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Prints valued at $25,000 is just the beginning for this unique project derived from creative vision, spectacular photography and produced with leading edge printing techniques and technology. Rewarded with one of the world most prestigious print awards, Body of Work is celebrating by giving away one of its unique pieces at PacPrint 2013. 

Sydney, Australia, May 21, 2013 - A unique partnership between visionary creative organisation Body Of Work, a division of ArmstrongQ, and leading wide format manufacturer Roland DG Australia, has made history being the first Australian entry to win the prestigious Best of Show at the Printing Industries of America awards in late 2012. To celebrate the success, Body of Work and Roland DG are giving away one of the unique Body of Work pieces valued at $25,000 at PacPrint & Visual Impact 2013. 

"Body of Work has a simple philosophy," said Bob Armstrong, Principal of Body of Work. "True progress is made by not following in the footsteps of others. Based on this, in 2006 we set out with the goal to produce the best printed product in the world."

The application of this philosophy has made Body of Work the benchmark in establishing and applying original creative directions primarily in communication strategy, design, photography and the establishment of new frontiers in print.

Roland DG Australia has been working closely with Body of Work team to achieve these new frontiers in print. Marc Margetts, Managing Director at Roland DG Australia was proud that Roland could play an integral part in this unique project. "Roland VersaUV technology has allowed Body of Work to push creative print boundaries," said Marc. "We are very excited to partner with Bob and the team at Body of Work. The quality and breadth of their work is simply amazing and was ultimately recognised by receiving the most prestigious print award in the world."

"In 2012, we reached our goal by winning five of the prestigious Benny awards in the US," said Bob.

With the help of Roland technology, Body of Work reached its pinnacle winning eight awards in the Printing Industries of America Awards in October 2012. Among these awards was the "Best of Show Award" from 3,000 elite international entries - Body of Work is the first Australian organisation to win this prestigious award.

The spectacular Best Of Show 'Pas De Chasse' will be on display on the Roland DG stand at PacPrint and Visual Impact 2013, along with other award winning Body of Work pieces. Further to this, Body of Work and Roland DG will also be giving away a limited edition Body of Work piece valued at $25,000 at the show.

Visit Roland DG at stand #4318 at PacPrint to see these impressive fine art pieces, and take advantage of this unique opportunity to go into the draw to win a limited edition Body of Work print.

To learn more about Body Of Work, visit www.bodyofworkstudios.com. 
 

Roland DG to Launch the new PRO4 XF-640 in Melbourne and Perth

Sydney, Australia, April 10, 2013 – After the release of the Roland PRO4 XF-640 earlier this month, leading wide-format print and engraving solution provider Roland DG have announced two special events to showcase the exciting new wide format technology - an Open House in Melbourne and a special Road Show event in Perth.

The 64-inch (1625mm) PRO4 XF-640 is Roland’s fastest wide-format printer to date and is loaded with state-of-the-art technology. The PRO4 XF-640 incorporates next generation dual print heads and redesigned take-up and pinch roller systems, plus a host of other advanced features for high quality imaging at a maximum print speed of 102m2/hr, and every day real production speeds of 20-63m2/hr to take your business to the next level of productivity.

We are excited to showcase this new technology to the market,” said John Wall, Roland DG Australia Sales Director. “This is a unique opportunity for people to be some of the first to see the new XF-640 in action. I’m sure they will be impressed at the speed and quality that it can deliver and will immediately see the advantages they can achieve for their business.”

At these events, Roland DG will be demonstrating the the new PRO4 XF-640 plus a range of other leading Roland technology including the popular PRO4 XR-640 printer/cutter, with the last chance to go into the draw win a Ford XR6*.

Melboune Open House

The Open House in Melbourne will be held on 24th April from 9am – 5pm. Visit www.rolanddg.com.au/pro4openhouse to register today or simply turn up on the day at the Roland DG Melbourne offices at Unit 5, 98-104 Station Street Nunawading, VIC 3131.

