Thermal or with cartridges? Portable or plugged in? Bluetooth or wired? There are so many options when it comes to choose your ideal Stencil Printer.

I noticed the online discussions and though it would be interested to talk to 10 different tattoo artist and see what they think.

Here are their favorites for this year that you can easily buy online:

1. Yilong Thermal Printer – Portable & High Quality

Price

$230.00

Our Review

Yilong printer checks all the boxes: it is light, portable, easy to use and compatible with both PC & smartphone use. The thermal technology doesn’t require any ink. With its long lasting battery, it doesn’t require to be plugged in all the time.

Compatible with both iOS & Android, the Yilong Thermal Printer is one of the most convenient printers on the market.

The printer comes with a storage bag, 15 sheets of transfer paper & instructions.

Pros

• Bluetooth & USB connexion
• Wireless
• Fast & Precise
• Prints directly from PC or smartphone

Cons

• App installation required
• Can be tricky at first

2. Atomus Transfer Machine – Best Seller

Price

$142.99

Our Review

The Atomus Transfer Machine is a best seller when it comes to stencil printers. Easy to use and quiet, this printer is a great tool for any tattoo artist, beginner or expert.

Compatible with PC.

Design-wise however, it can look a little cheap because of its lightweight and plastic finishes.

Keep in mind that you’ll need to scan an original or a printed version of your design for it to work.

Pros

• Quiet
• Easy to use
• Clear & Sharp stencils

Cons

• No Bluetooth or USB
• Works better with sharpie or print out
• Bad customer service
• Not great for patterns or shading

3.  Atomus Mini Gold – Elegance & Top quality

Price

$360.99

Our Review

The Atomus Mini 1 thermal printer is a compact and portable device that delivers precise and detailed stencils for tattoo artists. Its user-friendly interface and wireless connectivity make it easy to use, while its reliable performance ensures accurate reproduction of intricate designs.

Overall, the Atomus Mini 1 is a powerful tool that offers convenience and precision in tattoo stencil printing. Indicated for professional tattoo artists.

Careful: only compatible with Apple products.

Pros

• Great design
• Bluetooth
• Impeccable quality
• Pricey

Cons

• Not Android compatible (only Apple)
• Not Wireless

4. Bcetasy Thermal Printer – Easy & Practical 

Price

$159.99

Our Review

A must have for any tattoo studio. This Bcetazy Printer works both from a physical paper copy of your design and directly from your PC. Compact in size, it works well with A4 & A5 paper format.

The printer comes with 20 pieces of stencil paper.

It needs to be plugged in to work and doesn’t have a bluetooth option. The thermal technology doesn’t require any ink.

The Bcetazy Printer works well for lining but doesn’t handle complex patterns or shading.

Pros

• Clean lines
• Mirror & copy printing options
• Small & compact

Cons

• Needs thick outlines
• Doesn’t work well with complex patterns
• No Bluetooth or USB

5. Biomaser Thermal Printer – Reliable

Price

$141.99

Our Review

Biomaser’s Stencil Thermal Printer is the public’s favorite when it comes to a simple & reliable printer.

Stands out for its great quality of lines but doesn’t handle well shadowing or complex designs. The printer comes with 20 pieces of stencil paper.

It works from a paper copy of your design (no USB or Bluetooth) so keep in mind that you’ll need a second printer.

Think of checking out the Youtube tutorial (the manual can be confusing)

Pros

• Crisp lines
• Easy to use
• Lightweight

Cons

• Doesn’t work well with complex patterns or shadowing
• No USB or Bluetooth

6. Calicon Bluetooth Printer – Portable 

Price

$199.99

Our Review

The 2023 version of Calicon’s portable thermal printer is already seducing artists. No ink is required in this thermal technology printer.

Compatible with iOS, Android & Laptop via the installation of the app.

Easy to use, it works quietly and efficiently to get the best stencils for your next project.

It is quite light and compact so you can bring it anywhere. The wireless option makes it a must for any tattoo studio. Comes with 10 sheets of stencil paper.

Pros

• Bluetooth
• Compatible with iOS, Android & Laptop
• Cordless
• Portable
• No ink required

Cons

• New product (doesn’t have many reviews yet)

In short

I personally think tattoo stencil printers were one of the early tattoo revolutions because from then on, there was no excuse. An artist had to offering precise and detailed stencils that save time and ensure accurate design reproduction.

Today we can find user-friendly interfaces and versatile features.

We hope that you’ll find your ideal printer in this selection!

In case you need help with using transfer paper, here’s a full guide for beginners:

How To Use Transfer Paper: A Beginner’s Guide