Roland VersaOBJECT IO-300 Launches: A New Industrial UV Flatbed Built for Production
Roland DG's new VersaOBJECT IO-300 brings production-focused direct-to-object UV printing to manufacturers, product decorators and businesses that need accurate, repeatable output across components, finished products and short-run production.
What Is the Roland VersaOBJECT IO-300?
The Roland VersaOBJECT IO-300 is a B2-class industrial UV flatbed printer designed for direct printing onto products, parts, panels and other rigid objects. It joins Roland DG's expanding industrial printing portfolio with a focus on production environments where accuracy, durability and repeatability matter.
That distinction is important. The IO-300 is not simply another customization printer designed around occasional one-off products. It is positioned for businesses that want digital printing to become part of a repeatable production process.
Instead of creating new screens, plates or other analog setup for every design change, a digital direct-to-object workflow can make shorter runs, customization and rapid artwork changes more practical. For businesses dealing with frequent product variations or repeat orders, that can translate into greater production flexibility.
The IO-300 is best understood as a production tool: a way to bring accurate direct-to-object printing into workflows where products, components and designs may change but consistent output still matters.
You can review the full printer configuration, specifications and application information on the Roland VersaOBJECT IO-300 product page at GPI Supplies .
Why the IO-300 Is Built Around Repeatable Production
Industrial direct-to-object printing needs more than attractive sample output. Production environments depend on the ability to load, position and reproduce jobs consistently while keeping throughput high enough to make digital production practical.
The IO-300 addresses that with newly developed industrial printheads, a generous production bed and positioning features designed around repeat work.
New Industrial Printheads
Four newly developed printheads use a staggered configuration designed to combine image detail, positional accuracy and production throughput.
Integrated Vacuum Table
Vacuum support helps stabilize items during printing, particularly when multiple lighter products or components are positioned on the bed.
Repeatable Positioning
Positioning features help simplify fixture placement and make it easier to return repeat jobs to a consistent location.
What Can You Print With the Roland IO-300?
The IO-300 is aimed at businesses printing directly onto finished goods and components rather than only traditional sheet media. Applications can range from industrial identification and functional graphics to premium consumer products and packaging.
Industrial Components
Add labels, instructions, graphics, branding and identification directly to panels, housings and manufactured components.
Batch Product Decoration
Use fixtures and repeatable positioning for multiple products that need the same graphics across production runs.
Premium Consumer Products
Decorate packaging and finished goods with full color, white and specialty effects for higher-value presentation.
Parts Marking & Identification
Produce serial plates, identification products, prototypes and customized metal components in a digital workflow.
EUV-H Ink Brings Industrial Durability Into the Equation
A production printer is only as useful as the finished output it can produce. The IO-300 uses Roland DG's EUV-H UV ink platform, developed with demanding direct-to-object applications in mind.
EUV-H is designed for strong adhesion and enhanced abrasion and chemical resistance across a range of materials. The available ink set includes CMYK along with White, Gloss and Primer, giving users options for opaque layers, selective effects and additional adhesion support on challenging surfaces.
Finished-product durability matters.
Industrial parts, controls and consumer products may be handled, cleaned and exposed to more demanding conditions than a traditional printed display. EUV-H gives the IO-300 a production-oriented ink system designed with those requirements in mind.
A Production Workflow Designed to Reduce Unnecessary Steps
The hardware is only part of the IO-300 story. Roland DG has also built the machine around an integrated workflow that includes a 7-inch color touchscreen, Direct Print functionality, VersaWorks 7 RIP software and Roland DG Connect.
Direct Print can help streamline repeat production by allowing previously prepared jobs to be started from the printer, while Roland DG Connect provides connected visibility into printer status and device operation.
VersaWorks 7
Roland DG's RIP platform handles job preparation, output management and production settings.
Roland DG Connect
Monitor printer status and device performance through Roland DG's connected production platform.
Automation Path
SC4 Command support provides a pathway for integration with external devices in more advanced production environments.
Optional Rotary Printing Expands the Application Range
Although the IO-300 is fundamentally an industrial flatbed, an optional rotary unit can extend the platform into compatible cylindrical direct-to-object applications.
Flat products today. More specialized workflows tomorrow.
Optional capabilities give businesses a way to build the IO-300 around their specific production requirements instead of treating every installation as the same configuration.
Who Should Consider the Roland VersaOBJECT IO-300?
The IO-300 is particularly compelling for businesses where direct-to-object printing needs to become part of a repeatable production process.
Manufacturers
Businesses bringing product marking, decoration or customized production into an existing manufacturing environment.
Product Decorators
Companies producing branded, customized or premium finished goods across repeat customer orders.
Specialty Print Providers
Shops moving beyond traditional graphics into parts, prototypes, product decoration and higher-value direct-to-object work.
The IO-300 is a specialized industrial production flatbed. If your main priority is maximum versatility across very different sheet sizes, signage or other general UV applications, another Roland VersaOBJECT configuration may be worth comparing before you buy.
Roland VersaOBJECT IO-300 Price and Availability
The U.S. MSRP for the Roland VersaOBJECT IO-300 is $59,995. Final system cost will depend on the required ink configuration, optional equipment, freight, installation needs and application-specific production setup.
Plan the complete production setup—not just the printer.
Before ordering, consider your materials, product dimensions, production volume, ink configuration, fixtures, workspace, delivery access and any optional equipment your applications require.
See the Complete Roland VersaOBJECT IO-300 at GPI Supplies
Review the full specifications, applications, EUV-H ink capabilities, workflow features and installation considerations, or contact GPI Supplies to discuss whether the IO-300 fits your production goals.
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What is the Roland VersaOBJECT IO-300?
The IO-300 is an industrial UV flatbed printer designed for precise, repeatable direct-to-object printing on products, industrial parts, panels, components and customized goods.
How large is the IO-300 print area?
The IO-300 has a maximum print area of approximately 30.3 × 20.2 inches (770 × 515 mm), placing it in the B2-size industrial flatbed class.
How thick of an object can the IO-300 print on?
The printer supports objects up to approximately 8 inches (204 mm) high, subject to application and setup requirements.
What ink does the Roland IO-300 use?
The U.S. IO-300 uses Roland DG EUV-H UV ink, available in CMYK, White, Gloss and Primer options for production-oriented direct-to-object applications.
How fast is the Roland IO-300?
Roland DG lists production speeds of up to approximately 37.7 square feet per hour in CMYK and 34.4 square feet per hour with CMYK plus White in the specified production modes.
How much does the Roland IO-300 cost?
The U.S. printer MSRP is $59,995. Ink, optional equipment, installation, freight and application-specific requirements may affect the complete system price.
Where can I buy the Roland VersaOBJECT IO-300?
GPI Supplies offers the Roland VersaOBJECT IO-300 and can help review your intended applications, materials, production volume, installation requirements and system configuration before purchase. View the IO-300 product page here.
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