 
Perth Road Show

In addition, after successful Road Show events throughout 2012, Roland DG will be holding the next Road Show in Perth, WA from 30th April – 1st May, 11am - 7:30pm, with a special Roland VersaWorks® Advanced Training course to be held on 2nd May.

Visitors from Perth and surrounding areas will have a unique opportunity to see the brand new PRO4 XF-640, plus have the chance to win 2 tickets to the Perth 360 V8 round on 3rd – 5th May, including VIP Pit tours of the Erebus Team.

Roland sales and technical staff will also be on hand to answer any questions about Roland products and solutions, give advice on any technical issues or suggest helpful tips for your day to day workflows to help you get more out of your Roland device as part of the RolandClinic.

To RSVP for the Perth Road Show or register for VersaWorks® training, visit www.rolanddg.com.au/roadshows. For more information about any of these Roland events or the new PRO4 XF-640 contact Roland DG on 02 9975 0000.

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The Fastest, Most Advanced Roland Wide-Format Printer to Date.

Sydney, Australia, April 2, 2013 - Roland DG Corporation, the leading worldwide provider of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters for professional durable graphics, has introduced the latest addition to the all new PRO4 range. The 64-inch (1625mm) SOLJET PRO4 XF-640 is the company's fastest wide-format printer to date and is loaded with state-of-the-art technology. The PRO4 XF-640 incorporates next generation dual print heads and redesigned take-up and pinch roller systems, plus a host of other advanced features for high quality imaging at a maximum print speed of 102m2/hr., and every day real production speeds of 20-63m2/hr. to take your business to the next level of productivity.

"Today, more than ever, high-speed large format printers are in demand across developed countries and emerging markets alike," said Conrad Birkett, Roland DG Business Development Manager. "While high volume production is the goal for many of these businesses, quality imaging is equally important. The PRO4 XF-640 answers this need in the marketplace by combining exceptional print quality with reliable, high-speed performance. After the success of the versatile PRO4 XR-640 Print & Cut solution released last year, we are confident the new XF-640 advanced print only solution will be a popular addition to the PRO4 range."

Designed for both indoor and outdoor applications, the PRO4 XF-640 is the ideal production tool for signs, banners, vehicle wraps, window graphics, POP displays, trade show graphics, posters and more. With the PRO4 XF-640, new advanced print control technology incorporates the industry's most advanced print head in a staggered design for maximum productivity. The dual mirrored CMYK ink configuration virtually eliminates banding for consistent colour imaging when handling large graphic files. The new heads are also designed to fire high levels of ink for added density and rich, saturated colours. Roland's newest eco-solvent ink, ECO-SOL MAX 2™, dries quickly and delivers an expanded colour gamut for exceptional image quality.

The PRO4 XF-640 features a robust architecture with several new performance upgrades. Durable construction of its unique bearing rail and frame firmly support and stabilise the head assembly for highly precise ink droplet delivery. A total of 16 pinch rollers and a new grit roller system ensure flawless media feeding. Additionally, a redesigned media take-up system and heater maximise productivity by reducing the amount of time required for printing and drying graphics during high-speed, volume production.

Like the rest of the Roland printer range, the PRO4 XF-640 is easy to operate. A redesigned front-loading ink cartridge unit provides easy ink access while minimising the functional printer footprint. A latched maintenance cover protects the print head assembly and opens automatically at the touch of a button for easy cleaning. With the PRO4 XF-640, media loading levers are positioned in both the front and back for maximum convenience. Special media brackets support even the heaviest media rolls as they are loaded into place.

