IRVINE, CA, Mar 28, 2025 – Roland DG Corp. has announced the addition of the MO-180 benchtop UV flatbed printer to its VersaOBJECT Series. The MO-180 is designed to improve image quality, productivity, and ease of use for direct printing. It works on various materials, including paper, glass, and 3D objects up to eight inches thick.
The MO-180 is compact to fit in offices, schools, and storage areas, but it delivers strong performance. It features two printheads arranged in a staggered layout, a UV-LED lamp, and dot control technology to reach a print speed of up to 20.48 square feet per hour (1.90m² per hour) in standard mode. Productivity for printing with white ink simultaneously has been doubled compared to earlier models. Additionally, the MO-180 uses EUV-5 UV inks, which cure faster and produce clear text, detailed designs, and smooth color transitions.
EUV5 inks include orange, red, CMYK, white, and gloss. By controlling the orange and red inks as process colors, the color gamut is expanded by approximately 20% compared to CMYK printing, opening up new creative opportunities and improving color accuracy. The MO-180’s gloss inks allow for creating glossy or matte finishes, textured designs, and 3D embossed effects. EUV5 inks can be printed on various soft and hard substrates, including plastic, paper, leather, wood, glass, and metal. Roland DG also offers specially formulated, cost-effective V-BOND inks for the MO-180 (available in CMYK, white, and gloss only) that offer increased scratch resistance and are CPSIA/Toy safety compliant.
With its 8-inch clearance, 18” x 12” (458 mm x 305 mm) print area, and ability to accommodate tall fixtures for printing on items of various shapes, the MO-180 allows for flexible usage. An optional rotary axis unit makes it easier to direct-print on cylindrical objects like bottles and flasks ranging from a minimum diameter of 0.39 inches (10 mm) to a maximum diameter of 4.76 inches (121 mm).
The MO-180 includes a 7-inch full-color touchscreen panel that provides access to print settings, maintenance operations, and other essential functions. It also features an automatic cleaning function to maintain printhead condition and support consistent print quality.
The MO-180 comes bundled with VersaWorks 7 software. VersaWorks 7 has tools and features that help improve print quality and streamline production workflows. Roland DG has also incorporated advancements that facilitate on-demand printing and timely, flexible production. VersaWorks 7 allows for precise, high-speed processing of PF, EPS, and PS files and auto-generates white, gloss, and primer layers with the touch of a button. In addition to its Windows OS compatibility, VersaWorks 7 is also available for macOS.
MO-180 users can access cloud-based services that offer tools to support printing operations in one simple-to-use central platform. Features include a device dashboard for monitoring equipment status, remote monitoring capabilities, business data and performance tracking, an e-commerce section for print-related products, media inventory tracking and management, and real-time chat support.
“The new MO-180 perfectly complements the larger MO-240 benchtop flatbed we introduced late last year, offering customers a more compact option for producing a variety of high value-added items in small to medium lots,” said Roland DGA’s UV printer product manager, Philip Chu. “Combining outstanding versatility and productivity with high print quality and low operating costs, the MO-180 is ideal for any business that wants to customize a vast array of substrates and objects with vibrant, detailed graphics. Plus, like all Roland DG printers, its easy to use, ultra-reliable, and comes with the best service and support in the industry.”
Source: Roland DGA
About Roland DG Americas
Roland DGA Corp., founded in 1987, manages sales, marketing, distribution, and service for Roland DG Corp., based in Hamamatsu, Japan. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Roland DGA provides a range of digital imaging tools, including large-format printers, vinyl cutters, engravers, 3D milling machines, and dental milling systems. These products serve industries such as signage, commercial printing, packaging, labeling, promotional goods, textiles, engraving, and 3D modeling. Known for award-winning technology and strong customer support, Roland DGA continues to build its reputation in the market. As of 2023, Roland DG employs 1,142 people globally and supports over 300,000 customers worldwide. The company reported approximately $401.5 million in revenue for the fiscal year 2023.