Raised Spot UV Effects | Roland BD-8 UV Desktop Printer

Let's see if we what it's like to overprint to add dimension to prints!
I'm printing on the Roland BD-8 Desktop UV Printer. I'm printing directly onto a plain notebook cover. There's no paint, no sublimation, no vinyl cutting! Just me and an Illustrator workflow before going into Versaworks, and using the BD-8.
The BD-8 is a mini UV printer from Roland's VersaSTUDIO line. It's 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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[@southextension2944]

Hey Angel, how do you print on the spine of the book? Coz otherwise it will be left white with no color and look incomplete. As usual , love your videos.

[@PrintBestie]

Thanks so much! That's a good point. I think I could open the notebook evenly to print on the spine - this might be a good follow up video!

[@miketheprintman]

Very cool. What was the total print time for all three parts? Just curious how it stacks up from a production standpoint. Thanks for sharing, Angelyn.

[@PrintBestie]

Thanks Mike! Total for all 3 layers took 49 minutes. If I printed on Standard instead of High Quality it estimates 18 minutes - something to try for next time :)

[@miketheprintman]

@@PrintBestie Yeah, that's a long time. It'll be interesting to try it on the faster speed and see what the quality looks like.