ArtisJet FreeBird UV Printers – Complete Guide (3000 Pro & 6090 Pro)

Welcome to MaxLaser’s official resource page for the ArtisJet UV Printer range — the next-generation flatbed UV solution engineered for small businesses, personalization studios, corporate gifting suppliers, industrial branding, and commercial production environments. This page contains all our videos, full machine specifications, BEC1GO™ tactile printing technology, material compatibility, and a complete buying guide for the ArtisJet 3000 Pro FreeBird and ArtisJet 6090 Pro FreeBird, both powered by the high-performance Epson I3200 printhead.

For a full overview of UV printing technology, you can also visit our UV Printers page.

ArtisJet FreeBird UV Printers - 3000 Pro and 6090 Pro side-by-side

We created this page as a comprehensive learning hub to help you:

  • Understand what the ArtisJet UV printers can do
  • Watch real print demonstrations
  • Compare the models
  • Learn about BEC1GO™ (Braille + Emboss + Colour technology)
  • Discover profitable business applications
  • Understand long-term maintenance
  • Know exactly what to expect from MaxLaser when purchasing

Whether you’re starting a home-based personalization business, expanding your commercial workshop, or upgrading to a more advanced UV printing system, the ArtisJet FreeBird series is engineered to deliver industrial-grade quality, stable performance, and high ROI.

What Is an ArtisJet UV Printer?

An ArtisJet UV printer is a digital flatbed printer that uses UV LED lamps to instantly cure ink onto a surface, allowing you to print full-colour, high-resolution graphics on hundreds of materials — including plastics, wood, metal, leather, glass (treated), acrylic, and more.

 

ArtisJet FreeBird UV Printer showing flatbed design & print area

Unlike traditional printers that only print on flat paper, a UV flatbed printer prints:

  • Directly on physical products
  • With full CMYK colour
  • With white ink
  • With gloss varnish
  • With raised or embossed textures
  • With tactile effects
  • Onto hard, soft, curved, and irregular surfaces

ArtisJet has become internationally respected for its reliability, Printhead stability, flexible material compatibility, and unique finishing capabilities. The new FreeBird series elevates this even further by integrating BEC1GO™, one of the most advanced tactile printing technologies in the UV industry.

Introducing BEC1GO™ – Braille + Emboss + Colour in One Go

ArtisJet’s groundbreaking BEC1GO™ technology transforms UV printing into a multi-dimensional process that combines:

Close-up of Artisjet FreeBird UV Printer output showing raised gloss, colour, and textured layers

✔ Braille
✔ Emboss
✔ Colour
✔ Gloss
✔ Texture
✔ Shimmer Effects
✔ 3D Layer Builds

… all in one single print pass.

This is an industry-first approach to tactile printing, making it possible to produce high-value, luxury-grade items that stand out visually and physically.

What BEC1GO™ Allows You to Print

With BEC1GO technology, ArtisJet FreeBird printers can create:

Braille Signage & Accessibility Solutions

Raised, fully tactile Braille dots with perfect height consistency.

3D Embossed Logos

Beautiful, premium raised logos ideal for luxury branding.

Gold & Metallic-Like Effects

Achieved through VARIGLINT™ varnish modulation — no metallic ink needed.

Textured Backgrounds

Leather textures, ripples, patterns, deep tactile textures up to ±3 mm.

Gloss Highlighting

Spot gloss and selective varnish for premium finishes.

Matte + Gloss Combinations

For multi-layer artistic and packaging applications.

Premium Packaging & Prototype Effects

Ideal for perfume boxes, cosmetic packaging, jewellery packaging and more.

Tactile Artwork & Multi-Layer Printing

Build complex textures for artistic finishes, wall décor, and depth effects.

This transforms your UV printer into a luxury-production machine, capable of printing products that command significantly higher selling prices.

How BEC1GO™ Works — Core Technologies

With BEC1GO technology, ArtisJet FreeBird printers can create:

PRECISYNC™

A precision alignment system that synchronizes every layer perfectly, ensuring accurate Braille height and sharp emboss edges.

3DSTACK™

Builds multiple ink and varnish layers simultaneously — allowing textures up to ±3 mm in one pass.

