Roland Unveils New Printer/Cutter
Roland DGA Corp. has introduced the 54" VersaUV LEC-540 UV-LED wide-format inkjet printer/cutter.
Based on award-winning VersaUV technology, the LEC-540 prints CMYK + White + Clear and contour cuts virtually any substrate up to 1 mm (0.04") thick for luxurious, custom graphics with unique special effects and finishes.
"The LEC-540 is based on low-cost VersaUV technology that has revolutionized the packaging prototype and short run label industries," said Hiroshi Ono, product manager for Roland DGA Corp. "With the new LEC-540, professionals can print, contour cut, crease and perforate graphics all on one device. The LEC-540 prints on an unprecedented range of materials including popular large-format media. New built-in front and back tables facilitate the handling of rigid substrates for folding cartons and other packaging prototypes."
The new LEC-540 is the third model in Roland's VersaUV series. It is faster than previous VersaUV models and offers greater versatility for applications ranging from packaging prototypes, short-run labels and membrane panels to interior décor items, point of purchase (POP) displays and large-format window graphics.
The LEC-540 prints on a wide variety of flexible and rigid media, including synthetic paper, polyester film, paper and vinyl banner media, PET, leather, plastic, polycarbonates and paper boards. In high quality mode, the LEC-540 prints 25 percent faster than the 30" LEC-330 due to new larger UV-LED lamps that expedite production. LEC-540 lamps automatically reposition themselves for high-speed performance and the highest image quality in all print modes. The LEC-540 also offers high-quality artistic print mode (1440 x 1440 dpi) for images that rival offset and gravure print quality.
The LEC-540 is offered in three ink configurations: the standard CMYK + White + Clear configuration, CMYK + White + White for high-opacity white printing on transparent films, and CMYK + Clear + Clear for thick dimensional effects such as embossing. Clear ink can be layered into both gloss and matte finishes including 72 ready-to-apply patterns from the Roland Texture Library included in Roland's VersaWorks RIP software.
For more information, visit www.rolanddga.com.
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