The WM880 is a turnkey DIY phone case vending machine that prints a customer’s own design onto a case in a few minutes while they watch. It starts at US$4,999 with the Epson F1080 head or US$5,999 with the faster i1600, holds up to 1,025 blank cases, and runs unattended with remote monitoring from your phone. Send us your market and the phone models you plan to stock, and we’ll return a factory quote with a lead time to your city.
The WM880 is Wider Matrix’s DIY phone case vending machine. A customer walks up, scans the QR code on the screen, picks a phone model, uploads a photo, and pays. The machine prints the design onto a blank TPU and PC case and drops the finished case into the tray. The whole job runs while the customer waits, with no staff member standing behind a counter.
Operators place them in shopping malls, phone accessory shops, universities, airports, and tourist areas. Depending on the print head you choose, the cabinet holds 1,020 to 1,025 blank cases, and it connects over WiFi so you can check sales, stock levels, and machine alarms from your phone.
There are two versions. The F1080 starts at US$4,999 and the i1600 at US$5,999. The gap comes down to the print head, which decides both print speed and how long the head lasts, so it is worth reading the pricing section before you pick one.
Technical specifications
The numbers buyers ask about first are the footprint, weight, power, and how many cases fit inside.
| 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 | 2,000 ml |
| Case capacity | 1,020 (F1080) / 1,025 (i1600) |
| Case material | TPU + PC |
| Print head options | Epson F1080-A1 / i1600-U1 / i3200-U1HD |
| Payment methods | Coin, cash, credit card, NFC, QR payment |
How a customer uses the machine
The customer flow is four steps, and it is the same every time.
- Scan. The customer scans the QR code shown on the screen.
- Pick a model. They select their phone. Apple, Samsung, Google Pixel, Xiaomi, Huawei, and OPPO are all covered, including the iPhone 16, iPhone 15, and iPhone 11.
- Upload a photo. They add the image they want printed.
- Pay and print. They pay by coin, cash, card, NFC, or QR code, and the machine prints and dispenses the case.
Restocking is just as simple. You place a blank case flat with the back facing up, keep it below the red line marker, and push it in. One person can reload the whole cabinet on a short visit.
What you get for the money
The obvious saving is labor. The machine sells and prints on its own, so you are not paying someone to stand there taking orders and running a printer for hours. In a high-footfall location that one change is usually what makes the numbers work.
The cabinet holds 1,020 to 1,025 cases, which means a single restock lasts a long time and you are not sending someone over every day. AI-assisted print positioning keeps the image aligned, so cases come out without white borders and you waste fewer blanks on reprints.
There is also an optional inventory recognition module that reads stock in each slot automatically, which cuts the manual counting. It is a camera mounted on top of the machine and adds US$200.
Versions, print heads, and price
Every WM880 uses an Epson print head, but the three options are not equal. The head decides speed, print quality, and how long the head lasts, and you can upgrade between them later without replacing the whole machine.
| Version | Print head | Case capacity | Price (1 to 3 units) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1080 (base) | Epson F1080-A1 | 1,020 | US$4,999 |
| i1600 (standard) | Epson i1600-U1 | 1,025 | US$5,999 |
| i3200 (upgrade) | Epson i3200-U1HD | 1,025 | +US$680 on i1600 |
The F1080 is the entry option. It has the best photo resolution and crisp color, and it is the right pick if you are starting with low volume. The i1600 is the one most operators order: it prints about three times faster, lasts about four times longer, and delivers roughly double the clarity of the F1080. The i3200 is a lossless upgrade over the i1600 that pushes print speed further, for an extra US$680.
Those list prices are for 1 to 3 units. Orders of 4 to 6, 7 to 10, and 11 or more get better per-unit rates. Tell us your quantity and we will send the tiered price.
The optional inventory identification function adds US$200 (about ¥1,350). It is the camera module that recognises stock in each slot.
What it costs to keep running
The ongoing cost comes down to two things: blank cases and ink. Blank cases are TPU and PC composite, and the price drops as your order grows.
| Order size | 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 is sold as a set. The standard and i1600 machines use four-color Epson UV hard ink at US$100 per set, and the F1080 uses six-color ink at US$160 per set. The internal tank holds 2,000 ml, so refills are infrequent. The blank case is the main material cost; the ink spreads thin across thousands of prints. What you charge on top of that is where your margin comes from, and the full earning math lives in our guide to how the phone case printing vending machine business model works.
