Roland DG launches flexible EUV-A ink for VersaOBJECT MO Series UV flatbed printers; new ink achieves 270% elongation, reduces printing time by 71% compared to LEF2 model

- Roland DG, the world’s leading provider of digital printing solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new EUV-A Ink, which is compatible with its VersaOBJECT MO Series UV flatbed printers.

EUV-A ink is a newly developed UV ink with greater flexibility than all previous generations of Roland DG’s UV flatbed printer inks and offers excellent adhesion to acrylic materials. With flexibility of 270% elongation*, it maintains a high-quality finish for a long period without cracking, even on soft and bendable items, such as bags and wallets made of genuine leather and synthetic leather shoes.

The new EUV-A inks can also be used for design prototyping and the production of thermoformed products that require higher elasticity. By direct printing on plastic sheets and then thermoforming, it’s possible to produce on-demand prototypes such as packages, automotive interior parts, and electronic device exteriors. This solution allows the decoration of materials such as glass and metals, which are difficult to print on directly, and on items with complex shapes such as curved or uneven surfaces.

In addition, the ink’s excellent adhesion enables printing on acrylic materials without Primer ink. This feature reduces printing time by approximately 71% compared to the previous model, the LEF2 – enabling more efficient production of acrylic items such as shop signs, displays and keyrings. The high-density white ink, frequently used as a base coat when printing on thermoformed products or acrylics, ensures strong opacity and vivid, accurate colour reproduction regardless of the substrate’s colour.

Francisco Lozano, Product Manager for Roland DG Europe, said, “EUV5 ink, the standard ink of the MO series, has received acclaim for its versatility in handling both soft and hard materials. In recent years, UV printers have been used in many industries to decorate products, and quality and functionality suitable for each application and material are required more than ever before. That's why we have added EUV-A ink to our lineup. We will continue to contribute to our customers’ creativity and business expansion by providing solutions that meet their various needs.”

“EUV5 ink, the standard ink for the MO Series, has been praised for its versatility across both soft and hard materials. In recent years, UV printers have been adopted by many industries for product decoration, increasing the demand for quality and performance tailored to specific applications and substrates. That is why we have introduced EUV-A ink into our lineup. We will continue to support our customers’ creativity and business growth by delivering solutions that meet their diverse needs.”

Launched in January 2024, the VersaOBJECT MO Series sets a new standard for benchtop UV flatbed printers, offering the high-definition print quality Roland DG is known for, combined with enhanced productivity. Since its debut, the series has gained popularity as a solution for customising a wide range of high-value items such as rigid signs, phone cases, water bottles, mugs, leather goods and promotional products.

^{*Excluding gloss ink}