Roland DGA has announced the launch of a new UV Direct-to-Film (DTF) system, featuring enhanced media that improves ease of use, productivity, and versatility compared to previous UV DTF products.  

Roland DGA’s new UV DTF system consists of UV-DTFA Print Sheets and UV-DTFB Transfer Film.

These sheets are designed to work with Roland DG VersaOBJECT MO Series benchtop, VersaOBJECT CO-i Series large-format, and VersaSTUDIO BD Series desktop UV flatbed printers. 

The UV-DTFA and UV-DTFB media are designed to provide greater dimensional stability and eliminate adhesive residue deposits. The systems will also allow improved adhesion. Additionally, the UV-DTFB film features new layered technology that increases workflow efficiency.

“UV DTF printing is an ideal solution for retail operations, small businesses, and print providers who want to increase the value and appeal of just about anything by adding eye-catching graphics,” said Roland DGA’s UV Printer Product Manager, Philip Chu. “The introduction of our new print sheets and transfer film further improve the overall performance of the Roland DGA UV DTF System, allowing for faster production, the customization of a wider range of substrates, and even greater adhesion.”

The new UV DTF transfer system enhances the color vibrancy, durability, and adhesion of Roland DG’s formulated V-BOND inks, with graphics being printed onto transfer media and then applied directly to objects. 

Print providers can either apply the UV DTF-printed graphics for their clients or supply customers with the pre-printed graphics on transfer sheets so they can perform the manual application themselves. 

The system delivers image quality with precise dot placement and fewer print layers, making it easy to create graphics on items that are difficult or impossible to print on directly. 

UV-DTFA Print Sheets are offered in boxes of 25 A3 (11.7” x 16.5”) sheets, and the UV-DTFB Transfer Film is available in 12.2” x 82” rolls.