Visual Impact - Roland DG debuts lower-cost UV-LED Flatbed Printer

Visitors to the show will see the printer, which offers high-quality printing and support. It can print on a wide range of materials up to 95mm thick for various applications, including sign graphics, event and store displays, décor, and small-lot and high-mix custom products.

The EU-1000MF is available in two models, 4-colour or 6-colour, with printheads in a staggered array for printing up to 27.6m2/h in 720 x 600 dpi CMYK mode and enabling it to handle approximately nine rigid 1,220 x 2,440 mm boards per hour. The UV ink is cured instantly, eliminating the need for post-print drying. At the same time, the ability to print directly onto various materials such as acrylic, PETG, PVC, foam, PC, wood, and aluminium composite boards further reduces post-processing time and costs.

Also on stand is the MO-240 VersaObject the company’s newest of the direct to object printer, superseding the LEF2 Series. The printer has a higher clearance of up to 200mm high, and  a bigger print bed. It also has new eUV5 generation inks offering expanded colour gamuts. Typical applications include the promotional market but at a high volume, and industrial applications such as switchboards, computers.

The VersaStudio  BD-entry level UV printer aimed at smaller businesses is also on display, it is similar to the MO-240 but with a smaller footprint. Ideal for personalising items in smaller volumes, suited to retail, or smaller business operations.