Managing it from your phone
The machine runs on a back office system that works from a PC or a phone. From it you watch revenue by day, week, or month, see every order, and set promotions with discount rules and time windows. You can switch currency and language per market, and you get live monitoring of the printer, alarms, and connectivity.
Fit the optional inventory camera and the system also tracks stock per slot in real time, so you know which models to restock before you even arrive. The interface covers English, Russian, French, Arabic, Korean, and several more.
Certifications and compliance
The WM880 carries CCC, CE, ISO, RoHS, and PSE certification. Wider Matrix holds more than five independent R&D patents and has collected over 30 industry awards. If your market needs a specific certificate for import clearance, ask and we will send the documents.
Where the WM880 earns
The machine fits anywhere with foot traffic and impulsive buyers. Malls and phone shops are the obvious spots, but universities, airports, railway stations, and tourist areas work too, because the customer only needs a photo and a card or phone to pay. The case quality holds up because the blanks are TPU and PC composite with two optional lens cover designs, tuned for fast restocking.
Since it runs on 110V to 220V and supports multiple currencies and languages, it slots into markets from Southeast Asia to the Middle East and Europe without much rework. If this is your first machine, how to start a DIY phone case vending machine business walks through the setup in plain English.
Why Wider Matrix
Wider Matrix builds the WM880 in its own factory instead of reselling someone else’s unit. That matters the first time you need a spare part, a software update, or a change made later. Production, testing, and packaging all happen in-house, and we export to buyers worldwide with the export documents to match. We can point you to reference cases before you commit.
Buying questions, answered
How much does the WM880 cost?
What a phone case printing machine costs depends on the head. The F1080 version is US$4,999 and the i1600 is US$5,999 for 1 to 3 units. Four or more units get tiered pricing, and the i3200 head is a US$680 upgrade over the i1600. For a fuller breakdown of what moves the number, read how much a phone case vending machine costs, then send us your quantity for the exact tier quote.
Can I build my own phone case vending machine instead of buying one?
You can piece together a printer, a touchscreen, a dispenser, and a payment terminal, but the hard parts are the print head firmware, the case feeding mechanism, and the software that ties a payment to a print job. A factory machine like the WM880 has all of that engineered, tested, and certified, and it usually costs less than a one-off build once you account for broken parts and your own time. If you are set on handling the build yourself, tell us what stage you are at and we will be straight with you about what that path really involves.
What does each printed case cost to make?
The blank TPU and PC case costs US$1.10 to US$1.30 for the standard version, or US$2.10 to US$2.30 for the magnetic version, depending on order size. Ink is separate, US$100 per four-color set or US$160 per six-color set, and it spreads across thousands of prints. The blank is the main material cost; there is no ongoing fee to keep the machine running beyond cases and ink.
Which item is the most profitable to sell from it?
Phone cases sit near the top of the list because the blank is cheap and buyers pay a premium for something printed with their own photo on the spot. We compared phone cases against seven other machine categories in what type of vending machine is most profitable if you want the full numbers.
Can I customize the machine?
The machine supports lossless print head upgrades from F1080 to i1600 to i3200, and you can add the US$200 inventory camera. For branding, colors, or any other change, send us your requirement and we will confirm what is possible and quote it. Anything beyond the standard options is quoted case by case.
Do you ship to my country, and how long does delivery take?
We export worldwide from the factory. Lead time depends on your destination and order size, so send us your city and quantity and we will give you a delivery estimate before you pay anything.
How does the WM880 compare to other phone case machines?
The real differences between machines are the print head and the case capacity, since those decide speed, print life, and how often you restock. We put the WM880 next to four other machines in this top 5 phone case vending machines compared guide, which helps if you are still narrowing down the shortlist.
What about warranty, spare parts, and after-sales?
Wider Matrix provides 24/7 after-sales support. Spare parts and warranty terms are confirmed when you place the order, so ask for the current coverage before you commit.
Get a factory quote
Tell us your target market, which phone models you plan to stock, and how many machines you need. We will come back with the tiered price, the lead time to your city, and the export documents your market needs for customs. If you are still deciding between the F1080 and the i1600, include your expected daily volume and we will tell you which head fits.
Send the inquiry through the form below, and we will reply with a factory quote. Already know your quantity and market? Include them and we will skip the back and forth.
