The RC-300 Series is designed for direct printing on cylindrical, tapered, concave and convex objects measuring approximately 1.78" to 5" in diameter and up to 13.9" in overall length, with a maximum printable length of 11.8". It supports objects weighing up to 6.6 lb. and tapers up to 10°.

Compatible materials include:

• Glass
• PET
• Rigid plastics
• Aluminum
• Steel
• Coated and printable cylindrical surfaces
• Clear and translucent bottles with the RC-300c

The integrated printable primer helps improve adhesion and expands compatibility across materials such as glass, metal and plastics. Because adhesion can vary based on the exact substrate, coating and surface treatment, testing is recommended before production.

The RC-300 Series works with VersaWorks 7, Roland DG Connect, Roland DG Connect Designer and Connect Hub for RIP processing, production management and printer monitoring.

The VersaOBJECT RC-300 Series replaces the limitations of add-on rotary printing with a dedicated cylindrical UV production system. Helical 360° printing, industrial Gen 6 printheads, intelligent surface compensation and a motor-controlled object handling system combine to produce precise, repeatable graphics across a wide variety of cylindrical products.

With high-opacity White, Gloss and onboard Primer, support for objects up to 5" in diameter, 50 stored product presets and a complete Roland DG software workflow, the RC-300 Series gives product decorators, print providers and manufacturers a versatile platform for moving from prototypes and personalized products into efficient short-run and production cylindrical printing.

What is the difference between the Roland RC-300 and RC-300c?

The RC-300 is the standard model for cylindrical, tapered and curved-profile objects. The RC-300c is the Clear Support variant designed specifically to support printing on transparent and liquid-filled bottles.

Can the RC-300 print a full 360 degrees around an object?

Yes. The RC-300 Series uses helical printing technology to print continuously as the object rotates, allowing seamless 360° decoration rather than printing the image in separate strips.

Can it print on tapered objects?

Yes. The RC-300 and RC-300c support tapered objects with a maximum taper angle of 10°. They can also accommodate certain concave and convex profiles.

What materials can the RC-300 print on?

The RC-300 Series is compatible with a range of materials including glass, PET, rigid plastics, aluminum and steel. Printable primer can be used to help improve adhesion on certain substrates. Testing is recommended for specific materials and coatings.

Can the RC-300 print on clear bottles?

Yes, but the RC-300c is the model specifically designed for clear and translucent bottle applications, including liquid-filled bottles.

What inks does the RC-300 use?

The RC-300 Series uses Roland EUV-H hard UV inks in CMYK, White, Gloss and Primer. The hard UV ink formulation is designed for durable direct-to-object applications, while white, gloss and primer expand the range of substrates and decorative effects that can be produced.

What size objects can it print?

The printer supports objects from approximately 1.78" to 5" (45 to 127 mm) in diameter and 1.19" to 13.9" (30 to 355 mm) in length. Maximum printable length is 11.8" (300 mm), and maximum object weight is 6.6 lb. (3 kg).

What software is included with the RC-300?

The RC-300 Series includes Roland VersaWorks 7 RIP software and supports Roland DG Connect for device monitoring and production management.

Is the RC-300 designed for high-volume production?

It is primarily positioned for short-run production, personalization, prototypes, limited editions and premium customization. Roland indicates a typical production range of roughly 1,500 to 4,000 bottles or objects per month; its higher-volume LSINC Peri Series is aimed at production requirements reaching thousands of objects per day or week.

Can it print on preprinted or pre-labeled products?

Yes. Roland specifically identifies spot-color customization of preprinted products as an application, and the RC-300c can accommodate certain pre-filled and pre-labeled bottle applications.