VARIGLINT™

Creates shimmering, foil-like reflections and metallic effects through controlled varnish patterning.

FreeBird Engine Architecture

A high-stability mechanical design that ensures smooth carriage motion, crisp detail, and controlled ink layering.

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Why Choose MaxLaser for Your ArtisJet UV Printer

Buying a UV printer is not just about the machine — it’s about the support, training, and long-term guidance behind it. MaxLaser is known across South Africa for providing one of the strongest service and support infrastructures in the printing industry.

What You Get When You Buy from MaxLaser:

✓ On-site or remote installation & training
✓ Lifetime support from trained technicians
✓ A 2-year warranty (excluding printheads)
✓ Local stock of inks, varnish, adhesion promoter & spare parts
✓ MaxLaser Academy video tutorials
✓ Business guidance on how to price, what sells, and how to grow your production
✓ Delivery anywhere in South Africa
✓ Shipping available to neighboring countries:

Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe.

When you invest in an ArtisJet UV printer through MaxLaser, you’re not buying a machine — you’re joining an ecosystem designed for success, growth, and long-term profitability.

Join thousands of SA entrepreneurs who started with a single job and now run confident, repeatable workflows.

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ArtisJet FreeBird UV Printer Models Sold by MaxLaser

MaxLaser stocks and supports two core models in the FreeBird lineup:

ArtisJet 3000 Pro FreeBird

500 × 360 mm (working area)

ArtisJet 6090 Pro FreeBird

900 × 600 mm (working area)

Both models are powered by:

  • Industrial-grade Epson I3200 printheads
  • BEC1GO tactile printing capabilities
  • FreeBird’s advanced stability and print architecture
  • CMYK + White + Varnish ink channels

Below is the complete breakdown of each model.

ArtisJet 3000 Pro FreeBird UV Printer

Overview

The ArtisJet 3000 Pro FreeBird is a mid-sized professional UV flatbed printer built for entrepreneurs, gifting companies, print studios, and commercial workshops. With its manageable footprint and powerful capabilities, it’s ideal for businesses looking to produce high-quality, value-added products on a daily basis.

This model excels at printing:

  • Phone covers
  • Acrylic signs
  • Metal business cards
  • Wooden gifts
  • Leather wallets
  • Tumblers & bottles (with jigs)
  • Corporate gifting products
  • Personalised items

Equipped with the Epson I3200 printhead, the 3000 Pro delivers sharp detail, rich colour vibrancy, fast throughput, and stable white ink performance.

Key Specifications

  • Print Area: 500 × 360 mm
  • Printhead: Epson I3200-U1
  • Ink Setup: CMYK + White + Varnish
  • Z-Axis Clearance: ±170 mm
  • Special Effects:
    • Braille
    • 3D Emboss
    • Gloss varnish
    • Matte & gloss mixes
    • Gold shimmer
    • Multi-layer tactile printing

Ideal Applications

✔ Personalisation businesses`
✔ Small to medium gifting companies
✔ Engraving & printing studios
✔ Corporate branding services
✔ Start-up UV printing businesses
✔ Packaging prototype creators
✔ Laser shops adding UV capability

 ArtisJet 6090 Pro FreeBird UV Printer

Overview

The ArtisJet 6090 Pro FreeBird is the large-format industrial-grade UV printer designed for serious production environments. With a massive 900 × 600 mm flatbed, this printer is capable of handling large substrates, multi-item jigs, oversized products, and high-volume printing.

Perfect for:

  • Signage companies
  • Large-scale corporate gifting
  • B2B branding
  • Industrial marking
  • Bulk product manufacturing
  • Packaging mock-ups
  • Commercial workshops

It offers full BEC1GO™ support and uses the same Epson I3200 industrial printhead for fast, reliable, long-lasting performance.

