Lancelot M1630 Pro review
Product photos: Lancelot.
Buyers who want the laptop and software set up before the box arrives. Every bundle includes a laptop with the RIP already installed.
The catch: The print head is covered for 3 months only, half of what Procolored, HTVRONT and InkSonic write, and the exact printable width is not stated on the store pages we read.
- Print width
- 11.7 in · A3
- Print head
- Epson XP600 (F1080), per Lancelot
- Stated speed
- 13.4 sq ft/h
- White ink care
- 1 automatic
- Computers
- Bundled laptop (system not stated)
- Head warranty
- 3 months
Verdict in 3 lines
The Lancelot M1630 Pro sells on convenience: every bundle includes a laptop with the software installed, from $2,599 on Lancelot's US store.
Lancelot states about 6 minutes per A3 print, an automatic cutter and a "holiday mode" that maintains the head when idle.
It is the least documented printer in this comparison, and its print head is covered for 3 months only. Buy it with your eyes open.
Who the M1630 Pro is for, and who should skip it
Buy it if
- You do not own a Windows computer and do not want to set one up.
- You want an oven or a powder shaker in the same order.
- You are comfortable buying from a small brand's own store.
- You have read the warranty page and accept it.
Skip it if
- You want a long head warranty: Procolored, HTVRONT and InkSonic give 6 months.
- You want published specifications for everything before you buy.
- You want a large owner community to lean on.
Not the target? The closest printer on price is the HTVRONT D2 at $2,549: crafters moving up from a heat press who want a kit that arrives complete.
How much is the Lancelot M1630 Pro? Price and kits
Lancelot sells it 4 ways. The price we use for the score is the printer + laptop at $2,599, read on November 15, 2026, against a list price of $2,999. Printer and laptop bundle on Lancelot's US store (list price $2,999): check the date on the store before you order.
Where to buy: Lancelot's own US store, which had it in stock on November 15, 2026. Check price at Lancelot
What else do you need to buy with the M1630 Pro?
A DTF printer prints the film. To get a shirt out of it you also need adhesive powder, a way to cure it, a heat press and a stock of film and ink. Here is where the Lancelot M1630 Pro stands:
- Curing: the cheapest kit with an oven is $3,099 (Beginner Kit: printer + laptop + oven), so $500 on top of the printer.
- Heat press: not sold in a kit by this seller; budget one separately.
- Supplies: the box includes a starter stock (see below); after that you buy Lancelot ink, as the warranty requires.
- Computer: a laptop comes in the bundle.
Our DTF printer cost guide adds up a full starter budget for six printers, with every price dated.
Print width and speed: how many shirts an hour?
Lancelot's comparison table gives about 6 minutes per A3 print, which it calls twice as fast as a modified L1800 printer, at 720 x 1440 dpi. The shaker bundle page names the head: an original Epson XP600 (F1080). We convert the claim to about 13 square feet an hour for our score. The printer is sold as A3; the exact printable width is not stated on the pages we read, so we count A3 paper width (11.7 inches).
Does the white ink clog? Circulation, cleaning and idle days
"Holiday mode" keeps the head maintained through idle periods, by Lancelot's description. The printer also has a waste ink bottle alarm and a sensor that protects the head if the film arches. We did not find a description of white ink circulation or stirring on the two official pages we read, so our score counts one automatic protection. Ask Lancelot to confirm how the white ink is kept in suspension on the unit you order.
Which RIP software, and does it work on a Mac?
Lancelot's own RIP comes installed on the bundled laptop, which removes the most common beginner headache: drivers, dongles and settings. Lancelot does not state the laptop's operating system on the pages we read, so the software criterion is left out of its score. Ask whether the software can be reinstalled on another computer.
How much room, and what about ventilation?
Lancelot's size diagram puts the printer at 80 x 38 x 35 cm (31.5 x 15 x 13.8 inches) and about 35 kg (77 lb): a sturdy table, not a shelf, and two people to lift it out of the box. The oven and the shaker-dryer in the larger bundles need their own bench space and ventilation.
What is in the box, and how hard is the setup?
- M1630 Pro printer
- Dedicated laptop with the software installed
- 60 A3+ film sheets and 40 A3 special effect film sheets
- DTF ink, 6 x 250 ml (C, M, Y, K, W, W)
- DTF cleaning fluid, 2 x 100 ml
- The Beginner Kit adds an oven
Lancelot's US store promises free shipping in the US from US stock. The Beginner Kit ($3,099) adds an oven to the printer and laptop; the shaker bundle ($3,999) adds a powder shaker and dryer. Lancelot's own short videos show the auto-maintenance and holiday mode; one is embedded below.
Maintenance and known problems
Use holiday mode when you stop for a few days, and keep to Lancelot ink: the warranty excludes head blockages caused by other inks, and also states that print head damage "resulting from contact with ink" is not covered, a clause worth asking about.
For the daily and weekly routine that applies to every printer here, see our DTF printer maintenance guide.
