The WM880 is a DIY phone case printing vending machine from Wider Matrix. It holds more than 1,000 TPU + PC cases, prints with genuine Epson print heads, takes coins, cash, cards, NFC and QR payment, and reports stock and sales to your phone. Two versions start at US$4,999 for one to three units. If you are sourcing a unit for a mall, a campus or an existing vending route, send us your target market and monthly volume and we will come back with the configuration and the tier price that fits.
The WM880 is a floor-standing machine that prints custom phone cases on the spot. A customer walks up, scans the QR code on the screen, picks their phone model, uploads a photo, pays, and collects a TPU + PC case with that photo printed on it. Nobody stands behind a counter, and nothing is shipped afterwards.
Most units go to four kinds of buyers. Vending operators add one to a route because a printed case earns far more per sale than a snack line. Mall, airport and campus landlords use them to fill space that earns nothing today. Distributors and resellers take a few units to test a market before committing to a container. Schools, cinemas and brands order one for a lobby, a tournament or an activation, where the machine itself becomes the attraction.
Under the cabinet it is built around Epson print heads and a 2,000 ml ink system, with room for more than 1,000 blank cases. That storage number is what separates a machine you service weekly from one you service every day. Printer status, stock levels and sales all reach your phone through the management app.
WM880 technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | WM880 |
| Input voltage | 110V to 220V |
| Power consumption | 410W |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1340 x 990 x 2170 mm |
| Weight | 380 KG |
| Ink capacity | 2000 ml |
| Payment methods | Coin / cash / credit card / NFC / QR payment |
| Case storage | 1020 to 1025 phone cases |
| Case material | TPU + PC composite |
| Print heads | Epson F1080-A1 / i1600-U1 / i3200-U1HD |
| Remote management | PC and mobile app |
How the machine works: four steps from scan to finished case
The transaction is short, and anyone who can use a photo app can use this.
- Scan the QR code shown on the machine screen.
- Select the phone model. The list covers iPhone 16, iPhone 15, iPhone 11 and other current handsets.
- Upload the picture to be printed.
- Pay through any of the supported methods: coin, cash, credit card, NFC or QR payment.
Positioning is handled by the machine. Print visual recognition aligns the artwork automatically and prints without white borders, which is the part customers notice if it goes wrong, since they have already paid and are standing in front of the machine. The interface runs in English, Russian, French, Arabic, Korean and other languages, and the currency can be set for the market you operate in.
Which print head do you need: F1080, i1600-U1 or i3200-U1HD?
| Version | Print head | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| F1080 (base) | Epson F1080-A1 | High photo resolution, clear detail, vivid color |
| i1600 (standard) | Epson i1600-U1 | Three times the print speed of F1080, four times the lifespan, twice the clarity |
| i3200 (upgrade) | Epson i3200-U1HD | Lossless step up from i1600, further increase in print speed |
All three are genuine Epson heads, and every step on the ladder is a lossless upgrade. A machine bought this year does not become obsolete when you want more throughput next year.
Pick the F1080 if you are selling to customers who look closely at photo detail and you would rather keep the entry cost down. Pick the i1600-U1 if the unit will see heavy daily use, because the faster head and longer lifespan pay for themselves on a busy site, and you keep the option to move to i3200-U1HD later. Operators who want maximum throughput from day one can order the i3200-U1HD configuration directly. We went through the head options in more detail in our Wider Matrix WM880 phone case printer review and buyer’s guide.
Versions and pricing
WM880 F1080 version
- Epson F1080 print head
- Holds 1,020 phone cases
- US$4,999.00 for 1 to 3 units
WM880 i1600-U1 version
- Epson i1600-U1 print head
- Holds 1,025 phone cases
- US$5,999.00 for 1 to 3 units
- Can be upgraded to the i3200-U1HD print head for an additional US$680 (¥5,000)
Optional inventory identification
- Adds US$200 (¥1,350) to either version
- A camera module fitted on top of the machine, so the system can see what is in each slot
Orders of 4 to 6 units, 7 to 10 units and 11 or more units are priced by tier. Send us the quantity and the destination market and the tier price comes back with the quotation. Buyers weighing this machine against others in the category usually want the whole picture, not just the sticker price, and that picture is in our guide to how much a phone case vending machine really costs.
What it costs to run: cases and ink
| Quantity | Standard case | Magnetic case |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 pcs | US$1.30 / pc | US$2.30 / pc |
| 5,000 pcs | US$1.20 / pc | US$2.20 / pc |
| 8,000 pcs | US$1.10 / pc | US$2.10 / pc |
| Ink version | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Epson UV hard ink, 4 colors | US$100.00 / set |
| F1080 version | Epson UV hard ink, 6 colors | US$160.00 / set |
Blank cases carry most of the running cost, and the price falls as the order gets bigger. At 8,000 pieces a standard case is US$1.10 and a magnetic one is US$2.10. The ink system holds 2,000 ml, so one set lasts a long stretch between refills. To work out your own margin, start with what it costs to make a phone case and then add ink, power and site rent to the blank.