Key Specifications

  • Print Area: 900 × 600 mm
  • Printhead: Epson I3200
  • Ink Setup: CMYK + White + Varnish
  • Z-Axis Clearance: ±170 mm
  • Batch Printing: Supports multiple jigs
  • Special Effects:
    • Braille
    • 3D emboss
    • High-detail varnish patterns
    • Gloss/matte combinations
    • Deep textured surfaces
    • Metallic-like finishes

Ideal Applications

✔ Signage production
✔ Industrial & commercial branding|
✔ Large acrylic panels
✔ Multiples/batch runs
✔ Luxury packaging
✔ High-volume gifting companies
✔ Manufacturing environments

What You Can Print with ArtisJet UV Printers

Compatible Materials

  • Acrylic
  • Wood
  • MDF
  • Leather
  • PU Leather
  • PVC / ABS / PET / PP
  • Metals (steel, aluminium, brass, coated surfaces)
  • Treated glass
  • Rubberised materials
  • Cardboard & coated paper
  • Organic materials (shells, stone, fabric with primer)

 Products You Can Create

  • Phone covers
  • Metal business cards
  • Keyholders
  • Leather wallets
  • Wooden boards
  • Tumblers & flasks
  • Bottle openers
  • Corporate gifts
  • Name tags
  • Door signage
  • Braille signage
  • Product labels
  • Luxury packaging
  • Wedding items
  • Restaurant menus
  • Personalised décor
  • Promotional merchandise

UV printing with ArtisJet allows you to target hundreds of high-profit product niches.

How UV Printing Works

UV printing may sound technical, but the process is actually very simple once you understand the basics. Here’s a clear breakdown of how the ArtisJet FreeBird UV printers work to produce vibrant, durable, and professional-quality prints.

The Printer Places UV Ink Onto the Surface

ArtisJet UV printers use a special type of ink called UV-curable ink.
This ink is jetted onto the product using the Epson I3200 printhead, which sprays tiny controlled droplets to form the image.

UV ink can be printed on:

  • Wood
  • Acrylic
  • Metal
  • Leather
  • Glass (with primer)
  • Plastics
  • Phone covers
  • Hundreds of products

Unlike sublimation or DTF, UV ink goes directly onto the physical object.

UV LED Lamps Instantly Cure the Ink

On both sides of the printhead carriage are UV LED lamps.
As the printer moves, the lamps shine UV light onto the fresh ink, which causes it to:

✔ Instantly cure
✔ Instantly harden
✔ Instantly bond to the surface

This means:

  • No drying time
  • No smudging
  • Immediate handling
  • High scratch resistance

The print is completely ready the moment it comes out of the printer.

White Ink Creates the Underlayer (For Dark or Clear Materials)

UV printers use white ink, which acts like a foundation layer.

White ink is needed when printing on:

  • Dark materials
  • Transparent materials
  • Colourful substrates
  • Products requiring strong colour vibrancy

The printer lays down white ink underneath the colours, making the final print pop with brightness and accuracy.

Varnish (Gloss) Adds Shine, Protection or Texture

ArtisJet printers include a varnish / gloss channel.

Varnish can be used for:

✔ Glossy finishes
✔ Matte + gloss contrast
✔ Spot gloss (shiny details only)
✔ Embossed or raised textures
✔ Premium packaging effects

Combined with BEC1GO technology, varnish can also build metallic-like shimmer, 3D texture, or Braille dots.

Adhesion Promoter Ensures Strong Bonding on Tough Materials

ArtisJet printers include a varnish / gloss channel.

Varnish can be used for:

✔ Glossy finishes
✔ Matte + gloss contrast
✔ Spot gloss (shiny details only)
✔ Embossed or raised textures
✔ Premium packaging effects

Combined with BEC1GO technology, varnish can also build metallic-like shimmer, 3D texture, or Braille dots.

 

Multi-Layer Printing Allows for Colour, White, and Gloss in One Pass

The ArtisJet FreeBird printers can print multiple layers in one go, such as:

  • White → Colour → Gloss
  • White → Colour → Emboss
  • Texture → Colour → Gloss

This is essential for high-end finishes like:

  • Braille
  • Raised logos
  • Luxury packaging
  • Deep textures
  • Shimmer effects

BEC1GO makes this process even more advanced, letting you combine tactile elements and colour seamlessly.

 

Summary

UV printing works because:

  • The printer places UV ink onto the object
  • The UV lamps cure it instantly
  • White ink provides brightness on dark materials
  • Varnish adds gloss, protection, or texture
  • Primer helps ink bond to tricky surfaces
  • Multiple layers allow 3D and premium effects

This combination allows the ArtisJet FreeBird series to print stunning full-colour graphics on virtually any product, with unmatched durability and premium tactile finishes.