SOLJET PRO4 XF-640 Features:

• Built for high-speed production and outstanding image quality
  • New head control technology drives the industry's latest print heads, staggered to achieve print speeds up to 102 m2/hr.
  • Mirrored CMYK ink configuration ensures consistent imaging at top speeds
  • Roland Intelligent Pass Control® precisely controls dot placement between passes for exceptional images, virtually free of banding
• New ECO-SOL MAX 2™ ink produces rich, vibrant colours
  • Increased ink coverage allows for high-density printing, even in the fastest mode
  • Durable, scratch resistant and virtually odorless
  • Supports coated and uncoated media
  • Fast, consistent drying across prints for even colours and sharp images and text
  • Environmentally friendly with no nickel compounds
• Durable construction of rail and frame stabilises head movement for precise ink droplets
• New media take-up system for long, unattended production runs
  • Redesigned for exceptional results at high print speeds
  • New supply bar supports eliminate distortion
  • New dancer roller device stabilises media handling
• Redesigned heater supports quality high-speed printing with the take-up system
  • Ensures even drying across every inch of the graphic
• New AC servo motor supports extended production runs
• Easy operation ensures maximum productivity from the very first print
  • Front loading ink cartridges are easy to access
  • Media loading levers are located in both the front and back of the printer for maximum convenience
  • Automated, latched maintenance cover opens at the touch of a button for easy cleaning
• New version of Roland VersaWorks®
  • Features built-in PANTONE® spot colour libraries to streamline the conversion process from PANTONE® to CMYK colours
  • Includes a predictive ink calculator which estimates the amount of ink needed for each job
• Roland OnSupport enables unattended printing by sending text or email messages to a smart phone or remote computer when a print job is completed or ink is running low.

See the PRO4 XF-640 at PacPrint and Visual Impact Melbourne in May. Watch the feature video and find out more at www.rolanddg.com.au/xf. 

Sydney, Australia, February 12, 2013 - Leading wide-format print solution provider Roland DG Australia, have recently signed a sponsorship deal with the latest team in the V8 Supercar Championship, Erebus Motorsport. As part of the agreement, Roland DG will provide state-of-the-art print technology to power the graphic requirements of the Team over the next two years.

Erebus Motorsport changed the V8 Supercar landscape in September 2012 when it announced it would be joining forces with AMG Customer Sports and Stone Brothers Racing, to introduce a fourth manufacturer to the sport from 2013.

The livery of the three Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG V8 Supercars, along with the race transporter, pit areas and all other graphic requirements will be produced on the Roland PRO4 XR-640 Printer/Cutter, and CAMM-1 GX-640 vinyl cutter.

Erebus Motorsport V8 Commercial Manager Jeff Reibel is excited about the new arrangement. "The visual appeal of the cars and team is so important these days" said Reibel, "partnering with Roland DG gives us access to the highest quality digital printing technology, ensuring all eyes will be on Erebus Motorsport V8 when we hit the track."

Roland DG Managing Director Marc Margetts is also pleased with the new deal - "There is going to be a real buzz around Erebus Motorsport this year with the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG V8 Supercar" said Margetts. "We look forward to furthering our position as industry leader in the vehicle and durable graphics market through this deal."

Erebus Motorsport will be hosting an official launch event this week, where the world's first Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG V8 Supercars will be unveiled.

Erebus Motorsport

Founded in 2011, Erebus Motorsport has quickly become one of the most recognised Australian motorsport operations in the world. With the team's sole owner a female, Erebus Motorsport is unique in major league sports, particularly motorsport, and standing apart from the crowd is at the centre of the organisation's existence. Erebus Motorsport arrived on the world stage when it became the first AMG Customer Sports team outside Europe to take the SLS AMG GT3 to victory, then was awarded the 'Best Presented Car' award at the AMG Customer Sports Awards in Germany in 2011. Starting with one of the stunning 'Gullwings' in 2011, Erebus Motorsport expanded its operation in 2012 to finish second in the Bathurst 12 Hour and now has two SLS' in the Australian GT Championship, which it currently leads. The V8 Supercars program announced by Erebus Motorsport is just one part of its overall goal in 2013 and beyond.

New white and metallic inks drastically increase productivity and offer specialised colour applications for the recently released SOLJET PRO4 XR-640.

