Mark Swain Former

Sr. Technical Director & Digital 3D Artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios

Overview: The UUNA TEK 3.0 is a robust pen plotter that uses pens to draw on various paper types, offering a unique look compared to traditional printing methods. Setup and Shipping: It arrives well-packaged in a crate, and setup requires careful handling due to its size. It fits on a large table (approx. 32"x40"). Included Accessories: It comes with a power supply, USB cable, pen registration tool, magnets for paper positioning, and different pen holders for various pen sizes. Pen Holder Features: The pen holder is key to ensuring precise multi-color plotting. The newer black holder offers better registration, which is crucial for consistent layer alignment in multi-color designs. Mechanical Design: The plotter uses a rack-and-pinion mechanism for precise pen movement, with a spring-loaded carriage allowing the pen to adjust to paper surface irregularities. This improves accuracy when working with warped or wet paper. Software: The plotter’s software is user-friendly, allowing for easy SVG file imports. It supports color separation, making it simple to use multiple pens for multi-color prints. Additionally, Inkscape integration is available, providing a more customizable setup for experienced users. Speed and Accuracy: The plotter is fast, capable of drawing large images quickly, with good precision even at high speeds. The reviewer notes it handles both vector lines and filled areas effectively. Additional Features: The plotter can be integrated with LightBurn for users familiar with laser settings, though some features like fill mode require advanced G-code customization. Overall, the UUNA TEK 3.0 is praised for its speed, accuracy, and ease of use, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced users.

@coreyhass 

Artist // Engineer

The 3.0 is a great machine if you want something reliable, easy to use, and built like a tank. It’s close to perfect, but the quirks are easy to work past. I’m excited to keep experimenting with it, and I’m already thinking about what I can plot with the larger formats! They make these in all the A paper sizes and can go custom up to 2 x 4 METERS! If you’re in the market for a new plotter, this one’s worth a try. It’s comparable to the rest in price, but seriously easy to use.

TheNamelessSlave 

From reddit.com/r/PlotterArt/

I’ve run the machine for about 20 hours since receiving the 3.0 plotter and have been very satisfied with the quality and speed of the machine. Compared to the H frame 2.0 machine without a bed, the price difference is more than justified by the build quality of the 3.0 machine. I will be using this machine to produce inventory to sell and would purchase at the current price point. If you are looking for a production machine the 3.0 is definitely worth the price. I expect to earn enough in the next 6 months in plot sales to more than pay for the machine. If you are looking for more of a hobby machine I would suggest a smaller less expensive 2.0 machine, it’s a little slower, but the quality and user experience within Inkscape is a little easier to understand from a beginner's perspective. From a designer's perspective, the weak point of the 3.0 software is the loss of most of the design features that come within Inkscape. There are some basic drawing, text, and vector functions within the UUNA TEK software, but It could be a personal preference, but I’m most likely to continue to use the machine with the plugin rather than the 3.0 software package. There are a number of functions that I couldn’t quite understand as they are not translated to English quite yet, the Fill function most notably, but there’s plenty of room for updates and growth in future versions.