 

 

Benefits of ArtisJet UV Printers

  • Industrial-grade Epson I3200 printhead
  • BEC1GO tactile printing
  • Long-lasting UV inks
  • Multi-material compatibility
  • Gloss + matte finishes
  • Fast curing = faster production
  • High ROI
  • Ideal for both small & large businesses

Frequently Asked Questions

UV prints produced by the ArtisJet FreeBird series are extremely durable, thanks to the instant-curing UV inks and varnish layer.

Under normal use:

  • Indoor prints last 5–10 years or longer
  • Outdoor prints (with varnish) last 3–5 years, depending on sun exposure
  • Metal, acrylic, glass, wood, and leather prints typically last many years without fading

UV-cured ink is resistant to:

  • Scratching
  • Water
  • Heat
  • Chemicals (depending on substrate)
  • Fading
  • UV sunlight

If you apply a gloss varnish layer (using the varnish channel), the durability and scratch-resistance increase even further.

Yes — like all UV printers, the ArtisJet FreeBird models require light daily maintenance to keep the printhead and ink system healthy.

Daily maintenance includes:

✔ Short printhead nozzle check
✔ Wiping the cap top and wiper blade
✔ Light cleaning around ink drips or overspray
✔ Running white ink circulation (automatic on most units)

This takes 5 minutes per day and prevents:

  • Clogged nozzles
  • Ink sediment
  • Weak white ink output
  • Streaks or banding during printing

ArtisJet printers are designed to be user-friendly, and MaxLaser provides full training and videos in the MaxLaser Academy.

Printhead life depends on:

  • Daily maintenance
  • Type of ink
  • Environmental conditions
  • Daily usage volume

On average:

➤ 1.5 to 3 years of printhead life is typical.

Some users get even more, especially with correct maintenance and regular printing (white ink must always circulate).

The I3200 is an industrial-grade printhead known for stability, fine detail, and long-term reliability.

The FreeBird printers (3000 Pro & 6090 Pro) can print on hundreds of materials, including:

  • Acrylic
  • Wood
  • MDF
  • Leather
  • PU Leather
  • Metal (aluminium, stainless steel, coated metals)
  • Plastics (ABS, PET, PVC, PP, etc.)
  • Glass (with primer)
  • Stone
  • Coated paper
  • Packaging boxes
  • Soft plastics (treated)

With adhesion promoter (primer), you can print on even more surfaces that normally resist ink.

Yes — with the correct jig (holder), you can print on:

  • Tumblers
  • Bottles
  • Flasks
  • Cups
  • Cylindrical products (within reason)

These models are flatbed printers, not rotary printers, so highly curved or fully cylindrical objects require positioning jigs to keep the object level and flat.

For rounded surfaces under 10–12 mm curvature, printing is normally perfect.

MaxLaser can help create custom jigs for your products.

BEC1GO stands for:

Braille
Emboss
Colour
1GO — All in One Go

It gives your printer the ability to:

  • Print tactile, raised 3D textures
  • Create Braille signage
  • Apply gloss varnish accents
  • Produce embossed logos
  • Add metallic-like shimmer
  • Build up to 3 mm of layered texture in one pass

This allows you to sell luxury products and premium, high-margin branding items that most UV printers cannot produce.

MaxLaser includes full training with every purchase.

Training includes:

  • Machine setup
  • Software (RIP) training
  • Colour management
  • Material preparation
  • White ink layering
  • Varnish application
  • BEC1GO tactile printing
  • Daily and weekly maintenance

Training typically takes:

✔ 2–3 hours for basic operation
✔ Half-day for full workflow
✔ Ongoing support through MaxLaser Academy videos

You will feel confident using the printer on Day 1.