Sydney, Australia, November 28, 2012 ― Roland DG Corporation, the leading worldwide provider of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters for professional durable graphics, today announced to start shipping the newly-developed ECO-SOL MAX 2™ white and metallic silver inks for SOLJET PRO4 XR-640, the industry’s most advanced eco-solvent printer/cutter to date. This will enable use for a wide range of applications, including window graphics, vehicles graphics, large posters, decals and labels with excellent added-value, fully utilising the potential of the XR-640.

“The XR-640, an eco-solvent inkjet printer cutter, was announced in September this year as our flagship model. With the newly available white and metallic silver inks, the XR-640 has achieved almost double the productivity of predecessor's in the same class,” said Conrad Birkett, Roland DG Business Development Manager. “In fact, the standard mode of the XR-640 can match the image quality and density of its predecessor's high quality mode. As a result, you can now print high quality large-scale items in a much shorter time frame.”

With drastically improved density, the newly developed ECO SOL MAX 2™ white ink, is particularly useful for the production of applications using transparent film or materials. For example, when producing decals to be applied to vehicles or bicycles, colours can be accurately matched by first printing a base layer with white ink, and then carrying out full-colour printing over the top. In addition, the pigments of the new metallic ink are more reflective for a much brighter result^. These new inks will now produce applications that have a much greater impact and enable users to add value to their offering.

Furthermore, the XR-640 has refined the automated ink circulation system, which prevents the pigment in white and metallic ink from settling. As well as maintaining stable output quality, waste of white and metallic inks required for maintenance has been cut by around 50% in comparison with predecessor’s model, contributing to significant reduction of running costs.

About the SOLJET PRO4 XR-640

The 64-inch XR-640, which won a Viscom best of 2012 award, combines accelerated print speeds with Roland's renowned integrated print/cut technology, an innovative new print head design, and new ECO-SOL MAX2 inks in nine colors: cyan, magenta, yellow and black (CMYK), plus light cyan (Lc), light magenta (Lm), white (Wh), metallic silver (Mt) and new light black (Lk). The XR-640 is designed for volume production while allowing the professionals in sign graphics market to express their creativity with high-end effects and finishes as well as to create the profitable new applications and markets.

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Roland Announces New VersaWorks® 4.8 RIP Software, Featuring a Built-In PANTONE® Library and Other Advanced Colour Management Tools - Free Upgrade for Existing Owners of Roland Inkjet Printers and Printer/Cutters

Sydney, Australia, November 28, 2012 – Roland DG has announced VersaWorks version 4.8, an update to their full featured easy-to-use RIP software package developed exclusively for the company’s wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters.

With the new version of VersaWorks®, Roland has added a total of six libraries from the PANTONE PLUS and PANTONE Goe™ product lines - valuable design and production tools perfect for high-end graphics or any applications where precise colour matching is vital. These new libraries allow users to automatically convert a specific PANTONE spot colour in the design file to a CMYK value that can be reproduced on a Roland inkjet device. This simplified workflow significantly reduces the amount of time required for colour matching and enables fast output of specific colours when working with properly profiled media.

Roland’s latest version of VersaWorks® also features a new spot colour replacement feature which allows users to replace a defined spot colour in the design file with another from any VersaWorks® library, all without reopening the source file. With VersaWorks®, users have access to 16 spot colour libraries, including the new PANTONE libraries and the Roland Color System, Roland’s own spot colour matching solution featuring more than 1,500 traditional and metallic hues. Users can also replace the spot colours in their designs with white and clear ink options supported by several Roland inkjets.

“As a leader in the wide-format printing industry, Roland provides versatile production tools for some of the world’s most creative businesses,” said Andrew Hatkoff, vice president of technology licensing and business development. “We are pleased to partner with Roland to bring all the advantages of PANTONE spot colour matching to these businesses. As the standard for the design and graphics industry, PANTONE provides end users with complete creative flexibility, precision colour matching and enhanced imaging across the applications driving their businesses.”