What does the M1630 Pro warranty cover? Read closely
We read Lancelot's warranty page in full. Print head and mainboard: one free replacement within 3 months of delivery. Other mechanical and electronic parts: 12 months. Claims in the first month include shipping; after that you pay shipping. A full refund is possible within a month if no ink has gone into the printer. The warranty is valid in the continental US and requires Lancelot inks.
Source: Lancelot warranty terms, read November 15, 2026.
What do owners say about the M1630 Pro?
Lancelot's store showed 29 customer reviews with a 5.0 average on the day we checked: a brand's own widget, and a small sample. We did not read owner reviews on an independent site. If you buy on a marketplace instead, check that the seller is Lancelot's official store, because the warranty only covers official channels.
Cost per transfer with Lancelot supplies
Lancelot does not publish the consumable prices we would need on a page we could read, so we do not invent a figure. With other brands' supplies a letter-size transfer comes to well under a dollar in ink, film and powder; the cost guide shows the arithmetic.
Questions to ask Lancelot before you order
- Does my unit have white ink circulation, and how often does it run?
- What is the printable width in inches?
- Is the warranty the same if I buy on a marketplace?
- Can the RIP be installed on a second computer?
M1630 Pro alternatives: the closest rivals on price
| Criterion | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,599 (list $2,999) | $2,549 (list $3,499.99) | $2,299 (list $2,999) |
| Cheapest kit with an oven | $3,099 | $2,799 | $2,699 |
| Print width | 11.7 in (A3) | 13 in (A3) | 13 in (A3) |
| Print head | Epson XP600 (F1080), per Lancelot | Epson F1080 (original, per HTVRONT) | Epson L1800 |
| Ink channels | CMYK + white | 6-channel (CMYK + white) | CMYK+WW |
| Stated speed | About 6 min per A3 print | Up to 16 sq ft per hour | Letter/A4 print in 10 min, 6 prints per hour |
| White ink care | Scheduled self-cleaning | Circulation, stirring, scheduled self-cleaning | Circulation, scheduled self-cleaning |
| Software | Lancelot's own RIP, preinstalled on the bundled laptop | IdeaStudio (design + RIP in one) | Pro RIP |
| Computers | Bundled laptop (system not stated) | Windows | Windows |
| Weight | 77.2 lb | Not stated | 44 lb |
| Warranty | 3 mo head · 12 mo machine | 6 mo head · 12 mo machine | 6 mo head · 12 mo machine |
| Where to buy | Check price at Lancelot | Check price at HTVRONT | Check price at Procolored |
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Lancelot M1630 Pro specifications
| Price | $2,599 (printer + laptop), read November 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Print width | 11.7 in (A3) |
| Print head | Epson XP600 (F1080), per Lancelot |
| Ink channels | CMYK + white |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 dpi |
| Stated speed | About 6 min per A3 print |
| Media feed | Roll-fed, with automatic cutter |
| White ink care | "Holiday mode" keeps the head maintained during idle periods, per Lancelot. White ink circulation is not described on the two store pages we read. |
| Software | Lancelot's own RIP, preinstalled on the bundled laptop |
| Computers | Runs from the bundled laptop; Lancelot does not state the operating system on the pages we read |
| Dimensions | 31.5 x 15 x 13.8 in |
| Weight | 77.2 lb |
| Warranty | Print head and mainboard: one free replacement within 3 months of delivery. Other mechanical and electronic parts: 12 months. Lancelot inks required; valid in the continental US. |
| Ink and film | Warranty on ink-contact parts requires Lancelot inks. |
What the score is built on
The 7.8/10 comes from one published formula applied to the figures below, the same for every printer.
| Criterion | Figure used | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Print speed | 13.4 sq ft an hour (About 6 min per A3 print) | 20% |
| White ink care | Scheduled self-cleaning | 20% |
| Print width | 11.7 in (A3) | 10% |
| Software and computers | Bundled laptop (system not stated) | 10% |
| Weight on the desk | 77.2 lb | 5% |
| Warranty | 3 months head, 12 months machine | 15% |
| Price | $2,599 on Nov 15, 2026 | 20% |
Sources, read November 15, 2026: lancelotus.com bundle page · lancelotus.com oven kit page · lancelotus.com shaker kit page · lancelotus.com warranty page
M1630 Pro questions buyers ask
Is Lancelot a legit DTF printer brand?
Lancelot runs an official US store with a published warranty and return policy, which we read. It publishes fewer specifications than the larger brands, and its print head warranty is short: 3 months.
How much is the Lancelot M1630 Pro?
$2,599 for the printer and laptop bundle on Lancelot's US store on the day we checked, $3,099 with an oven and $3,999 with a powder shaker and dryer.
What print head does the Lancelot M1630 Pro use?
Lancelot names an original Epson XP600 (F1080) head on its shaker bundle page, printing at 720 x 1440 dpi.
What is the warranty on the Lancelot M1630 Pro?
One free replacement of the print head and mainboard within 3 months of delivery, and 12 months on other mechanical and electronic parts, in the continental US, with Lancelot inks.