The Roland VersaSTUDIO BD-8 is a compact UV flatbed printer that sits on a desktop. It prints graphics and detailed text directly on items such as phone covers, cosmetic cases, fashion accessories, sports memorabilia, gifts and bottles. It can also print UV DTF transfers to apply later. The transfers need no weeding.
It prints on plastics, paper, leather and wood, and on glass and metal with the onboard primer ink. White ink prints light colors on dark surfaces. Gloss ink adds raised, textured effects and serves as the final adhesive layer on UV DTF transfers. Primer ink has a matte finish and helps ink bond to smooth or non-porous surfaces such as glass and metal.
Media setup, ink loading and maintenance are all done from the front, so the printer can be placed against a wall. An automatic cleaning function cleans the surface of the printhead to remove impurities and debris. For safety, it has a full cover for UV light protection and a built-in fume extractor, and it uses GREENGUARD Gold certified inks. The bundle includes Roland DG Connect Designer software for setting up artwork, templates and jig layouts. It has built-in typefaces, shapes and images.
- Type
- Desktop UV flatbed printer
- Print area
- 5.83 x 8.27 in
- Object height
- Up to 102 mm
- Printable materials
- Plastics, paper, leather, wood; glass and metal with primer ink
- Ink options
- White, UV Gloss, UV Primer
- UV DTF
- Prints UV DTF decals, no weeding required
- Rotary printing
- Optional rotary rack prints around cylindrical and curved objects up to 2 in in diameter
- Safety
- Full-cover design, built-in fume extractor, GREENGUARD Gold certified inks
- Maintenance
- Automatic printhead surface cleaning