YOTTA Highlights the Versatility of Its 2513 UV Flatbed Printer for Multi-Material Applications
August 2026 | YOTTA Company News
As printing businesses and manufacturers continue to look for more flexible ways to produce customized products, rigid-material UV printing is becoming an increasingly important part of digital production.
For companies working with acrylic, glass, wood, metal, PVC, ceramic and other rigid substrates, the challenge is not simply finding a printer that can print an image.
The more important question is whether one machine can fit into the company's actual production process.
With this in mind, YOTTA is highlighting its 2513 UV flatbed printer as a practical solution for large-format and multi-material UV printing applications.
The 2513 format provides a working area of approximately 2500 × 1300 mm, making it suitable for many commonly used boards, panels and rigid substrates.
YOTTA's current product range includes the 2513 G5 UV Flatbed Printer, positioned as an industrial model featuring a Ricoh Gen5 printhead, vacuum-fed printing, automatic height measurement and other production-oriented functions. YOTTA also offers a high-speed 2513 UV flatbed configuration for customers with higher production requirements.
Why Are More Businesses Looking at Multi-Material UV Printing?
In traditional printing production, different products may require different processes.
Acrylic signage, wooden decorative panels, glass products and metal signs can involve different preparation methods, equipment and production steps.
UV flatbed printing offers another approach.
Instead of changing the basic printing process for every rigid substrate, a UV flatbed printer can be configured to handle a wide range of materials, provided that the ink system, surface condition and application requirements are suitable.
This flexibility is particularly useful for businesses producing customized or short-run products.
A sign manufacturer, for example, may not only produce standard signs.
The same customer may also receive orders for:
· Acrylic displays
· Decorative panels
· Wooden signs
· Metal nameplates
· Glass decoration
· PVC boards
· Customized promotional products
For these businesses, the ability to handle different products on one production platform can be more valuable than focusing on one single printing application.
YOTTA 2513 UV Flatbed Printer: Designed Around a Practical Production Format
The 2513 UV flatbed printer format has become a practical choice for large-format rigid-material printing because the approximately 2500 × 1300 mm working area can accommodate many commonly used boards and panels.
The format is large enough for applications such as signage, furniture panels and decorative boards, while also allowing smaller products to be arranged together on the same flatbed.
YOTTA's 2513 G5 model uses a Ricoh Gen5 industrial printhead and is equipped with a vacuum-fed platform and automatic height measurement. The manufacturer's product information also highlights a 600 × 2400 dpi printing solution and optional CMYK, light colors, white ink and varnish configurations.
These features are intended to make the machine suitable for different production requirements rather than limiting it to a single type of product.
One 2513 UV Printer, Multiple Materials
One of the main reasons customers consider a large-format UV flatbed printer is the range of materials that can potentially be processed.
The actual result depends on the substrate, ink, surface treatment and final application, but common UV printing applications include:
Acrylic
Glass
Wood and MDF
Metal and aluminum panels
PVC
Ceramic tile
Foam board
Decorative panels
Rigid advertising materials
This multi-material capability allows businesses to develop products beyond traditional signage.
Acrylic UV Printing
Acrylic printing with a 2513 UV flatbed printer
Acrylic is one of the most common rigid materials used in UV printing.
Typical applications include:
· Retail signs
· Acrylic displays
· Decorative panels
· Backlit signs
· Menu boards
· Exhibition displays
· Wall decoration
· Customized acrylic products
Transparent acrylic is particularly interesting because white ink can be used as part of the printing process to create different visual effects.
For example, a CMYK image can be combined with a white layer to improve the appearance of graphics on transparent or colored substrates.
For companies producing customized acrylic products, this provides greater design flexibility without requiring a separate printing process for every design.
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2513 UV flatbed printer printing acrylic signage with white ink
UV Printing on Glass
Direct UV printing for customized glass decoration
Glass is another application where UV flatbed printing can provide flexibility for customized designs.
