Procolored F8 Panda vs. Procolored K13 Lite
Both DTF printer compared directly. Highlighted in green are the lower price (if both prices come from the same source) and the larger print width. If a machine has no value in a row, it says “not specified by the manufacturer”.
The key differences
- The Procolored K13 Lite prints wider (33 cm instead of 21 cm on the Procolored F8 Panda).
- The Procolored F8 Panda is considerably lighter (10 kg instead of 18 kg).
| Procolored F8 Panda | Procolored K13 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Device type | DTF printer | DTF printer |
| Price range | €1,200 to €3,000 | €1,200 to €3,000 |
| Price | Manufacturer's shop: €2,224.11; EU shop shows €1,869 excl. VAT, converted here with 19% VAT; according to the shop, import tax may be extra (As of 26 Oct 2026) | Manufacturer's shop: €2,462.11; EU shop shows €2,069 excl. VAT (was €2,069), converted here with 19% VAT; according to the shop, import tax may be extra (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Print width | 210 mm (A4/Letter) | 330 mm (13 inches, A3) |
| Film | Roll with integrated cutter, PET film 21 cm x 100 m included | Roll, PET roll film 100 m |
| Inks | CMYK + white (5 x 250 ml) | CMYK + white (starter set 5 x 250 ml) |
| Print head | L800, single array | LH-500, single array |
| Resolution | max. 1440 x 1440 dpi (8 pass) | 1440 x 1400 dpi or 1440 x 1440 dpi (8 pass), contradictory |
| Speed | A4 in 7 minutes, 8 prints per hour | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Powder application/shaker | not integrated; 500 g powder included | not integrated, powder separate |
| Curing | Oven only in the bundle | Oven only in the bundle (oven or Smokeless Oven) |
| Software/RIP | Procolored Pro RIP with USB dongle, Windows only | Procolored Studio Lite, free, Windows only |
| Exhaust/fumes | not specified by the manufacturer | no figure given; Smokeless Oven is meant to reduce odours |
| Maintenance | not specified by the manufacturer | automatic cleaning every 10 hours, white ink circulation every 30 minutes |
| Warranty | not specified by the manufacturer | 12 months, print head 6 months |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Textiles (DTF transfer) | Textiles (DTF transfer) |
| Dimensions | 540 × 280 × 170 mm | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Weight | 10 kg | 18 kg |
Who is which one suitable for?
Procolored F8 Panda
For getting started with DTF with small designs up to A4 width in a limited space.
- Compact A4 device weighing 10 kg
- RIP software and film roll included
Procolored K13 Lite
For beginners in small DTF businesses who want A3 roll printing and handle powder and curing separately.
- A3 roll printing with 330 mm width
- White ink circulation and automatic cleaning
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