Management system and remote monitoring
The machine reports to a PC or a phone. The app shows equipment status, sales data and print records, which is enough to decide when to restock and which locations have earned a second unit.
| Module | Function |
|---|---|
| Inventory identification (optional) | Real time stock monitoring per slot, with the camera module installed |
| Revenue statement | Daily, weekly and monthly sales analytics with charts |
| Order status | Complete order history and status tracking |
| Machine status details | Live monitoring of printer operation, alarms and connectivity |
| Promotion activity settings | Discount rules, time periods and quantity limits |
| Currency setting | Multi currency support for different markets |
| Language settings | English, Russian, French, Arabic, Korean and others |
| Basic settings | Machine configuration and preferences |
The APP intelligent remote system lets you watch equipment status, sales figures and print records from a phone or a computer, which is usually the difference between finding out a machine is down from a report and finding out from a customer complaint.
Case quality and phone compatibility
The blank is a TPU + PC composite. Two lens cover designs are available, and the structure was reworked so cases fit easily and replenish faster. That last point matters more than it sounds. If a case fights you every time you load it, a 1,000 case cabinet turns into an hour of work on every visit.
Stock cases fit the models most customers carry: Apple handsets including the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 and iPhone 11, plus Samsung, Google Pixel, Xiaomi, Huawei and OPPO. If you are opening a market where another brand dominates, ask us about case availability before you order.
Loading the machine takes three moves:
- Place the phone case flat with the back facing up.
- Keep the placement height below the red line indicator.
- Push the case inside to complete the load.
Where the WM880 works best
A machine that prints a personal product needs foot traffic and dwell time, not a corridor nobody stops in. It performs where people wait: shopping malls, airports, campuses and schools, exhibition and convention centers, cinema lobbies, office building entrances and multi day events. Tourist districts work too, since a case printed with a holiday photo is a souvenir by definition.
Power and floor space are simple. The machine draws 410W on a 110V to 220V supply and needs a footprint of 1340 x 990 mm, so it fits where a large drinks machine fits. If you are still choosing between sites, our placement guide for high traffic locations covers the traffic, power and rent questions that decide whether a site actually pays.
Certifications, patents and manufacturing
WM880 machines carry CCC, CE, ISO, RoHS and PSE certification. That set covers the documents buyers normally need for customs clearance in the EU, Japan and China, and certificates plus test reports are available on request. Wider Matrix also holds more than five independent R&D patents, KC, CE and PSE patents, and more than 30 industry awards.
Why buyers order from Wider Matrix
We build the WM880, so the cabinet, the print head configuration and the consumables come from one supplier rather than three. That matters in year two, when a head needs replacing or a distributor needs another batch of cases at the same spec and the same price.
Before shipping, language, currency and payment methods are set for the market you sell into, and the machine ships ready for that mix. Dealers, distributors and buyers planning a rollout can ask about wholesale and OEM terms with their order. Support runs on a 7×24 schedule, and because the upgrade path is lossless, the machine you buy today can still take a faster print head later.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the WM880 cost?
The F1080 version is US$4,999.00 and the i1600-U1 version is US$5,999.00, both for orders of 1 to 3 units. The optional inventory identification camera adds US$200 (¥1,350), and upgrading an i1600 machine to the i3200-U1HD head adds US$680 (¥5,000). Orders of 4 units and above are quoted by tier.
Can I run this as a DIY business, or do I need a technician?
Day to day you do not need one. Customers serve themselves, and you refill cases and check ink the way you would on any vending route. The machine aligns each print without manual setup, and the optional camera module counts stock per slot so you spend less time on site. Anything past that, such as a print head swap, is covered in the service material and backed by 7×24 support. If the business side is the part you are unsure about, our breakdown of what a DIY phone case vending machine setup involves covers cost, footprint and location.
How much does one printed case cost to produce?
Count the blank, the ink, power and the rent you pay for the spot. A standard TPU + PC case is US$1.10 to US$1.30 depending on order size, and a magnetic case is US$2.10 to US$2.30. Ink is US$100 per set for four colors, or US$160 per set for the six color ink used with the F1080 head.
Which phone models can it print for?
Apple models including the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 and iPhone 11, plus Samsung, Google Pixel, Xiaomi, Huawei and OPPO. Tell us your market before ordering if you expect demand for a brand outside that list.
Does the machine need to be staffed?
No. It is built for unattended operation, and sales and stock reach your phone, so one operator can watch several machines from a single screen.
What about lead time, warranty and payment terms?
Lead time and warranty depend on the order size and the destination, and we would rather quote them accurately than guess. Send the quantity, the destination port and your contact details, and we will confirm both in the quotation.
Where can I buy the WM880?
Direct from Wider Matrix. Buying from the manufacturer keeps you close to the people who set the print head configuration and the consumables supply, which is where the running cost actually lives. If you are still comparing channels, our guide on where to buy a phone case vending machine explains the difference between ordering from a factory and ordering from a reseller.
Request a WM880 quotation
Three details are enough to quote properly: how many machines you need, where they will be installed, and which print head version you are leaning towards. If you are still deciding between F1080 and i1600-U1, say so, and we will put the price difference next to the difference in speed and lifespan so the choice is simple. Distributors and dealers can ask for wholesale pricing at the same time.
Send your requirement to the Wider Matrix sales team and we will come back with the machine configuration, the tier price and a consumables quote. Photos of WM880 units running at similar sites are available on request.
