Roland DG at FESPA 2018 with Its Rich Product Range – Roland DG to demonstrate broadest range of advanced print & cut and UV-LED solutions ever at FESPA 2018 with the theme What matters to you, inspires what we do’.
Roland DG will demonstrate the largest range of advanced print & cut, UV-LED and dye-sublimation solutions at FESPA Global Print Expo 2018. Europe’s leading exhibition for the wide-format print industry takes place in Berlin, Germany, from 15 – 18 May 2018. Roland DG is recognised across the industry for its high quality and reliable solutions and is the number 1 print & cut brand with more than 116,000 devices sold worldwide.
The Roland booth at FESPA (Hall 2.2 Booth B20) will accommodate the widest range of solutions across six areas:
- Print & Cut, demonstrating Roland’s latest generation TrueVIS eco-solvent wide-format printer/
cutters; - Print then Cut, highlighting Roland’s SOLJET and VersaEXPRESS eco-solvent wide-format printers and CAMM-1 GR series cutters;
- Personalisation & Retail, displaying the Roland VersaUV LEF desktop UV-LED series;
- Roland’s VersaUV industrial flatbed and hybrid devices;
- Dye-sublimation, featuring the Roland Texart XT-640;
- Small device zone with desktop printers and cutters, and engraving systems.
At the hospitality area a broad range of inspirational ‘real-life’ applications will showcase the versatility and quality output produced on Roland DG systems.
Gregory Bilsen, President of Roland DG EMEA, concludes: “The past few years Roland DG has introduced quite a number of innovative solutions to the market. We are very pleased this now crystallises at FESPA into an amazingly broad and versatile product offering, fitting every possible need and application. Our motivated European team will substantiate the theme ‘What matters to you, inspires what we do’, reflecting the Roland values of respect and partnership. We all very much look forward to welcoming existing and new customers and partners to our booth.”
Gillian Montanaro, Head of Marketing at Roland DG EMEA, comments: “Main theme for Roland DG at FESPA will be ‘What matters to you, inspires what we do’. This underpins our on-going customer commitment and dedication. Our local teams work very closely together with customers and partners, to drive our technology developments and product offering. We want to acknowledge and reward them at FESPA for their loyalty and to inspire and inform those who are currently unfamiliar with our technology as to its incredible potential.”
TrueVIS. Print & cut eco-solvent wide-format solutions
Roland TrueVIS VG-640/540 (1625 mm and 1371 mm) and SG-540/300 (1371 mm and 762 mm) print-er/cutters are equipped with newly-developed Roland DG FlexFire printheads, which allow better control of the ink chamber plate, for a higher firing frequency. The FlexFire printheads also deliver precision droplet placement in three sizes, and an approximately 25% wider print pass compared to previous Roland DG models. The combination of the FlexFire heads and TrueVIS INK delivers stunning fine details and vibrant colours at a production speed of 10.6m2 per hour in High Quality mode on vinyl and up to 34.7m2 per hour on banner in dual CMYK ink configuration.
Print then cut solutions
Roland has a range of options for Print Service Providers looking for a separate print and cut solution, including the award-winning Roland SOLJET EJ-640 eco-solvent printer. The EJ-640 has been recognised for its outstanding performance and delivers productivity and quality output, at low operating costs. Also on the booth will be Roland’s advanced yet affordable VersaEXPRESS RF-640 eco-solvent printer.
New generation professional vinyl cutters
Only last year, Roland DG introduced a new generation of professional vinyl cutters to its CAMM-1 series, the Roland GR-640/540/420. The GR series has been totally redesigned to deliver best-in-class cutting quality and productivity; due to increased accuracy, speed, media versatility and additional state-of-the-art cutting features. The new ergonomic L-shaped design of the integrated stand and machine ensures stability and precision cutting; even at high speed, and for difficult media with a single cut. Models are available in 1651mm, 1397mm and 1075mm cutting widths; to allow users to pair them with the inkjet printers they are currently using.
Gillian Montanaro adds: “The cutting industry has become increasingly diverse. In addition to sign making; cutting now includes the production of window and vehicle graphics, window tinting and car protection film for automotive restyling; personalised apparel, labels and decals, packaging prototypes, paint/sandblast stencils and more. The breadth of applications demands the ability to handle a wide range of materials of varying thicknesses; such as window tint, reflective film, heat transfer materials including flock and glitter, cardboard, and sandblast mask. The GR series makes all this possible.”
Dye-sublimation with fluorescent inks for fashion and sports apparel
In the fashion apparel field, trend cycles are becoming shorter; with a growing need for personalisation that reflects individual preferences and lifestyles. In the field of sports apparel, highly functional poly-ester materials; such as sweat-absorbing, quick-drying and dry-touch features have become increasingly popular.
Roland DG at FESPA with digital printers such as the Roland Texart XT-640 can quickly provide custom one-off and small-lot production. The Roland Texart XT-640 is a dye-sublimation transfer printer; designed especially for the production of textile decoration, sports and fashion apparel, soft signs, polyester banners and flags, curtains; and other interior décor as well as promotional goods and personalised gifts. The Roland Tex-art XT-640 features dual printheads to achieve high-speed performance at a usable print speed of 41m2/h. The rail and frame structure has been reinforced to enable highly detailed printing with precise ink droplet placement.
Roland DG at FESPA 2018 with Its Rich Product Range: UV-LED flatbed printer which takes productivity to a higher level
At FESPA Roland will demonstrate the VersaUV LEF-300 and LEF-12i, from the series of UV-LED flatbed inkjet printers. Exciting production-boosting features on the Roland LEF-300 include an enlarged print-ing area of 770mm wide by 330mm long. With the Roland LEF-300 it is possible to print on a wide varie-ty of substrates; including acrylic, wood, board, plastic, metal, glass plus fabrics and soft materials such as leather and eco-leather.