Roland DG Corporation announced the addition of the new MO-180 benchtop UV flatbed printer to its VersaOBJECT Series. The MO-180 incorporates innovative technologies and features that optimize image quality, productivity, and ease of use when direct printing on a wide range of materials, including paper, glass, and three-dimensional objects up to eight inches thick.

While it’s compact enough to fit easily in offices, schools, backroom storage areas, and other print environments with limited space, the MO-180 is big on overall performance. Two newly developed printheads in a staggered layout, a powerful UV-LED lamp, and innovative dot control technology enable the MO-180 to achieve a maximum print speed of 20.48 square feet per hour (1.90m2/hr.) in standard mode.

Productivity for simultaneous white printing has also been increased to double that of previous models. In addition, the MO-180’s technological advancements and specially formulated EUV-5 UV inks allow for faster ink curing, ensuring superior reproduction of fine text, complex designs, and subtle gradations.

Made to bring out the best in the MO-180, EUV5 inks include Orange and Red as well as CMYK, White, and Gloss. By controlling the Orange and Red inks as process colors, color gamut is expanded by approximately 20% compared to CMYK printing, opening up new creative opportunities and improving color accuracy.

The MO-180’s Gloss inks make it easy to produce premium gloss or matte finishes, unique textures, and eye-catching 3D embossed effects. EUV5 inks can also be printed on a vast array of soft and rigid substrates ranging from plastic, paper, and leather to wood, glass, and metal.

To ensure optimum results when direct printing on challenging substrates like glass and metal, an onboard Primer ink option is available. Roland DG also offers specially formulated, cost-effective V-BOND inks for the MO-180 (available in CMYK, White, and Gloss only), which offer increased scratch resistance and are CPSIA/Toy Safety compliant.

With its 8-inch clearance, 18” x 12” (458 mm x 305 mm) print area, and ability to accommodate tall fixtures for printing on items of various shapes, the MO-180 allows for maximum versatility. An optional rotary axis unit makes it easier than ever to direct print effectively on cylindrical objects like bottles and flasks ranging from a minimum diameter of 0.39 inches (10 mm) to a maximum diameter of 4.76 inches (121 mm).
 
“The new MO-180 perfectly complements the larger MO-240 benchtop flatbed we introduced late last year, offering customers a more compact option for producing a variety of high value-added items in small to medium lots,” said Philip Chu, Roland DGA’s UV printer product manager. “Combining outstanding versatility and productivity with high print quality and low operating costs, the MO-180 is ideal for any business that wants to customize a vast array of substrates and objects with vibrant, detailed graphics. Plus, like all Roland DG printers, it’s easy to use, ultra-reliable, and comes with the best service and support in the industry.”