The MEST-RUV4030P is a professional rotary UV printer equipped with Ricoh GEN4 printheads, designed for irregular cylindrical items like high-drop and cut-surface cups. This 360 UV rotary printer delivers consistent and reliable performance for complex curved surface applications. It offers 360° high-resolution printing (up to 900×1500dpi) with CMYK+White+Varnish using UV ink. Featuring intelligent positioning, anti-collision protection, automatic ink supply, water-cooled LED UV curing, and auto head cleaning, it ensures vivid output and precise alignment. Compatible with glass, metal, plastic, and wood, it's ideal for personalized gifts, promotional items, and creative branding.
| Printer | |
| Printer head | RICOH GEN4 |
| Printing configuration | White+CMYK+Varnish |
| Outut precision | 900x900dpi/900x1200dpi/900x1500dpi |
| Ink type | UV ink |
| Ink bottle configuration | 1L bottle |
| RIP Software | PhotoPrint |
| PC requirement | i7 CPU HD 512G |
| Operating system | Windows 10 |
| Print System | |
| Printed Object | Taper/Cylinder |
| Size | Length: 0-400mm(0”-15.7”) Top diameter: 40-180mm(1.57”-7”) Bottom diameter: 40-180mm(1.57”-7”) |
| Print Quality | High Speed: 900x900dpi Standard: 900x1200dpi High Quality: 900x1500dp |
Print Productivity (With Bottle Diameter 70mm(2.76”, Image size 100x160mm) | Normal Mode: 45s(W+CMYK); 60s (W+CMYK+Vanish) High Quality Mode: 45s(W+CMYK); 60s(W+CMYK+Vanish) |
| Media Type | White/Black/Colored tapers/Cylinders Metal, paper, plastic, wood, glass. Etc |
| printing control system | Shenzhen HanSoft |
| Supply ink system | Automatic ink supply system |
Air System | Double negative pressure system |
| Motion System | X axis: servo motor Y axis: Linear motor+1um magnetic grid |
| Formats | Tiff, AI, PDF, BMP, JPG, PNG |
| Characteristic | |
| without cup print forbid | If there is no cup in machine, print is forbid to protect printhead blocking by UV light |
| anti-crash of printhead | There is a sensor below printhead, which is used to protect printhead avoid being scratched by unstable rotating cups |
| Auto clean printhead | Auto clean printhead and auto wipe printhead |
| Save Cup parameters | Cups information can save in software. |
| Data transmission | |
| Date interface | USB3.0 |
| Machine Size | |
| Machine Size | 1951(L)*625(W)*1639(H) mm |
| Packing box | 2500(L)*700(W)*1900(H) mm |
| Machine weight | |
| Net weight | ≈580KG |
| Gross weigh | ≈650KG |
| Operating environment | |
| Temperature | 20-30°C |
| Humidity | 35-65%RH |
| Power requirement | |
| Power supply specification | AC220V±10% 50/60HZ |
| Power configuration | Below2000w |
| UV system | LED-UV Water cooling |
The heart of the MEST-RUV4030P lies in its genuine Ricoh GEN4 industrial-grade printheads. Unlike disposable or consumer-level heads, the Ricoh GEN4 is engineered for 24/7 high-intensity production environments.
Stainless Steel Construction: The internal structure is made of high-quality stainless steel, providing excellent resistance to corrosion from various UV inks and preventing internal clogging.
Long Service Life: Designed for heavy-duty cycles, Ricoh GEN4 heads typically offer a significantly longer lifespan (2-3 years under proper maintenance) compared to Epson-based alternatives, reducing your long-term OpEx.
Stable Thermal Control: Features an internal heater and temperature sensor, ensuring consistent ink viscosity and stable jetting even in changing workshop environments.
Variable Dot Technology (Grayscale): The Ricoh GEN4 supports multi-drop grayscale printing. This allows it to produce dots of different sizes (7pl to 21pl), resulting in smoother gradients, sharper text, and photo-realistic skin tones without "graininess."
High-Frequency Jetting: With a high firing frequency, this head maintains extreme accuracy even at high speeds, ensuring that every drop hits the target on 360° rotating surfaces.
Perfect for "High-Drop" Cylinders: Combined with our motion control system, the GEN4 maintains a concentrated spray, allowing it to bridge the gap on tapered or irregular cups without losing image clarity.
| Feature | Ricoh GEN4 (MEST-RUV4030P) | Standard Desktop/Epson Heads |
| Material | All-Steel Structure (Anti-corrosive) | Plastic/Membrane (Easily damaged) |
| Durability | Industrial 24/7 Production | Light-duty / Intermittent use |
| Service Life | 2–3 Years (with proper maintenance) | 6–12 Months (frequent replacement) |
| Droplet Control | Multi-drop Grayscale (7pl-21pl) | Fixed or limited droplet size |
| Ink Compatibility | High-viscosity industrial UV inks | Limited to thin, low-pigment inks |
| Maintenance | Auto-cleaning & Flash firing | Manual cleaning & high clog risk |
| ROI (Return) | Lower long-term OpEx / Higher uptime | Low entry cost / High hidden costs |
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