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BD Series
Desktop UV Flatbed Printers — BD-8 & BD-12
Objects up to 4 in. thick
— print straight onto finished goods, so awards, phone cases, coasters and parts come out personalised rather than labelled.
The BD Series brings UV flatbed printing to a desktop. Both models print directly onto objects up to 4 in. thick at 1,440 dpi, using EUV5 ink with primer for glass, metal, plastic and wood. Choose the compact BD-8, or the BD-12 for a print bed roughly twice the area.
BD-8 shown. ECO-UV (EUV5) ink in 220 ml cartridges. Call 800-268-6577 or email sales@printfinish.com.
Three Print Modes
Set the mode to match the object
Standard mode uses a small drop for fine detail on flat items and photos. Distance mode switches to a larger drop, so curved and uneven surfaces still print densely at up to ¼ in. of clearance. Text mode trims the job when the artwork is type only.
Primer for Hard Surfaces
Ink that stays on glass and metal
Primer lays down first and improves adhesion, so the BD Series prints on glass, metal, plastic and wood rather than coated stock alone. EUV5 ink is GREENGUARD Gold certified, which matters in schools, retail and other shared spaces.
Built for New Users
Short path from unboxing to output
The BD-12 runs on macOS or Windows through VersaWorks 7, and ships with FlexiDESIGNER VersaSTUDIO Edition. A/R markers and positioning jigs handle alignment, so operators place an item and print without a long calibration routine.
Choose your model
BD-8
The compact model. Objects to 9.4 × 7 in. and 4 in. thick at up to 6.6 lb, printing an 8.2 × 5.8 in. area. Footprint 30.3 × 23.1 × 22.9 in., 134.5 lb.
$11,595 USD / $15,995 CAD
BD-12
Roughly twice the print area. Objects to 13.1 × 9.4 in. and 4 in. thick at up to 11 lb, printing a 12 × 8.2 in. area. Adds macOS support, A/R marker alignment and positioning jigs.
$16,795 USD / $22,995 CAD
Print directly onto the object
Finished goods up to 4 in. thick — no transfer, no labels.
3D Objects
Wood
Textured Surfaces
Golf Balls
Gloss Effects
Branded Merchandise
Stationery & Gift Sets
Cosmetics & Electronics
A four-step production workflow
Roland DG Connect Designer, VersaWorks 7, and the BY2-20 work together as one connected design-to-print workflow.
Design the artwork
Lay the job out in FlexiDESIGNER VersaSTUDIO Edition, which ships with the BD-12, or your own software.
Place the object
Set the item on the bed. Positioning jigs and A/R markers line it up, so repeat runs land in the same spot.
Choose the print mode
Standard for flat detail, Distance for curved or uneven surfaces, Text when the artwork is type only.
Print and cure
The built-in UV-LED lamp cures as the job runs, so pieces are handleable straight off the bed.
Specifications
Key specs at a glance, with the full technical sheet below.
Printing method
Piezo ink-jet, UV-LED curing
Print area
BD-8 8.2 × 5.8 in. · BD-12 12 × 8.2 in.
Object size
BD-8 max. 9.4 × 7 in. · BD-12 max. 13.1 × 9.4 in.
Object thickness
Max. 4 in. (102 mm), both models
Object weight
BD-8 max. 6.6 lb. · BD-12 max. 11 lb.
Resolution
Max. 1,440 dpi
Ink
ECO-UV (EUV5), 220 ml cartridge — CMYK + white, plus primer or gloss
Weight
BD-8 134.5 lb. · BD-12 177 lb.
Printing
Printing method
Piezo ink-jet method
Printing width × length
BD-8: max. 210 × 148 mm (8.2 × 5.8 in.) · BD-12: max. 305 × 210 mm (12 × 8.2 in.)
Printing resolution
Max. 1,440 dpi
Ink-curing unit
Built-in UV-LED lamp
Print modes
Standard (fine detail), Distance (curved and uneven surfaces, to ¼ in. clearance), Text
Objects
Width
BD-8: max. 240 mm (9.4 in.) · BD-12: max. 335 mm (13.1 in.)
Length
BD-8: max. 178 mm (7 in.) · BD-12: max. 240 mm (9.4 in.)
Thickness
Max. 102 mm (4 in.), both models
Weight
BD-8: max. 3 kg (6.6 lb.) · BD-12: max. 5 kg (11 lb.)
Ink
Type
ECO-UV (EUV5), 220 ml cartridge
Colours
Five colours (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, white) plus primer or gloss
Certification
GREENGUARD Gold certified
Power and environment
Rated input
100–240 V a.c., 50/60 Hz, 1.2 A
Power consumption
BD-12: approx. 100 W in operation, approx. 40 W in sleep
Acoustic noise
60 dB (A) or less in operation; 55 dB (A) or less on standby
Connectivity
Ethernet (100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, automatic switching)
Power saving
Automatic sleep feature
Environment
Operating 20 to 32 °C (68 to 89.6 °F), 22 °C or higher recommended; 35 to 80 %RH, no condensation
Physical
Dimensions (W × D × H)
BD-8: 768 × 586 × 582 mm (30.3 × 23.1 × 22.9 in.) · BD-12: 995 × 710 × 583 mm (39.2 × 28 × 23 in.)
Weight
BD-8: 61 kg (134.5 lb.) · BD-12: 80 kg (177 lb.)
Software
RIP
VersaWorks 7 — macOS and Windows (BD-12)
Design software
FlexiDESIGNER VersaSTUDIO Edition included with the BD-12
Alignment
A/R markers and positioning jigs (BD-12)
Compatible inks
BD-8 and BD-12 run ECO-UV5 in 220 ml cartridges.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the BD-8 and the BD-12?
Print area, mainly. The BD-8 prints 8.2 × 5.8 in. and takes objects to 9.4 × 7 in. at 6.6 lb; the BD-12 prints 12 × 8.2 in. and takes objects to 13.1 × 9.4 in. at 11 lb — roughly twice the bed. The BD-12 also adds macOS support, A/R marker alignment and positioning jigs. Both print objects up to 4 in. thick at 1,440 dpi.
Can it print on glass and metal?
Yes. Primer lays down before the colour and improves adhesion on glass, metal, plastic and wood. That is what separates a UV flatbed from a printer that needs coated stock.
What is Distance mode for?
Curved and uneven objects. It uses a larger drop so ink still lands densely across up to ¼ in. of clearance, where Standard mode would thin out. Standard stays better for flat items and photographic detail.
Is the ink safe for indoor and shared spaces?
EUV5 ink is GREENGUARD Gold certified, which is the reason these run in schools, boutiques and retail floors. The BD Series also has built-in filtration.
Do I need UV printing experience?
No — Roland aimed the BD-12 at operators with little or none. FlexiDESIGNER ships with it, alignment uses markers and jigs rather than manual measurement, and VersaWorks 7 runs on Mac or PC.
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