Roland Announces Larger, Faster UV-LED Inkjet Printer/Cutter

From Folding Carton Packaging Prototypes to Labels and POP Displays, 54” VersaUV LEC-540 Produces Custom Graphics in One Seamless Workflow

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roland DGA Corp. today 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.

“With the new LEC-540, professionals can print, contour cut, crease and perforate graphics all on one device. New built-in front and back tables facilitate the handling of rigid substrates for folding cartons and other packaging prototypes.”

“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. New built-in front and back tables facilitate the handling of rigid substrates for folding cartons and other packaging prototypes.”

The LEC-540 is faster than previous VersaUV models (30” LEC-330 and 30” LEC-300A) 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 flexible and rigid media, including synthetic paper, polyester film, paper and vinyl banner media, PET, leather, plastic, polycarbonates and paper boards. New larger UV-LED lamps expedite production, and high-quality artistic print mode (1440 x 1440 dpi) optimizes image quality.

The LEC-540 is offered in three ink configurations: the standard CMYK + White + Clear configuration, CMYK + White + White, and CMYK + Clear + Clear. 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.

Users of the LEC-540 can also take advantage of the Roland OnSupport system which allows remote monitoring of production activities. An automated white ink circulation system prevents pigments in the ink from settling, minimizes waste and ensures continuous uninterrupted printing. The LEC-540 is Roland Eco Label and Energy Star certified.

The LEC-540 is priced at $67,995. The VersaUV was first introduced in 2008 as the world’s first UV-LED inkjet printer/cutter and has been recognized with prestigious DPI and EDP awards for outstanding innovation.

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