Roland DG Launches VersaSTUDIO BF-16 UV Flatbed Printer Focused on Productivity and High ROI with Try-&-Buy Program

Hamamatsu, Japan, August 21, 2024 – Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters worldwide, today announced the addition of the BF-16 UV flatbed printer to its VersaSTUDIO product lineup in Korea. Using inks that are cured by a UV-LED lamp, the BF-16 is capable of quickly customizing a variety of highly profitable items such as phone cases, art canvases, and cosmetic items with original designs on-demand.

“Since our founding in 1981, we have been providing digital solutions that enable anyone to easily do what could only be achieved previously by people with special skills and know-how,” said Tony Miller, President of Roland DG’s Global Sales and Marketing Division. “Our compact, easy-to-use, and affordable desktop products have contributed to the first steps toward digitalization for a large number of industries. Today, these products are marketed under the brand name VersaSTUDIO and include a broad range of desktop solutions, such as inkjet printers, cutters, engravers, metal printers, 3D milling machines, and foil transfer laser decorator.”

Miller added “In recent years, there has been a growing number of business start-ups created around the world due to the remarkable advancement of digital technologies. Particularly in South Korea, the government is actively encouraging entrepreneurship, and there is a growing opportunity to start businesses, especially among young people. We believe it is important to understand the challenges and needs of customers considering starting a business, as well as the desired product specifications, support, etc. To promote new initiatives, we are first targeting the Korean market with new VersaSTUDIO product, the BF-16 UV Inkjet Printer.”

Despite its compact desktop size, the BF-16 supports a print area up to A3 size and 90 mm in height. It can print directly on a wide range of materials, from soft fabrics and leather to hard wood and plastics. It uses the same high-definition printheads and UV inks as our wide-format printers. In addition to vivid full-color printing with CMYK + White inks, you can add premium expressions such as gloss finishes and realistic textures including 3D embossing effects with Gloss ink.

Capable of simultaneous two-layer printing of White and CMYK inks and three-layer printing of White, CMYK, and Gloss, which prints multiple layers at the same time, the BF-16 achieves powerful productivity of up to 2.08m²/h in CMYK standard mode, enabling it to handle approximately 180 phone cases per hour*.

Even though it offers high print quality and productivity, the BF-16 is priced to make it easy for first-time users by adopting a simplified design that focuses on user-friendly functions. In addition, the printer’s affordable ink prices and ink ejection control technology combine to achieve the highest image quality with the least amount of ink used for a more profitable business.

For consistently high print quality, automatic cleaning functions help keep the printer in optimal condition at all times. Roland DG service personnel, who offer the highest level of service quality in the industry, can respond promptly if a problem arises, and a comprehensive manufacturer's warranty and optional maintenance contract are also available to allow you to use the printer with complete peace of mind.

According to Miller, “In Korea, we launch the BF-16 with a ‘Try & Buy Program,’ which allows customers to try the BF-16 for up to one month before purchase**. Creators can also visit our concept store in Seoul where they can learn more information and experience customization services using the complete VersaSTUDIO family of products. We aim to provide the best creative experiences, enabling more people to take on new challenges.”

*When printing in CMYK Standard mode
**Excluding ink costs

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  Cosmetic Items

For more information, contact:

Roland DG Corporation
ESG & PR/IR Unit
+81 (0)53-484-1200
E-Mail：rdg-pr@rolanddg.co.jp