Roland DG Adds IO-300 Flatbed and RC-300 Cylindrical UV Printers
Roland DG’s new VersaOBJECT IO-300 targets rigid flat objects, while the RC-300 and RC-300c target cylindrical and helical direct-to-object UV printing.
Roland DG has announced the VersaOBJECT IO-300 for rigid flat objects and the RC-300 / RC-300c for cylindrical and helical work. The IO-300 has a listed 30 × 20 inch print area and a maximum standard-CMYK speed of 37.6 square feet per hour. Roland says the RC-300 series can print White plus CMYK on a 100 × 200 mm object in about 60 seconds under its stated conditions. The company says the systems are available through authorized partners worldwide, but local price, configuration, stock, installation, and lead time still require a dealer quote.
One announcement covers two different object geometries
Roland lists EUV-H ink and a maximum 37.6 square feet per hour in its standard CMYK condition.
Roland positions RC-300c for clear, translucent, prefilled, and prelabeled objects; it is a configuration within the cylindrical lane, not a third workflow.
The release does not give one public price, stock status, installed configuration, training package, or delivery estimate for every market.
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The IO-300 and RC-300 solve different production-fixture problems
Roland DG positions the VersaOBJECT IO-300 for rigid substrates and objects within a 30 × 20 inch print area. It lists a maximum standard-CMYK speed of 37.6 square feet per hour. The RC-300 and RC-300c handle cylindrical and helical objects; Roland describes RC-300c as suited to clear, translucent, prefilled, or prelabeled items and reports about 60 seconds for White plus CMYK on a 100 × 200 mm object under its stated condition.
The speed figures are manufacturer claims tied to named conditions, not universal production rates. Real output depends on object preparation, adhesion, ink configuration, white and clear layers, quality mode, fixtures, loading, curing, rejects, and maintenance. “Available now through authorized partners worldwide” also does not guarantee a local unit, price, install date, or support package. Start with the object geometry, then request a sample and dealer quote that reproduces the intended job.
Geometry comes before the headline speed
The IO-300 is the rigid-flat lane: Roland lists a 30 × 20 inch (770 × 515 mm) print area, EUV-H ink, and up to 37.6 square feet per hour (3.5 m²/h) in standard CMYK. The RC-300 family is the cylindrical lane. The RC-300c variation is described for clear, translucent, prefilled, or prelabeled objects. Roland’s roughly 60-second example is specifically a 100 × 200 mm object printed with White plus CMYK.
A dealer demonstration must carry the claim into the real job: Direct-to-object production is a system of printer, ink, pretreatment, fixture, file, loading, curing, operator work, and service. The announcement establishes new portfolio options; it does not establish the throughput, adhesion, color, reject rate, labor, or total cost for a specific shop.
- What is the local price and lead time for the required configuration?
- Which ink set, fixture, pretreatment, ventilation, and installation services are included?
- What repeatable output does the exact customer object achieve at the accepted quality level?
- What warranty, training, maintenance, and response-time terms does the local partner provide?
Wait for a job-specific proof if:The business case depends on the headline speed, a particular object geometry, difficult adhesion, or a fixed delivery date that a dealer has not demonstrated and documented.
Move to a quote only after:The correct flat or cylindrical system reproduces your object, finish, load cycle, and hourly target with written configuration, installation, support, and lead-time terms.
Roland direct-to-object launch — two production lanes
| Launch field | Roland DG VersaOBJECT IO-300 | Roland DG RC-300 / RC-300c |
|---|---|---|
| Object path | Rigid flat objects | Cylindrical and helical objects |
| Named size condition | 30 × 20 in print area | 100 × 200 mm speed example |
| Published speed claim | Up to 37.6 ft²/h, standard CMYK | About 60 sec, White + CMYK example |
| Local price and lead time | Dealer quote required | Dealer quote required |
| Independent production result | Not established here | Not established here |
Sources: Official launch announcement
Choose the object path before comparing the performance claim
Ask an authorized partner to demonstrate the IO-300 with your substrate, object height, ink configuration, file, quality mode, fixture, and required adhesion process.
Define diameter, length, taper, existing label or fill state, white layer, handling, and hourly target before evaluating RC-300 or RC-300c.
Roland DG expands its direct-to-object portfolio
The official announcement introduces the IO-300 flatbed and the RC-300 / RC-300c cylindrical systems, with conditioned speed and application claims.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Roland IO-300 and RC-300?▼
The IO-300 is a flatbed system for rigid flat objects. The RC-300 and RC-300c are for cylindrical and helical direct-to-object printing.
How fast is the Roland IO-300?▼
Roland lists up to 37.6 square feet per hour (3.5 m²/h) in its standard CMYK condition. That is a manufacturer maximum under a named setup, not a guaranteed rate for every object and ink layer.
What does the RC-300 60-second claim cover?▼
Roland describes about 60 seconds for White plus CMYK on a 100 × 200 mm object. Ask a dealer to reproduce your exact object, fixture, ink layers, quality target, and loading cycle.
Are the Roland IO-300 and RC-300 available now?▼
Roland says they are available through authorized partners worldwide. Local configuration, price, stock, installation, training, and lead time still need to be confirmed with a partner.
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