## **The $300/Day Blueprint for UV Printing Newcomers**  

A new wave of entrepreneurs is quietly making **$90,000+/year** with a **desktop-sized UV printer**, minimal experience, and smart product selection. Meet the **Roland VersaOBJECT CO-i2**—the $28,000 machine turning beginners into printing tycoons in under 90 days.  

Here’s the exact playbook these newcomers are using to hit **$300 daily profits** (without a storefront or employees).  

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## **Why the Roland CO-i2 is the Ultimate Starter Machine**  

### **Compact But Mighty Specs:**  

✔ **24” x 18” print area** (fits apartment workspaces)  

✔ **Handles 100+ materials** (wood, glass, phone cases, leather)  

✔ **White ink + clear varnish** for premium effects  

✔ **Quiet operation** (suitable for home use)  

### **Beginner-Friendly Features:**  

- **Automated ink circulation** (no clogs)  

- **One-button material profiles**  

- **LED curing** (no heat, no ventilation needed)  

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## **5 Proven $300/Day Product Formulas**  

### **1. Custom Phone Cases (The 10-Minute Money Maker)**  

- **Cost:** $3.50 (blank case + ink)  

- **Sell For:** $28-$45  

- **Daily Goal:** 12 cases = **$300+ profit**  

- **Secret:** Offer **3D textured** versions for 60% higher margins  

### **2. Personalized Pet Tags (Recurring Demand)**  

- **Cost:** $1.20 (aluminum blank)  

- **Sell For:** $19.95  

- **Daily Goal:** 18 tags = **$336 profit**  

- **Upsell:** Glow-in-the-dark coating (+$8)  

### **3. Wedding Coasters (Bulk Orders Win)**  

- **Cost:** $0.80 (cork base + printing)  

- **Sell For:** $5.50 each (4-pack for $22)  

- **Daily Goal:** 15 four-packs = **$330 profit**  

- **Pro Tip:** Partner with wedding planners for steady orders  

### **4. Wooden Bookmark Blanks (For Crafters)**  

- **Cost:** $0.30 (unfinished wood)  

- **Sell For:** $4.95 (Etsy bestseller)  

- **Daily Goal:** 75 units = **$349 profit**  

- **Automate:** Use Printify for hands-off fulfillment  

### **5. Bar & Restaurant Branding (Local Cash Cow)**  

- **Cost:** $2 (acrylic keychains)  

- **Sell For:** $15 (minimum 25-unit orders)  

- **Daily Goal:** 2 restaurant accounts = **$325 profit**  

- **Scale:** Offer **free samples** to win contracts  

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## **The Beginner’s 3-Step Success System**  

### **Step 1: The $0 Marketing Launch**  

- **Facebook Groups:** Find local wedding/business groups  

- **Instagram Reels:** Film satisfying printing videos  

- **Nextdoor App:** Target neighborhood pet owners  

*Example Post:*  

*"Custom wooden pet tags made while you wait! Tag your dog’s name below & we’ll DM you a preview. First 5 get 50% off!"*  

### **Step 2: The 1-Hour Production Model**  

- **Morning (30 min):** Print all online orders  

- **Afternoon (30 min):** Package + post social content  

- **Evening:** Let new orders roll in while sleeping  

### **Step 3: The Profit Recycling Plan**  

- **Week 1:** Reinforce profits into more materials  

- **Month 1:** Add a second product line  

- **Month 3:** Outsource packaging to a VA  

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## **Real Beginner Success Stories**  

**Case 1: The College Side Hustle**  

- **Printer:** Roland CO-i2 (financed)  

- **Product:** Dorm room door signs  

- **Earnings:** $312/day during move-in season  

**Case 2: The Retiree’s Second Act**  

- **Product:** Memorial keepsakes  

- **Marketing:** Local funeral home partnerships  

- **Result:** $107k first year (working 2 hours/day)  

**Case 3: The Stay-at-Home Mom**  

- **Niche:** Customized baby milestone blocks  

- **Secret:** TikTok viral packaging  

- **Profit:** $89,000 in 8 months  

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## **Avoid These 3 Newbie Money Traps**  

❌ **Cheap Import Printers** (endless clogs & repairs)  

❌ **Overstocking Inventory** (stick to print-on-demand)  

❌ **Custom Designs for Free** (charge $25+ for revisions)  

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## **Your $300/Day Starter Checklist**  

✅ **Pick 1 product** to test this week  

✅ **Order sample materials** (Amazon has blanks)  

✅ **Create 3 demo designs** (Canva works)  

✅ **Post 1 “before/after” reel** daily  

✅ **Reply to every DM within 90 minutes**  

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## **The Math Doesn’t Lie**  

| Product | Cost | Price | Units Needed | Daily Profit |  

|---------|------|-------|--------------|--------------|  

| Phone Cases | $3.50 | $38 | 9 | $310.50 |  

| Pet Tags | $1.20 | $20 | 16 | $300.80 |  

| Coasters | $0.80 | $22 | 14 | $296.80 |  

**Which product will you launch first?** The Roland CO-i2 is the modern gold rush—except the treasure is **real, repeatable profits** with minimal risk.  

*"I went from Uber driving to $11,000 months in 112 days. This machine pays for itself faster than any ‘side hustle’ I’ve tried."*  

— Former Driver, Now Full-Time Printer  

**Ready to claim your spot in the UV gold rush?** The only thing standing between you and $300 days is hitting ‘order’ on that first batch of blanks. 🚀