UV Printing

Speed, versatility and profits with direct-to-object printing

What is UV Printing?

The Smart Way to Print Direct-to-object


UV printing is one of the most flexible and exciting direct-to-object print processes ever created, and its uses are almost limitless. The benefits of UV printing include:

  • fast production with instant ink curing
  • the capability to print directly on a wide range of materials
  • and the ability to print 3D textures, effects and gloss highlights.

Using UV printing technology, you can print custom designs, images, text and even textures directly onto a vast range of materials or products.

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What is UV printing

What Can You Make with UV Printing?

If you can think of it, you can create it with UV print

Phone Cases
Make personalised phone cases with custom printed graphics and add eye-catching spot gloss effects.
Golf Balls
Print onto golf balls and create custom gifts featuring names, monograms, images and logos.
Acrylic Photo Blocks

Printing photos onto acrylic blocks is a great way to make a profit with personalised UV printing.

Wall and Door Signs
Whether printing a sign for a bedroom door or for an office wall, a UV printer lets you print onto wood, metal, plastics and more.
Rigid Foam Boards
If you want to speed up production with graphic displays, flatbed UV printers let you print directly onto foam boards, Correx and other rigid boards.
Small Promotional Items
You can use a printing jig to customise several items in a single print run and produce custom keyrings, USB sticks and other giveaways.
Furniture and Large Products
With a large flatbed UV printer, you can print directly onto wooden tabletops, laminated doors and more.
Electronic Devices
Because UV ink dries at low temperatures, you can print directly to electronic devices without damaging them.
Pens, Notebooks and Stationery
Print custom details and graphics onto an entire set of stationery including pens, notebooks, rulers and pencil sharpeners.
Custom Packaging and Bottles
Add extra value to your products by presenting them in custom printed packaging.
Water Bottles
By using a rotary attachment, you can easily print full graphics onto cylindrical objects like water bottles.

How Does UV Printing Work?

UV digital printing speeds up the print production process by instantly curing specially formulated UV inks on a vast range of materials using UV lamps.

Print Head Technology

Piezo print heads eject ink with precision onto the print media. This technology gives you control over the print quality, colour density and finish.

UV Inks

The ink is instantly cured during printing, meaning you can produce more, faster, with no drying times and ensure a high-quality, durable finish.

UV Lamps

LED lamps are long-lasting, ozone-free, safe, energy-efficient and cost-effective. Their low temperatures let you print on heat sensitive materials.



Get Started with UV Print

Making a Profit

The Fast Way to Get a Return


The simplicity and speed of UV print technology lets you produce more with greater flexibility and lower overheads than traditional screen or pad printing processes.

This lets you offer your customers more options to customise their products without impacting your workflow or profitability.

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Making it Interesting

Print Onto Almost Anything


You can print on a huge range of material with UV print. Since the ink is cured instantly, it isn’t absorbed and doesn’t not etch, damage or react with the media. Also, with low curing temperatures, you can print on heat-sensitive materials.

With this capability, you can extend your product catalogue to include items made from wood, glass, ceramic, leather, canvas or metal, as well as a wide range of plastics.

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Making an Impact

The Fast Way to Get a Return


The simplicity and speed of UV print technology lets you produce more with greater flexibility and lower overheads than traditional screen or pad printing processes.

This lets you offer your customers more options to customise their products without impacting your workflow or profitability.

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Customer Testimonials

Succeeding with Roland DG UV Printing

"We run the wood right through the LEF and our prints come out perfectly." -Ben Laskowski. Pretty in Polka Dots
"The gloss brings out the vibrancy of the colors - the images really pop." - Brian Lukis, Snapspheres
"The Roland digital UV printer is giving us even more flexibility with fast turnaround on products." - Rosie Richardson, Richardson Promotional Goods

Find the right UV print solution for you

MO-240
VersaOBJECT

High-production UV flatbed printer with versatile print effects


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Flatbed UV Printer

MAX. PRINT AREA

610 × 458 mm

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CO-i Series
VersaOBJECT

Large flatbed UV printer with multiple size and ink options


TECHNOLOGY

Flatbed UV Printer

MAX. PRINT AREA

1,612 × 3,050 mm

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EU-1000MF
VersaOBJECT

High-speed UV flatbed printer ideal for producing printed sign boards


TECHNOLOGY

Flatbed UV Printer

MAX. PRINT AREA

2,400 × 1,220 mm

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BD-8
VersaSTUDIO

Desktop UV flatbed printer ideal for getting started with UV printing


TECHNOLOGY

Flatbed UV Printer

MAX. PRINT AREA

210 x 148 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can UV print onto most fabrics if they can be placed flat on the bed, but it is not recommended for garments which may come into contact with skin. In all cases, it’s recommended to test any substrate to ensure the best results.

Printing on acrylic sheets or block is similar to printing on any other flat surface – simply place the item on the bed, set up your artwork in the RIP and start printing. You may wish to mask the sides of acrylic blocks to prevent overspray.

A UV print will typically last at least 2 years without fading, and with lamination, this can be even longer.

Spot UV is a term used to describe the application of a clear ink for highlighting elements of the design. This creates an eye-catching, glossy finish in specific areas, for example on logos or text.

Because the ink is cured instantly at low temperatures, UV printers use much less energy than other technologies which rely on heat to dry the ink. Also, the lamps require no warm-up time, which reduces standby consumption when not in use.

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Why Choose Roland DG?

People buy Roland DG equipment because they know it will do what they need it to do - and more. Our mission is to bring new opportunities to society through digital technology, and we aim to develop the most reliable solutions in the industry.

  • More than 40 years of trusted technical excellence.
  • Robust, flexible technology and repeatable results.
  • Unparalleled post-sales service and support.

Get in touch today and find out why Roland DG is the first choice for print businesses worldwide.