“With Version 4.8, we have enhanced VersaWorks with new breakthrough colour management features,” said Kevin Shigenoya, Roland DG Global sales executive officer for Roland DG Corp. “We are proud to offer our first built-in PANTONE libraries, making spot colour matching even easier and more accurate. As our own bundled RIP software, VersaWorks® brings this innovative new capability – and many other advanced VersaWorks® features – directly to our customers, free of charge, in an easy-to-use, fully integrated solution.”

The top choice of durable graphics professionals worldwide, Roland inkjet printers and printer/cutters are ideal production tools for signs, banners, vehicle wraps, custom apparel, packaging prototypes, labels, decals and POP displays. Based on the latest Adobe CPSI 3019 engine, VersaWorks® 4.8 RIP software works seamlessly with all Roland inkjets and is compatible with Windows 7, Vista and XP operating systems. VersaWorks® supports a total of 13 languages including English, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish and also now includes Russian, Turkish and Arabic with version 4.8.

In addition to shipping with all new models, VersaWorks® 4.8 is available to existing Roland inkjet customers free of charge through an Internet connection using the Roland@NET service.

Other valuable VersaWorks® features include a range of print options that allow users to meet the demands of each job. Users can choose from high-speed mode for production banner printing, the MAX Impact preset for vivid outdoor graphics and Artistic mode for exceptional indoor graphics. VersaWorks® also features variable data printing, supports up to four Roland devices simultaneously, and offers support for Roland’s GX series cutters. Embedded ICC profile support, ink level adjustment tools, soft proofing capabilities, and advanced cropping, tiling and nesting options are available as well. For flawless unattended printing, a predictive ink calculator allows users to estimate the amount of ink needed for each job.

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Proud Roland users Prints Alive and Mercury Creative, take out several awards at the recent NSW and SA 2012 PICA events.

Sydney, Australia, November 15, 2012 - Leading wide format manufacturer Roland DG Australia is proud to announce a number of awards won by Roland Users at the 2012 PICA (Printing Industries Craftsmanship Awards) events.

The Printing Industries Craftsmanship Awards, known as PICA, celebrate excellence in the print, packaging, and visual communication industry, and recognise the special efforts of printers by awarding their best work. Gold award winners go on to the annual National Print Awards.

Prints Alive from South Australia, were rewarded with a Gold in Wide Format Printing, for an impressive pull up banner produced on their Roland VersaCAMM VS-640 printer cutter.

One thing that sets Prints Alive apart from its competitors is that it custom profiles all medias. "We pride ourselves on exacting colour - it is an ethic that our customers appreciate," Managing Director, Warren Darker commented. "When the time came for our small two-person business to expand its offering into outdoor signage, the Roland VS-640 was the pick of printers.''

After carefully profiling the HVG media the Roland VS-640 was able to produce an accurate and impressive result for the winning banner. "There were a lot of grey tones within the image around the metallic parts of the car, as well as a background which needed to be free of colour casts and show off the beautiful sharpness and contrast of the image,'' said Warren.

Warren continued, "We were so pleased with the result, so we entered the banner into the PICA awards for South Australia and came up trumps!"

Another winner, this time at the NSW PICA event, was Mercury Creative, an independent, integrated print and design company located in Pymble, NSW. Mercury Creative took out a number of awards on the night including Gold and Silver in the Wide Format category, and Bronze in both the Multiple Piece category and Small Business category.

"For a small business we had huge success," said Sam Lane, Print Director at Mercury Creative. "Obviously a large part of this is due to the machinery used to print our winning entries."

Both Gold and Silver awards were printed on their Roland XJ-640 wide format printer and the Bronze awards utilised a number of Roland devices including their new VS-640 printer cutter.

"In short, we wanted to thank Roland DG for providing such awesome machines," said Sam.

Roland DG Sales Director John Wall, commended the winners, "Congratulations to Prints Alive, Mercury Creative and all other PICA winners. It is great to see the industry rewarding high quality work and we are proud to see that Roland devices are enabling users to achieve outstanding results."

Prints Alive and Mercury Creative will now go on to the National Print Awards to be held in 2013.

