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Roland VersaSTUDIO BD Series
The Roland DG VersaSTUDIO BD Series is a pair of desktop UV LED flatbed printers, the BD-8 and the newer BD-12, for printing graphics and text directly onto objects up to 102 mm high. They use Roland ECO-UV (EUV5) ink in CMYK and white, plus primer or gloss, and have a built-in fume extractor and a full-cover design. VersaWorks 7 software is included. Available from Sign to Badge Solutions.
Key features
1Print directly onto objects
The BD Series prints onto items up to 102 mm high, including flat, curved, concave, convex, irregular and textured surfaces. Roland lists plastics, paper, leather and wood, and glass and metal with primer.
2Two desktop sizes
The BD-8 has a 210 × 148 mm print area and the BD-12 a 305 × 210 mm print area, so you can choose the bed that suits the items you decorate.
3White, primer or gloss
Alongside CMYK, white ink lets you print light colours and white onto dark surfaces. The fifth channel takes either primer, for materials such as glass and metal, or gloss for gloss and matte finishes and simulated embossing.
4Fume extractor and full cover
A built-in fume extractor means you don’t need a separate air filtration unit, and the full-cover design provides UV light protection. Roland’s ECO-UV 5 inks are GREENGUARD Gold certified.
5Front access, against a wall
Media set-up, ink loading and maintenance are all done from the front, so the printer can sit on a desk against a wall. An automatic cleaning function cleans the printhead surface.
6Colour settings and software
The BD Series supports True Rich Color 3, a Roland print setting for colour vibrancy and accuracy. VersaWorks 7 output software is included, and the Roland DG Connect app gives you a detailed view of your printers.
The two models
Both models share the same ink system, 102 mm object height and 1,440 dpi maximum resolution. The main difference is the bed size.
Specifications
| Specification | BD-8 | BD-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Printing method | Piezo inkjet | |
| Maximum print area (W × L) | 210 × 148 mm | 305 × 210 mm |
| Maximum object size (W × L) | 240 × 178 mm | 335 × 240 mm |
| Maximum object height | 102 mm | |
| Maximum object weight | 3 kg | 5 kg |
| Ink | Roland ECO-UV (EUV5), 220 ml cartridges | |
| Ink colours | Five colours (CMYK and white) plus primer or gloss | |
| Ink curing | Built-in UV-LED lamp | |
| Maximum resolution | 1,440 dpi | |
| Connectivity | Ethernet (100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, automatic switching) | |
| Power-saving | Automatic sleep | |
| Rated input | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1.1 A | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1.2 A |
| Power consumption | Approx. 90 W operating; 30 W sleep | Approx. 100 W operating; 40 W sleep |
| Noise level | 59 dB(A) or less operating; 52 dB(A) or less standby | 60 dB(A) or less operating; 55 dB(A) or less standby |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 768 × 586 × 580 mm | 995 × 710 × 583 mm |
| Weight | 61 kg | 80 kg |
| Operating environment | 20–32 °C (22 °C or higher recommended), 35–80% RH, no condensation | |
| Software | VersaWorks 7 and the Roland DG Connect app | |
| Included items | Power cord, cleaning liquid, user’s manual and software | |
| Option | Rotary printing accessory for cylindrical and curved objects up to 2 inches in diameter | |
| Warranty | One-Year Heads N’ All Warranty (as listed by Roland DG Australia) | |
These are the manufacturer’s specifications, summarised from Roland DG Australia’s VersaSTUDIO BD Series product page and data sheet, and are subject to change by Roland DG. Optional design software isn’t listed here because Roland’s published lists differ. Ask us to confirm the software bundle and options for your set-up.
What else you’ll need
Roland lists the following for setting up a BD Series printer.
A desk or bench
The BD Series is designed to sit on a desk. The BD-8 weighs 61 kg and measures 768 × 586 × 580 mm; the BD-12 weighs 80 kg and measures 995 × 710 × 583 mm.
A controlled room temperature
Roland specifies 20–32 °C (22 °C or higher recommended) and 35–80% relative humidity, with no condensation.
Primer or gloss: your choice
The ink set is CMYK and white plus either primer or gloss. Primer is used for materials such as glass and metal; gloss gives gloss, matte and embossed effects.
A computer and network
VersaWorks 7 runs on your computer, and the printer connects by Ethernet. The optional rotary accessory adds printing around pens, jars and small bottles.
Where the BD Series fits
Desktop UV printing on objects
UV LED printers jet ink that is cured on the object by an ultraviolet LED lamp. Roland says its wide-gamut ECO-UV 5 (EUV5) inks dry instantly and adhere well to a wide variety of materials, from plastics, paper, leather and wood to glass and metal with primer.
The BD Series puts this into a compact, fully enclosed desktop printer with a built-in fume extractor. White ink adds opacity on dark or clear items, and gloss ink can create gloss and matte finishes and simulated embossing. Roland notes that print modes include built-in settings for specific applications, and the optional rotary accessory extends printing to cylindrical items.
Suited to:
- Phone covers
- Cosmetic cases
- Fashion accessories
- Sports memorabilia
- Gifts and personalised items
- Bottles, pens and jars
- Leather, wood and plastics
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Interested in the Roland VersaSTUDIO BD Series? Tell us what you want to print and we’ll help you choose between the BD-8 and BD-12 and the right ink set-up.
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