3D gel-effect badge printing

Grando GD-302UV 3D Gel-Effect Badge Printer (300 mm)

Original price was: £6,800.00.Current price is: £6,120.00.

+vat

Best for: raised, gel-effect badge transfers for clothing, caps and bags.

Create decorative 3D badge designs with a 300 mm UV printing workflow, followed by cutting and heat-press application.

  • 300 mm maximum media width
  • 2 F1080 printheads
  • CMYK + varnish UV ink

The documented badge process uses cutting and double heat pressing. Match the media and pressing settings to the intended garment.

Prices exclude VAT.

3D gel-effect badge printing

Build a workflow for raised badge-style decoration

The GD-302UV is a 300 mm UV platform for the manufacturer’s 3D Gel Effect badge process. Plan design, printing, cutting and the specified double heat-press finish as one workflow.

  • 300 mm maximum media width
  • Two F1080 printheads
  • CMYK + varnish listed

What you can make

Start with the products you want to offer

Clothing & sportswear badges

Create raised badge-style logos for suitable fabrics after application testing.

Caps & bags

Plan decorative badge transfers around the shape and pressing requirements of the intended item.

Canvas accessories

Develop custom motifs for compatible canvas products and test adhesion and flexibility.

Application examples depend on the correct configuration, consumables and finishing process. Test the actual material before production.

Know the machine

A badge process with its own finishing requirements

  • Two F1080 printheads in a 300 mm media format
  • CMYK and varnish channels listed by the manufacturer
  • Dual UV LED curing
  • Gigabit Ethernet connection
Technical specifications
SpecificationDetails
Manufacturer applicationA3 3D Gel Effect Solution; badge transfers
Maximum media width300 mm
Maximum media thickness1 mm
Printheads2 × F1080
Listed ink channelsCMYK + varnish
Manufacturer-rated print mode0.8 m²/h at 720 × 900 dpi, 12 pass
CuringDual UV LED lights
InterfaceGigabit Ethernet
Dimensions with stand1110 × 835 × 1470 mm (W × D × H)
Net weight110.5 kg
Listed power950 W
Operating environment15–32°C; 35–70% RH, no condensation

The figures above reproduce the manufacturer specifications listed on this product page. Confirm the supplied configuration and installation requirements in your itemised quotation.

From artwork to finished item

Plan the whole workflow

  1. Prepare the badge artwork

    Confirm the required artwork, media and ink setup for this model’s gel-effect workflow.

  2. Print & cut

    Print using the confirmed configuration, then cut the badge with the appropriate finishing equipment.

  3. Complete double heat pressing

    Follow the specified two-stage pressing process for the selected media and garment. Obtain the actual settings before production.

Before you order

Get the setup details in writing

An application or optional fixture shown in the catalogue does not establish what is included. Have the supplied equipment, consumables, software and services clearly itemised.

Media & adhesive

Confirm the compatible badge media and any adhesive requirements.

Cutting & pressing

Have the cutter, heat press and required finishing materials itemised.

Ink configuration

The current specification lists CMYK + varnish. Any white-ink requirement needs separate confirmation.

Sample approval

Check appearance, adhesion, flexibility and wash performance on the actual item before a production run.

A few useful answers

Before you choose

Match the machine to your actual materials and finished product. A representative sample can help confirm the setup you need.

What does the GD-302UV make?

The supplied sheet describes 3D gel-effect badges for garments and accessories, using printing, cutting and double heat pressing.

Does the specification include white ink?

The supplied sheet lists CMYK and varnish. It does not list a white-ink channel.

Can I use it for crystal labels?

That application is not established by this model’s supplied sheet. Discuss it before ordering; the GD-600S, GD-6090UV Pro and GD-A301UV have separately described crystal-label capabilities.

Are gel-effect badges made from silicone?

The gel-effect and silicone-texture descriptions describe the intended look and feel. They do not establish the material’s silicone chemistry.

Does the listing include a cutter and heat press?

The workflow needs cutting and pressing, but a workflow illustration does not establish what is included. Request the exact equipment and consumables in writing.

