Roland DG Launches New Flexible EUV-A Ink for VersaOBJECT Printers

Roland DG has announced a new EUV-A Ink compatible with its VersaOBJECT MO series of direct-to-object UV flatbed printers.

EUV-A is a newly developed UV ink with more flexibility than previous generations of the company’s UV flatbed printer inks. With the flexibility of 270% elongation (excluding clear ink), it maintains its finish for an extended period without cracking, even on soft and bendable items, such as bags and wallets made of genuine leather and synthetic leather shoes.

“The MO series was launched as the new standard for benchtop-sized UV flatbed printers capable of achieving the beautiful and high-definition print quality that Roland DG printers are known for, but with higher productivity. Since its release in January 2024, they have proven very popular as a solution for customising a wide variety of high-value-added items, including rigid signs, phone cases, water bottles, mugs, leather goods and promo items with original decorations,” said Ryugo Nimura, President of Roland DG’s Global Sales and Marketing Division.

The new EUV-A inks can also be used for design prototyping and producing thermoformed products that require higher elasticity. By direct printing on plastic sheets and then thermoforming, it’s possible to produce on-demand prototypes such as packages, automotive interior parts, and electronic device exteriors. This solution allows the decoration of materials such as glass and metals, which are difficult to print on directly, and on items with complex shapes, such as curved or uneven surfaces. In addition, the ink’s excellent adhesion enables printing on acrylic materials without Primer ink. This feature decreases the printing time by up to 71%, compared to the previous model, the LEF2, allowing the production of a broader range of acrylic items in a shorter time.

White ink, which is often used as a base coat when producing thermoformed products and printing acrylic materials, achieves high density and opacity. Vivid and accurate colour can be achieved without being affected by the material's colour.

Nimura added, “EUV5 ink, the standard ink of the MO series, has received acclaim for its versatility in handling both soft and hard materials. In recent years, UV printers have been used in many industries to decorate products, and quality and functionality suitable for each application and material are required more than ever. That's why we have added EUV-A ink to our lineup. We will continue to contribute to our customers’ creativity and business expansion by providing solutions that meet their various needs.”