Potential applications include:
· Decorative glass panels
· Interior glass
· Glass signage
· Retail displays
· Customized glass decoration
· Decorative wall panels
However, glass printing also demonstrates why material testing is important.
Different glass surfaces can have different adhesion characteristics.
A professional printing test should consider:
Ink adhesion → curing → scratch resistance → cleaning resistance → final-use requirements
For this reason, YOTTA recommends evaluating the customer's actual material and application before selecting a printing configuration.
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YOTTA 2513 UV flatbed printer for decorative glass printing
Wood and MDF UV Printing
UV printing on wood and MDF for furniture and interior decoration
Furniture and interior decoration are another area where digital UV printing can provide new possibilities.
Suitable wood-based materials can be used for:
· Furniture panels
· Cabinet doors
· MDF boards
· Decorative wall panels
· Wooden signs
· Customized furniture
· Interior decoration
Digital printing makes it possible to change designs directly from the artwork file.
This can be useful when a customer wants several different designs without ordering a large quantity of identical products.
For furniture and interior businesses, that flexibility can be particularly valuable.
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2513 UV printer printing customized wood and MDF furniture panels
Metal and Aluminum Panel Printing
UV printing on metal and aluminum panels
UV flatbed printing can also be used for suitable metal and aluminum substrates.
Potential applications include:
· Metal signs
· Aluminum panels
· Industrial nameplates
· Control panels
· Decorative metal sheets
· Customized labels
The surface of the metal is an important part of the printing process.
The ink system, surface preparation and final application should all be considered.
A metal panel used for indoor decoration may have very different requirements from an industrial component exposed to abrasion, chemicals or outdoor conditions.
That is why a printing sample on the customer's actual material is more useful than a simple statement that a printer “can print metal.”
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2513 UV flatbed printer printing customized metal and aluminum panels
Ceramic Tile and Decorative Surface Printing
Digital UV printing for customized ceramic and decorative surfaces
Ceramic tile and decorative surface printing can also benefit from digital production when customers require customized patterns or short production runs.
Potential applications include:
· Decorative wall tiles
· Customized ceramic panels
· Interior decoration
· Art tiles
· Small-batch decorative products
Digital printing allows designs to be changed without preparing a new physical printing plate.
This can make UV printing attractive for businesses handling a larger number of designs and smaller production quantities.
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2513 UV flatbed printer printing customized ceramic tiles
More Than a Printer: A Flexible Production Platform
One 2513 UV flatbed printer for multiple rigid-material applications
The biggest advantage of a 2513 UV flatbed printer is not necessarily one particular specification.
It is the flexibility to support different products.
A business may start with advertising signage and later expand into:
· Furniture decoration
· Acrylic displays
· Glass decoration
· Metal signs
· Decorative panels
· Promotional products
· Customized gifts
The same machine can potentially support several of these applications, depending on the material and ink configuration.
YOTTA's broader product portfolio reflects this approach, covering UV flatbed, hybrid, roll-to-roll, high-speed and other digital printing solutions, while its website also organizes applications across advertising, packaging, home decoration and customized products.
What Should Customers Look at When Choosing a 2513 UV Printer?
Buying a UV printer should not be based on one specification.
YOTTA recommends looking at the complete production requirement.
1. Printing Size
First determine the largest material you need to print.
For customers working with standard large-format boards and panels, a 2513 working area can provide useful flexibility.
2. Material
Tell the manufacturer exactly what you plan to print.
For example:
Acrylic
Glass
MDF
Aluminum
PVC
Ceramic tile
Different materials may require different ink and surface-treatment considerations.
3. Material Thickness
The thickness of the product matters just as much as its length and width.
A printer suitable for thin boards may not be appropriate for thicker products.
The exact maximum printing height should therefore be checked against the specification of the selected 2513 model.
4. Daily Production
A company producing several square meters per day may have very different requirements from a factory producing hundreds of square meters.
This affects the appropriate printhead configuration, print mode and machine type.