ArtisJet FreeBird printers come with a dedicated RIP (Raster Image Processor) that controls:

  • Colour output
  • Ink density
  • White ink layers
  • Varnish application
  • Texture build
  • Print sequencing
  • ICC profiles

The software is easy to use and MaxLaser will train you on:

  • Loading artwork
  • Multi-layer printing workflows
  • Step-by-step print process
  • Advanced BEC1GO settings

The ArtisJet FreeBird series delivers:

✔ Ultra-high resolution
✔ Sharp edges and small text
✔ Smooth gradients
✔ Rich, vibrant colour
✔ Strong, dense white ink
✔ Smooth gloss application
✔ Perfect tactile accuracy (with BEC1GO)

Thanks to the precision of the Epson I3200, prints have:

  • Fine detail
  • No visible banding when aligned
  • Strong UV adhesion
  • Crystal-clear varnish effects

Actual print speed depends on:

  • Resolution
  • Number of layers
  • Whether you print gloss or emboss
  • Print area size

Typical speeds:

✔ Full-colour A5: ±1–2 min
✔ Full-colour A4: ±2–4 min
✔ 3D texture / emboss: ±3–8 min
✔ Full flatbed (6090): ±6–12 min

 

The Epson I3200 printhead is one of the fastest in its class, making the FreeBird printers suitable for daily commercial production.

Yes — these printers were designed with beginner-friendly operation in mind.

After your MaxLaser training, you’ll know:

  • How to prepare artwork
  • How to load jigs
  • How to position items
  • How to set white ink and varnish layers
  • How to print on different surfaces
  • How to maintain the printer

Many customers with zero printing experience become fully confident within 1–2 days.

Sometimes, yes.

Primer is recommended for:

  • Metal (especially stainless steel)
  • Glass
  • Rubber
  • Some plastics (PP, PE)
  • Very smooth surfaces

Priming ensures strong adhesion, preventing peeling or scratching.

MaxLaser stocks all required primers.

Typical power usage:

  • 100–300W during printing
  • Standby mode is very low
  • Runs on a standard 220–240V household plug

No special electrical installation is required.

UV prints are extremely durable and resistant to:

  • Moisture
  • Scratching
  • Light UV rays
  • Heat
  • Chemicals (varies by substrate)

Adding a varnish layer increases scratch resistance even more.

Yes — both ArtisJet FreeBird models include:

✔ Full CMYK
✔ White ink
✔ Varnish/gloss

White ink is essential for:

  • Dark materials
  • Transparent materials
  • Raised textures
  • BEC1GO embossing
  • Metallic shimmer effects

✔ ArtisJet 3000 Pro FreeBird:

Print area: 500 × 360 mm
Footprint: Fits on a table or rolling stand

✔ ArtisJet 6090 Pro FreeBird:

Print area: 900 × 600 mm
Footprint: Larger, requires dedicated space or bench

MaxLaser will guide you on ideal room layout and ventilation.

Yes — using jigs, you can batch print:

  • Phone covers
  • Keyholders
  • Metal cards
  • Pens
  • Flasks
  • Leather wallets
  • Promo items

The 6090 Pro can hold multiple items per run, boosting production speed and profits.

MaxLaser provides:

✔ 2-year warranty (excluding printheads)
✔ Lifetime support
✔ Local spare parts
✔ Free installation & training

You’re fully supported for the lifetime of the printer.

Yes — MaxLaser ships machines across South Africa and neighboring African countries:

  • Botswana
  • Namibia
  • Mozambique
  • Zimbabwe

Clients from these regions receive remote training, documentation, and full backup support.

✔ Industrial Epson I3200 printhead
✔ BEC1GO tactile technology
✔ Gloss, emboss & metallic-like effects
✔ Proven durability
✔ Lifetime support
✔ Extensive training
✔ Spare parts and consumables in stock
✔ Africa-wide shipping
✔ Business guidance & real-world experience

You’re not just buying a machine — you’re partnering with a team invested in your long-term success.

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If you’re exploring the ArtisJet FreeBird UV Printers, you may also be interested in some of the other machines we supply:

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Ideal for metals, tools, stainless steel branding, knives, promotional items, and mass-production component marking.

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High-quality textile printing for T-shirts, hoodies, sportswear, and apparel brands.

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For clothing, bags, sublimation items, mugs, caps, and more.

3D Printers for Signage

For 3D letters, channel letters, and signage production.

If you’re unsure which machine is right for your business, our team will guide you based on budget, production goals, and application needs.

If you have any questions about our products, need further assistance, or would like to request a live demonstration, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 010 534 6996. We’re here to help with any inquiries you may have.

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