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Friday, 10 September 2021 11:02

Roland Announces New CAMM-1 GR2 Series

Roland DGA Corporation, has announced the addition of new 64-inch GR2-640 and 54-inch GR2-540 large-format vinyl cutters to the Roland DG CAMM-1 series.

These next-generation machines are capable of cutting almost any shape quickly and cleanly from a broad range of materials, including everything from thin automotive films and heat transfer sheets to thick reflective sheets and sandblast masks.

The new GR2 series cutters, which are designed to integrate seamlessly with Roland DG’s large-format inkjet printers, offer cutting versatility and accuracy, plus unmatched reliability, at affordable pricing. With a top cutting speed of 60.1 inches (1,530 mm) per second and a maximum downforce of 600 gf, the GR2-640 and GR2-540 provide the precision cutting quality and high-volume productivity required by professional users.

“The new GR2 series cutters are uniquely designed to work hand-in-glove with Roland DG printers, making it easier and faster than ever to contour cut the stunning graphics that come off our inkjets” Daniel Valade, Roland DGA Product Manager of Digital Print. “In addition to maximizing productivity, these versatile devices precision cut an incredibly wide variety of materials, expanding the creative opportunities for users.”


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Roland DG has expanded its VersaUV LEC2 Series of UV roll-to-roll printer/cutters and VersaUV LEC2 S-Series UV flatbed printers with the addition of new orange and red ink options and a larger version of the optional extension table designed specifically for the LEC2-640.

Choosing an ink configuration which includes orange and red is ideal for those who work with brands that demand color-accurate print perfection. The new ink gamut also offers the perfect solution for print service providers seeking to add vibrancy and impact to their printed output to make their graphics – including backlit, canvas and decorative applications – really pop.

Suitable for the fullest range of printing capabilities, the GREENGUARD GOLD-certified EUV5 ink delivers stunning quality prints at all speeds and easily adheres onto a virtually limitless range of materials and substrates.

We’re delighted to add these two new vibrant colors to our EUV5 range, offering our customers an extended color gamut. The inks will enable new VersaUV LEC2 customers to take on an even wider range of work and produce stunning high-quality applications” Paul Willems, Director of Business Development and Product Management, EMEA at Roland DG.



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Tuesday, 01 June 2021 17:40

V-BOND Ink CPSIA approved ink

Safety standards for children’s products have been always in the eye of the consumers; the parents. As a parent I always find myself reaching for products without BPA o any chemical that can damage or put my child at risk. Obviously, there are many brands out there that consider these aspects as a priority. Roland DGA’s recently launched the new V-BOND Ink for VersaUV LEF2 Series for UV printers which can be a great option for many businesses manufacturing children-products related.

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The V-BOND Ink is compatible with any VersaUV® LEF2 Series of flatbed UV printers and it meets key safety standards that allow it to be used for printing on items designed for children, such as lunch boxes and toys. Roland DGA is a California, U.S.-based brand, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, cutters, graphic arts, signage, fine art, UV, engraving, 3D, among many others. Besides delivering great color results and well-adhering to multiple kinds of substrates, this new Ink is low-VOC Nickel-free and it meets the requirements of the CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) and California Proposition 65. Fulfilling these standards led this product to expand its opportunities for LEF2 users which can also mean entering into the toy and other variety of kids products market.

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“New V-BOND Ink is safe for indoor printing and it’s formulated to bring out the best in our LEF2 series printers,” said Jay Roberts, Roland DGA’s UV printer product manager. “But, most importantly, it expands the product personalization and customization universe for end-users significantly. Because this ink meets the most rigorous safety requirements, it’s unbeatable for customizing toys and other children’s products, creating braille signage, and much more.” Besides just considering toy brands and products, V-BOND ink could be perfectly used for direct printing on school supplies, stationery, fashion, jewelry, hygiene products, electronic accessories, kitchen and culinary products, pet products, among many more. It is available for CMYK and also Glossy and White. For a wider and richer color gamut, V-BOND ink can also be combined with Roland DF’s True Rich Color 2 profiles. Using the gloss one lets users incorporate dimensional effects as well as unique textures into the prints, while the white is perfect to print vibrant graphics and dense colors on clear substrates.

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V-BOND ink has quick-drying properties and it’s a long-lasting ink, so users may consider it a great product considering its durability and scratch resistance. So, cost-effectiveness is a big yes for them. Using V-BOND ink together with Roland DF’s LEF2 printers makes it safely to print onto plastics, paper, ceramics, acrylics, brushed metal, etc.

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So V-BOND promises a lot with this and we are definitely seeing more not only about this amazing ink but also from this huge brand as well.

Published in UV-Curing
Friday, 02 October 2020 22:58

Roland DG ZT-1900 Textile Printer

Roland DG EMEA announces its largest and most productive textile printer to date the “ZT-1900”. This dye-sublimation printer is 1.9m wide and delivers quality print on applications including; fashion, sportswear, personalized interior decoration and soft signage.

The new ZT-1900 can print 220 sqm/hr in draft mode and 150 sqm/hr in production mode and a mirrored CMYK configuration for increased productivity. An integrated infrared dryer allows quick drying, and a 5 kg ink container capacity enables fast finishing, while high levels of automation allow 24-hour production.

Four double-channel Kyocera printheads deliver detailed text, image quality and vibrant solid colours. Roland's high-density dye-sublimation inks produce a wide colour gamut and are compatible with coated and uncoated paper for production versatility. The ZT-1900 also handles lightweight paper (>18gr/sqm) and large paper rolls up to 450kg to reduce paper cost and increase printing time without stops.

"The ZT-1900 is ideal for existing users of digital sublimation printers seeking to increase production, and for businesses who are currently using analogue methods who want to move into digital with a high-productivity, high-quality system. The cost efficiency and low running costs of the ZT-1900 will also benefit anyone working to extremely tight margins.” Paul Willems, Roland Director of Business Development and Product Management EMEA.


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