R1390 without a better rating.

This one against the other workshop machines

workshop machines from the same category, at nearby prices. Only what all of them publish is shown: a column with holes compares nothing.

Model Price Head
Procolored K13 Lite $2799 Procolored LiteHead
Lancelot M1630 Pro $3099 M1630
Senortian A3 L1800 with Oven $2199 L1800
InkSonic R1390 with Oven $1799 L1800

What sets the models apart, in workshop machines

  • If price decides: InkSonic R1390 with Oven, at $1799.

What use this one answers, among workshop machines

A buyer who values head protection and an easier interface.

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