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Compare the relevant supplies, services and alternative equipment below. Confirm consumable compatibility with the exact configuration before ordering.

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Custom heat-apply TPU badges

Compare the made-to-order badge service if you need finished badges. This is a separate service and workflow.

Talk through your application

Request an itemised quotation

Tell us the badge style, finished dimensions and fabric or accessory you want to decorate. Ask for a sample made with the proposed media and process.

Discuss your setup

Call 01324 610156 or email sales@dtfsupplies.co.uk.

Product details

Description

Grando GD-302UV 3D Gel-Effect Badge Printer (300 mm)

The Grando GD-302UV is the manufacturer’s A3 3D Gel Effect Solution for raised badge-style decoration. It uses two F1080 heads, CMYK colour and varnish, with dual UV LED curing.

The sheet describes textured badge decoration for clothing and accessories. Its workflow covers design, printing, cutting and double heat pressing, so plan the finishing equipment alongside the printer.

What you can make

  • Raised badge-style logos for suitable clothing and sportswear
  • Decorative badge transfers for caps and bags
  • Custom motifs for compatible canvas accessories

Key features

  • Two F1080 printheads in a 300 mm media format
  • CMYK and varnish channels listed by the manufacturer
  • Dual UV LED curing
  • Gigabit Ethernet connection

Technical specifications

Specification Details
Manufacturer application A3 3D Gel Effect Solution; badge transfers
Maximum media width 300 mm
Maximum media thickness 1 mm
Printheads 2 × F1080
Listed ink channels CMYK + varnish
Manufacturer-rated print mode 0.8 m²/h at 720 × 900 dpi, 12 pass
Curing Dual UV LED lights
Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Dimensions with stand 1110 × 835 × 1470 mm (W × D × H)
Net weight 110.5 kg
Listed power 950 W
Operating environment 15–32°C; 35–70% RH, no condensation

Figures above are manufacturer specifications. Confirm the supplied configuration and installation requirements in your quotation.

Workflow and equipment to plan for

Design the badge, print, cut, prepare the heat press and complete the specified double heat-press process. Confirm compatible media, any adhesive requirements, the cutting method and pressing settings.

Check finish, adhesion, flexibility and wash performance on the actual fabric. Gel-effect and silicone-texture descriptions refer to the intended appearance and feel; they do not establish silicone material chemistry.

Have the cutter, heat press, media, inks and RIP requirements itemised. The brochure’s workflow illustrations do not establish equipment inclusions.

Which Grando printer suits your work?

  • A3-301: desktop DTF garment transfers; 300 mm print width.
  • Y402: wider DTF garment transfers; 420 mm print width and two heads.
  • GD-302UV: 300 mm UV 3D gel-effect badges; cutting and double heat pressing.
  • GD-600S: roll-fed UV TPU badges and crystal labels; 600 mm media width.
  • GD-6090UV Pro: 600 × 900 mm UV flatbed for objects, TPU badges and crystal labels; optional rotary printing.
  • GD-A301UV: A3 hybrid UV flatbed, roll and crystal-label work; optional fixtures.
  • S450: rotary direct printing onto suitable socks; match ink and finishing to the fabric.

Frequently asked questions

What does the GD-302UV make?

The supplied sheet describes 3D gel-effect badges for garments and accessories, using printing, cutting and double heat pressing.

Does the specification include white ink?

The supplied sheet lists CMYK and varnish. It does not list a white-ink channel.

Can I use it for crystal labels?

That application is not established by this model’s supplied sheet. Discuss it before ordering; the GD-600S, GD-6090UV Pro and GD-A301UV have separately described crystal-label capabilities.

Request your quotation

Tell us what you want to print, the material and dimensions, and your expected order volume. Ask for an itemised quotation, call 01324 610156 or email sales@dtfsupplies.co.uk.

Additional information

Model

GD-302UV

Printer format

300 mm UV 3D gel-effect badge printer

Printheads

2 × F1080

Maximum media width

300 mm

Ink type

UV ink

Ink configuration

CMYK + varnish

Badge workflow

Print, cut and double heat press; compatible media to be confirmed

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