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Efficiency Update for the VersaUV LEF-12 Desktop UV-LED Printer

Roland DG announce an update for the VersaUV LEF-12 making it even easier to use with vastly improved workflows and efficiencies.

Sydney, Australia, October 15, 2012 - Roland DG Corporation, a worldwide leader in wide-format UV-LED inkjet technologies, has announced an update of the VersaUV LEF-12 UV-LED inkjet printer with the addition of several functions to vastly improve workflows to achieve greater efficiency.

The VersaUV LEF-12 flatbed UV-LED inkjet printer allows users to directly print a wide variety of solid materials on demand. Since its launch in June 2011, the LEF-12 has come to be widely used around the world, particularly for personalisation of gifts and goods with printed photos and original designs applied to smart phone cases, promotional items and more. The machine has also been praised as a business tool promoting access to new business as users can produce value-added results on demand.

Roland DG has now released three functional enhancements to the VersaUV LEF-12 in order to enable improve efficiency and greater productivity:

• Setup Procedure - the procedure before printing has been drastically simplified for functions such as height settings, making setup possible in as little as a quarter of the time, enabling reduction of total work time.
• Consecutive Output - A new function has been adopted to enable consecutive output of printing jobs. When multi-layer printing is required, such as applying gloss finishes after white printing, this can also be performed automatically and efficiently.
• Print Head Movement - By limiting print head movement to the printing area, printing work can now be carried out with greater efficiency. This makes it possible to print in a shorter time, especially when printing small areas.

Download the PDF overview of the upgrades: LEF-12 Firmware Ver.1.80 Introduction

Roland DG are providing a free upgrade for current users of the VersaUV LEF-12. To download the free upgrade, please click here to visit the support page on the Roland website, or contact Roland DG for more information.

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Roland DG Introduces Larger, Faster SOLJET PRO4 Printer/Cutter, Featuring Advanced Eight-Channel Dual Print Heads and New ECO-SOL MAX 2™ Inks

64-Inch SOLJET PRO4 XR-640 Combines High-Speed Performance, Exceptional Image Quality, Integrated Contour Cutting and Specialty Inks, Including New Light Black  

Sydney, Australia, September 12, 2012 - Roland DG Corp., the leading worldwide provider of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters for professional durable graphics, today announced the release of the SOLJET PRO4 XR-640, the industry's most advanced printer/cutter to date.

At 64 inches wide (1625mm), the SOLJET PRO4 XR-640 combines accelerated print speeds with Roland's renowned integrated print/cut technology, an innovative new dual print head design, both seven- and eight-colour configurations, and new ECO-SOL MAX2™ inkset with nine colours: cyan, magenta, yellow, black (CMYK), plus light cyan (Lc), light magenta (Lm), white (Wh), metallic silver (Mt) and a new light black (Lk).

"As the industry's most powerful and versatile printer/cutter, the XR-640 is designed for volume production while allowing professionals to express their creativity with high-end effects and finishes," said John Wall, Sales Director, Roland DG Australia. "The XR-640's new high-density inks include white, metallic silver and new light black, providing an expanded colour palette that opens up a range of profitable new applications and markets."

The XR-640 is purpose built for production printing with a dual inline print head configuration that yields outstanding image quality at speeds up to 49.1 m2/h. The XR-640 fires droplets of seven different sizes for exceptionally smooth gradations and flawless solid colours. The integrated contour cutting produces graphics of any shape in one seamless workflow and also offers perforations or creasing. Backed by a comprehensive five year "Heads 'n All" warranty and a range of premium after sales solutions through Roland DG Care, the XR-640 is the complete print solution.

The PRO4 XR-640 features ECO-SOL MAX2™, a new generation of Roland's award-winning eco-solvent ink, in four configurations: CMYKLcLmWhMt, CMYKLcLmLkWh, CMYKLcLmLkMt and CMYKLcLmLk. The nickel free ECO-SOL MAX2™ dries fast and offers outstanding long-term outdoor durability, scratch and chemical resistance, broad media support and a wide gamut. Fully optimised for the XR-640's new print head design, ECO-SOL MAX2™ is ideal for popular applications, including banners, signage, POP, posters, decals, labels, vehicle graphics, interior and architectural decoration, soft signage, backlit displays, package prototypes and photographic reproductions.