5. White Ink
If you work with transparent acrylic, dark substrates or decorative applications, white ink can be an important part of the production process.
6. Varnish
Varnish can be useful for certain decorative and premium finishing effects.
Whether it is necessary depends on the product.
7. Positioning
For customized products and multiple smaller pieces, positioning technology can help simplify setup and improve production efficiency.
Why Sample Testing Matters Before Buying a UV Flatbed Printer
A UV printer specification sheet can tell you a lot.
But it cannot tell you everything about your material.
For this reason, sample testing should be part of the purchasing process.
A good test should use:
Your material
Your artwork
Your required colors
Your desired print mode
Your final application
The sample should then be evaluated for:
· Color
· Detail
· White ink coverage
· Gloss
· Adhesion
· Scratch resistance
· Overall appearance
This approach gives the customer a much clearer picture of what the printer can actually achieve.
YOTTA's Approach to UV Printing
YOTTA has developed a broad range of digital printing equipment and presents itself as a global digital printing solutions provider.
Its current product portfolio includes UV flatbed printers, hybrid printers, roll-to-roll UV printers, high-speed printers, single-pass printers and cylinder printers.
Within the UV flatbed range, the 2513 format is positioned as one of the larger-format options for customers working with rigid materials.
The 2513 G5 UV Flatbed Printer combines a large working area with industrial printhead technology and production-oriented functions including vacuum feeding and automatic height measurement.
For customers with different production requirements, YOTTA also provides other 2513 configurations, including a high-speed version.
This allows customers to select a machine based on their actual production needs rather than choosing the same configuration for every application.
Who Is a 2513 UV Flatbed Printer Suitable For?
A 2513 UV flatbed printer may be suitable for businesses working with large-format rigid materials, including:
Sign and Advertising Companies
For acrylic signs, PVC boards, display panels and other advertising materials.
Furniture Manufacturers
For customized furniture panels, MDF and decorative surfaces.
Interior Decoration Companies
For decorative glass, wood panels, ceramic surfaces and customized wall decoration.
Promotional Product Manufacturers
For customized rigid promotional products and short-run orders.
Industrial Manufacturers
For suitable metal, plastic and other rigid components where direct UV printing is appropriate.
Print Service Providers
For companies that want to offer customers more materials and customized printing options.
YOTTA: From Printing Equipment to Production Solutions
For YOTTA, the development of UV flatbed printing is not only about producing a larger or faster machine.
The more important goal is helping customers solve actual production problems.
A customer may need to print a large acrylic sign today.
Tomorrow, the same company may receive an order for a wooden decorative panel.
Another customer may need glass decoration.
Another may need metal nameplates.
The equipment therefore needs to be flexible enough to support different applications while maintaining consistent production.
This is where the 2513 UV flatbed printer becomes particularly useful.
Conclusion
The demand for customized rigid-material printing is creating more opportunities for UV flatbed printing.
Acrylic, glass, wood, MDF, metal, PVC, ceramic and other rigid substrates can all become potential product categories when the appropriate printer configuration, ink system and material preparation are used.
For many businesses, the 2513 UV flatbed printer provides a practical combination of large-format working area and multi-material printing flexibility.
YOTTA's 2513 UV flatbed printer range is designed for customers who need more than a basic digital printer — customers looking for a machine that can become part of a broader production workflow.
Before purchasing, however, the most important step is still simple:
Test the material you actually plan to sell.
Send the manufacturer your substrate.
Send your artwork.
Explain your production volume.
Then compare the print quality, configuration, production efficiency, operating requirements and technical support.
That is the most reliable way to determine whether a 2513 UV flatbed printer is right for your business.
Request a UV Printing Sample from YOTTA
Have an acrylic sheet, glass panel, wood board, metal plate or other rigid material you want to print?
Send your material and artwork to YOTTA for a printing test.
Our team can evaluate the application and recommend a suitable UV flatbed printer configuration based on your material, product size and production requirements.
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