The EufyMake E1 lets you print on almost anything, but it basically needs its own bedroom and probably can’t make rent.

The eufyMake E1 from Anker is fundamentally different from the home printers I usually test. Many people use their traditional laser or ink printers for return labels, work notes, and sometimes full-page photos. While Anker describes the E1 as a “personal” printer, it calls upon special ink and intense UV light to print 3D textures onto a variety of surfaces, like ceramic, metal, or wood. It's not a full-on 3D printer, but it does offers features you won't find in a standard machine for your home office—like the ability to print directly onto a mug.

While the E1's ability to print 3D textures is undoubtedly rad, it's still more than $2,000 just to get started—and that's without the hefty maintenance and upkeep costs. Like a collection of power tools or a big pickup truck, the EufyMake E1 is probably ...