ECO-SOL MAX2™ adds value and impact to graphics with three specialty inks. New light black ink ensures a neutral gray for smooth gray scale gradations, natural skin tones and precise photographic images. An improved and reformulated white ink offers even greater opacity for exceptionally bright white text, graphics and floods. Metallic silver, also improved for brighter colour, can be printed as a pure spot colour or combined with CMYK to create hundreds of shimmering metallic colours and effects.

"We are very excited about the release of this sixth generation Roland print solution" said Mr. Wall. "The PRO4 provides exceptional value to any print business looking for a serious workhorse that can deliver virtually any application.

To celebrate the launch of the new Roland SOLJET PRO4 XR-640, Roland DG Australia is giving away a Ford XR6 Ute or Sedan to one lucky XR-640 owner^. Anyone can go into the draw to win by simply purchasing a Roland XR-640 between 12 September, 2012 and the close of PacPrint next year (Friday 7 June, 2013).

SOLJET PRO4 XR-640 Features:

• The industry's most advanced print head technology for stable production, outstanding image quality and high productivity
• Innovative new dual print head design fires droplets of seven different sizes, with settings that can be adjusted for specific media and print resolutions.
• Ink configurations are mirrored through seven colours to ensure consistent imaging throughout bi-directional printing.
• Real production speeds of 21.6m2/h and greater for both banner and vinyl media in high-speed print modes.
• Roland Intelligent Pass Control® precisely controls dot placement between passes for high quality images that are virtually free of banding.
• Roland Ink Recirculation System (ICS) to reduce maintenance costs of specialist inks dramatically and maintain a low Total Cost of Ownership.
• New ECO-SOL MAX 2™ ink
• Highly durable, scratch resistant and virtually odorless
• Support for a wide range of coated and uncoated media
• Fast, consistent drying across images for even colours and sharp images and text
• Environmentally friendly with no nickel compounds
• The latest print control technology
  • Maximises the performance of new dual print heads and ECO-SOL MAX 2™ ink
  • Delivers high-density coverage for vibrant, expressive colours - even at high speeds
• New ECO-SOL MAX 2™ light black(Lk) ink
• Achieves accurate gray colour reproduction and seamless gradations
• Enhances the quality of subtle colours and skin tones which contain neutral colours
• New white and metallic silver inks*
• Higher-density White ECO-SOL MAX 2™ ink expedites production while delivering brighter, more opaque white text and graphics
• Metallic Silver ECO-SOL MAX 2™ pigments are more reflective for maximum brightness
• Roland Print & Cut technology for versatility
• Prints and automatically contour cuts graphics to any shape, including support for perforated cutting and creasing.
• Ideal for custom applications such as POP, floor signage, stickers, vehicle decals or apparel heat transfers
• New version of Roland VersaWorks® Server Edition RIP
• Features built-in PANTONE® + solid coated/uncoated and PANTONE® Goe™ coated/uncoated colour libraries to streamline the conversion process from PANTONE® to CMYK colours *
• Predictive ink calculator estimates the amount of ink needed for each job for flawless unattended printing
• Spot colour replacement feature
• Roland OnSupport sends you a text or email message when a print job is completed or ink is running low and other supporting features.
• Environmental Credentials
• Conforms to Roland DG's ECO range of recycling standards
• Energy Star power certification
• Nickel free ECO-SOL MAX 2™ inks
• Ink recycling programme for the new ECO-SOL MAX 2™ ink  

Visit www.rolanddg.com.au/pro4 for more information.

 
^ Terms & conditions apply. Visit the website for more information. ACT TP 12/03020; NSW Permit Number LTPS/12/0661; SA T12/1512; VIC Permit No. 12/2050.
 
* Features scheduled for release in November 2012.
   
 
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