Procolored F13X DTF Printer: Specs, Price, Launch Date

Procolored announced the F13X on September 18, 2026: a dual-printhead A3 direct-to-film printer rated at 27 Letter-size prints per hour, with camera-based nozzle checks and native Windows and macOS support. It carries a $3,399 list price, a $2,999 launch price, and goes on sale October 15, 2026. Early-bird reservations are open now for a $9.99 deposit.

This article covers what Procolored has published, what it has not, and where the F13X lands against the other 13-inch DTF printers in the DTF Database printer directory.

What Procolored Announced

Procolored Inc., founded in 2018 and focused on print-on-demand equipment, describes the F13X as a machine for small businesses that want to "produce more orders with less manual intervention." The headline changes over the company's single-head F13 are a second printhead, an automated maintenance package, and the removal of the USB software dongle.

Procolored's own comparison table lists the three current 13-inch models this way:

The 27-per-hour figure is Procolored's number for Letter or A4 output. Real throughput depends on the amount of white ink in the design and the pass count, so treat it as a best case.

F13X Specifications

AI Nozzle Detection

The feature Procolored leads with is a camera that photographs the nozzle check strip and flags clogged or deflected nozzles, so the operator does not have to squint at a test print and decide whether a cleaning cycle is needed. Combined with automatic moisturizing of the printheads during standby, the goal is fewer dried nozzles after a weekend off. That is the failure mode behind most of the problems in our white ink troubleshooting guide, so it is a sensible place to spend engineering effort on a desktop machine.

Mac Support Without a Dongle

Most desktop DTF printers ship with Windows-only RIP software locked to a USB key. Procolored states the F13X supports both Windows and macOS with no dongle. The company has not named the RIP software in its announcement, so Mac users should confirm which application ships in the box before buying.

Pricing and the Early-Bird Offer

Procolored's launch pricing has several tiers:

• MSRP: $3,399
• Launch price without a deposit: $2,999
• New customers who pay the $9.99 early-bird deposit: $2,899 ($100 off)
• Existing Procolored machine owners who pay the deposit: $2,799 ($200 off)

The deposit is non-refundable and is not applied to the purchase price. Deposit holders must complete payment between October 15 and November 14, 2026 (Pacific time) for the discount to apply. Procolored also promises a standard consumables kit plus six DTF ink sets, which it values at $1,030, delivered as discount vouchers within 14 business days after delivery confirmation.

What Procolored Has Not Published

Several details a buyer would normally check are missing from the announcement and product page as of September 21, 2026:

• The printhead model. Procolored's other 13-inch machines use Epson-derived heads, but the F13X page does not say which.
• Ink tank or cartridge capacity.
• Machine dimensions, weight, and power draw.
• The warranty term for the F13X specifically.
• Whether a powder shaker or curing oven is included. Procolored sells a smokeless DTF oven and a powder shaker as separate products, and the F13X listing does not mention either in the box.

Until Procolored fills those gaps, assume the F13X is a printer-only purchase and budget for powdering and curing separately. Our DTF powder guide covers the manual and automatic options.

How the F13X Compares

At $2,999 to $3,399 the F13X sits at the top of the 13-inch desktop tier. The HTVRONT D2 is a single-head XP600 machine at $2,599. Procolored's own F13 is $2,399 with one head. Above the F13X, the next meaningful step is a 16-inch to 24-inch roll printer with i1600 or i3200 heads, which starts around $5,000 and runs to the Roland VersaStudio BY2-20 at $7,995.

The buyer the F13X targets is the shop that has outgrown a converted EcoTank or a single-head A3 machine and wants more prints per hour without moving to a roll-fed production printer. Our beginner and budget DTF printer guide explains what each price tier normally includes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Procolored F13X cost?

The Procolored F13X has a $3,399 MSRP. Procolored is selling it for $2,999 at launch, $2,899 for new customers who paid a $9.99 early-bird deposit, and $2,799 for existing Procolored machine owners who paid the deposit. Discounts apply to orders completed between October 15 and November 14, 2026.

When does the Procolored F13X ship?

Procolored lists October 15, 2026 as the official on-sale date. Early-bird deposits are being taken before that date, and the company has not published a shipping lead time.

Does the Procolored F13X work with a Mac?

Yes. Procolored states the F13X supports both Windows and macOS without a USB dongle. The company has not named the RIP software that ships with the printer, so confirm the Mac workflow with Procolored before ordering.

Does the F13X include a powder shaker and oven?

Procolored has not listed a shaker or oven as included with the F13X. The company sells a smokeless DTF oven and a powder shaker separately, so plan on buying or already owning powdering and curing equipment.

Related Resources

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