Roland BD-8 UV Printer: First Impressions & Printing on Lunchbox
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- čas přidán 12. 04. 2024
- Let's have a look at Roland's new desktop UV printer the BD-8. I'm here to show you my first impressions and a quick printing project from my home office. We're printing directly onto a lunchbox. This machine is a mini UV printer, a great size for home based businesses, startup brands, or small retail shops. It can can print on tons of things like phone cases, laser cut acrylic, wooden coasters, and more - we're just getting started here :)
Technical Details:
✅ Prints Direct-to-Object using UV ink
✅ UV printing on A5-sized items (Max. 8.2 in. × 5.8 in. x 4 in. thick)
✅ Printing resolution: Max. 1,440 dpi
✅ Connectivity: Ethernet or wireless via connection to router
✅ Machine dimensions: 30.3 in. × 23.1 in. × 22.9 in.
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Subbed! I can’t wait to see more 😊 I’ve been searching & searching for a video like this & thankfully you popped up in my recommended
Glad you made it here!
Completely new to UV printing so I bough this printer to learn, this video is very helpful! Thank you so much, you earned a new subscriber, I hope to see more videos on the bd8 in the future
Glad it was helpful! Thank you :)
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Do you have to run it every day to keep it flowing smoothly? That's always been my major gripe with these printers, very high maintenance...
Following. Curious to this as well
I don't run it everyday. I was away for 5 days and it printed just fine when I got back. I would just recommend pulling out the white cartridge and giving it a shake once in a while.
I had a Chinese UV printer and that did have to be used daily. The culprit is always the white, it doesn't just settle in the cartridge but in the lines too. And clogs up the head. I don't know why they don't keep white on a separate system and have it form a closed loop when the head is parked, it could then just circulate automatically every couple of hours. My BN20 does this in a way, it cleans the head every 4-6 hours. Wasteful of course, but it beats having to replace a head!
@@Mr_Chuckles I totally understand! I bought a used dtg printer and it was the same story. even had to teach someone what to do while we were away. I'm glad there are improvements to new machines in general. and you're right, I would also pay for ink vs a dried and damaged head or having someone come to baby sit the machine while we're away
Can you do multiple items on the print bed if all fits under 8 inches?? Or only 1 at a time?
You can definitely print more than one at a time :) I usually print a template of the copies so I know where to position the multiple objects.
I’m curious about using one of these for low volumes of watch dials, but the alignment of the print area with the dial blank would need to be pretty precise. Is there any alignment method beyond eyeballing it with the laser?
For that I would get a jig built that holds the dials. That way you'll get much more accuracy and you can do multiple at once if you need to
@@PrintBestie thank you so much for the helpful reply!
@PrintBestie Along those lines, is the table steel ie. could one use magnets to affix the jig? If not you could prob put a magnetic-friendly plate there and then affix items as well (eg. your lunch box could put strong magnets inside)
What is the print head type in the BD-8 printer? Is it still use epson print head similar to the old model?
Hello, I'm sorry I actually don't know what the print head type is and not sure where to find that info
hi what program do you use for this printer is this photoshop you use ?
Hi, yes you can use Photoshop or Illustrator. Any program that you're able to save a .PDF file will work for printing.
@@PrintBestie ok perfect caues since this printer is so expensive i want to makesure before i buy it
hi
im thinking about getting one but cos im not really good with computers im not sure if its for me ??
is there any book for dummies or something similar for people thats really dont have a clue how to operate one but really want to get into printing please?
Hello, there's two parts two it - learning the machine but also learning a design software like Illustrator or something similar. There are a lot of video resources where you can learn. Are you looking to learn the specific printer or digital printing in general?
@@PrintBestie I’m actually buying BD-8 tomorrow,no idea how to use it but I’m really determined to learn,yes I’ve seen your little clip on CZcams but I probably need some more step by step how to actually print some on it
@@kamildabkowski6271 Gotcha! I will work on making some more in depth videos :)
@@PrintBestie thank you I would really appreciate it
How scratch-resistant is the finished print?
I think it depends on the surface that's being printed on. Is there a specific surface you want to know about? I know that some don't work as well as others but wiping it with an adhesion promoter can help.
@@PrintBestie Basically wood (mdf) or acrylic.
Looks great and seems like it’s well made but because of the size, it doesn’t seem like it’s made for production. Maybe a tiny Etsy shop at best. Am I right?
I wouldn't consider it high production - but maybe so if you're printing on a lot of small objects
Thanks.
Price ?
10 grand plus a little over a grand for the roller attachment.
thanks!