Precision ink placement is delivered using piezo print head technology, in which microscopic piezoelectric elements (such as crystals and ceramics) are mounted behind the print head nozzles.

When an electrical charge is applied these elements flex, ejecting precise quantities of ink onto the print media.

This advanced technology provides an exquisite degree of control over the machine’s ink delivery while also creating perfectly spherical dots at different droplet sizes for extraordinary control over print quality, colour density and finish.

This may sound very technical but don’t worry, the technology is there to serve you, not confuse you. You will notice the amazing print quality, and so will your customers. 

The ink is instantly cured during the printing process and there’s no need for degassing or drying.An object can be printed and immediately used for its intended application, or the printed substrate – for example cardboard for a packaging prototype – can be taken straight from the printer to the cutter without any risk of the ink chipping or cracking.UV inks like Roland ECO-UV are normally flexible, to follow curves, or print on an elastic medium. 

UV digital printing speeds up the print production process by instantly curing specially formulated UV inks on a vast range of materials using UV lamps.

Cool-running LED lamps (as the one used in Roland UV products) are long-lasting, ozone-free, safe (emit only UV-A light) and cost-effective, plus they do not need any warm-up time to cure inks, saving both time and energy.

Such lamps allow the UV device to print on heat sensitive materials including shrink wrap, natural wood or the film used to protect smartphone or tablet screens. 

UV printing opportunities

Using UV printing technology, it's possible to print unique designs, images, text and even textures directly onto a vast range of materials or products. For example, VersaUV printers are widely used for product personalisation and for offering your customers something totally different from the average printed product. 

It’s interesting to note that the Roland community use their VersaUV printers for an incredible variety of output: 

• Musical instruments like personalised drumsticks
• Decorated electronics such as laptops
• Eye-catching fashion accessories including leather bags and purses
• Gifts like metal jewellery boxes
• Signage and display graphics on typical and unusual substrates
• Awards and trophies including those made of glass and acrylic
• Homewares and keepsakes like clocks
• Packaging prototypes and display mock-ups
• Corporate gifts and promotional products like pens
• Sports equipment such as golf balls