Roland VersaSTUDIO BD Series UV Printer vs Mimaki UJF-3042MKII UV Flatbed Printer

Both are small UV-LED flatbeds for printing directly onto objects, and both are built for shops making custom products. The Mimaki UJF-3042MKII is the stronger choice for most buyers: it takes substrates up to 6 inches thick versus 4 inches on the Roland, and its 8-color option adds clear ink for spot gloss and texture. The Roland BD Series is the simpler, more contained system, with GREENGUARD Gold inks and a fully enclosed body, which suits retail and office settings where fumes and safety matter. Owners of both report durable, vivid output; the Mimaki has the deeper track record in production shops, while the Roland is easier to justify for a first machine.

• Choose the Roland VersaSTUDIO BD Series if you want a self-contained, low-odor desktop UV printer for retail or office use and your products stay under 4 inches thick.
• Choose the Mimaki UJF-3042MKII if you need to print on thicker objects or want clear ink for spot gloss, texture and layered effects.