The Roland VersaOBJECT MO-180 is a compact benchtop UV flatbed printer designed for high-resolution, direct-to-object printing on a wide variety of materials, including plastics, metals, glass, and wood. It is ideal for customizing promotional items, gifts, and packaging in small-to-medium batches.
Key Features and Capabilities
The MO-180 is praised by reviewers and manufacturers for its speed, print quality, and material compatibility.
High-Definition Printing: The printer uses newly developed printheads and LED lamp technology to reproduce small text, fine textures, and subtle gradations with a maximum resolution of 1,200 dpi.
Versatile Material Compatibility: It can print on a vast range of soft and rigid materials and 3D objects up to 204 mm (8 inches) thick. An optional rotary axis attachment is available for printing on cylindrical items like bottles and mugs, with diameters from 10 mm to 121 mm.
Expanded Color Gamut: It uses ECO-UV (EUV5) inks, which include red and orange in addition to CMYK, white, gloss, and primer options, expanding the achievable color range by approximately 20% over standard CMYK printing.
Productivity: The MO-180 features staggered printheads and powerful UV lamps, achieving print speeds up to 1.90 m²/h in standard mode. Denser white and thicker gloss inks also allow for faster printing of special effects compared to previous models.
Intuitive Operation: The device is designed for ease of use with a 7-inch color touchscreen panel and comes bundled with the professional VersaWorks 7 RIP software. It also supports cloud-based services via the Roland DG Connect app for device monitoring and efficient business operations.