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TR2 Ink Conversion Together With VG/SG Upgrade Provide Stunning Print Expression, Increased Reliability, Improved Usability and Cost Savings.

 

TR ink for TrueVIS VG and SG Series will be discontinued by February 2021* due to its replacement by new and improved TR2 ink. Roland DG encourages VG/SG owners to switch as soon as possible to new TR2 ink to obtain a host of advantages and new features.

 

Latest generation TrueVIS ink

Latest version VersaWorks 6 RIP
Firmware upgrades
New hardware option
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Here are just 9 of the dozens of reasons
why you should convert your VG or SG today

 

Infographic showing workflow to print, finish and install in 6 hours with Roland TrueVIS VG Series

1

PRINT, FINISH AND INSTALL GRAPHICS THE SAME DAY

Satisfy your customers’ demands for fast turnaround times without compromising on quality – with new TrueVIS TR2 ink, prints are ready to laminate and then immediately finish in just 6 hours1 for true same-day installation.

Infographic showing workflow to print, finish and install in 6 hours with Roland TrueVIS VG Series

2

PRINT WITH EXTRA CONFIDENCE WITH NEW CERTIFICATIONS FROM INDUSTRY-LEADING MEDIA MANUFACTURERS3

 

The VG with new TR2 ink is certified for long-lasting results by the 3M™ MCS™ Warranty, providing your customers with assurance of the quality and reliability of their graphics.

*SG with new TR2 ink is not certified for the 3M MCS Warranty.

 

 

 

The VG and SG with new TR2 ink is also certified by the Avery Dennison™ ICS™ Performance Guarantee which provides protection for up to 4 years for outdoor durability and up to 7 years for indoor durability.

True Rich Color - Gamut chart
True Rich Color - Gamut chart

3

PRODUCE EVEN MORE STUNNING QUALITY, COLOUR-ACCURATE PRINTS

A new “True Rich Color” preset takes full advantage of the VG and SG's great colour reproduction capability and the wide colour gamut provided by new TR2 ink2. Deliver vivid, punchy output whilst maintaining neutral greys, smooth gradations and natural skin tones – there’s no need to compromise between colour vibrancy and colour accuracy.

True Rich Color  

4

TR2 SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES INK CONSUMPTION

Newly developed ink delivery technology significantly reduces the amount of ink used during maintenance.

Vehicle wrap printed and cut with Roland TrueVIS VG Series

5

PRODUCE THE MOST DEMANDING APPLICATIONS WITH HIGH-PERFORMANCE INK

New TrueVIS TR2 ink offers outstanding performance for a huge range of outdoor and indoor graphics, including demanding applications where stretch, adhesion and rub resistance are crucial. Ideal for vehicle wrapping, TR2 ink offers up to 200% stretch3 and delivers unmatched washability for long-lasting results on customised apparel.

 
Sticker printed with Roland TrueVIS VG being peeled from vinyl

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BENEFIT FROM ENHANCED PRINT AND CUT FUNCTIONALITY AND A SUPER-STREAMLINED WORKFLOW

With the free conversion, you’ll benefit from a host of intelligent and intuitive new features on your VG or SG which optimise print & cut accuracy and speed up your production:

New Crop Mark Option

For more stable cutting performance when cutting laminated printed media.

 

Crop mark by row

Crop mark by image

 

infographic showing new PerfCut mode
infographic showing new PerfCut mode
New PerfCut Mode

Print, cut and die-cut in one seamless operation with PerfCut borders now created directly in the RIP.

infographic showing new overcut function
infographic showing new overcut function
Over Cut Function

Cuts an extra 1 mm at the start and end of each line for sharp corners and easier weeding when cutting thicker media.

print and cut stickers on a TrueVIS VG wide format device
print and cut stickers on a TrueVIS VG wide format device
Cut & Print Function

Cut first and then print to reduce edge curls on thin media, such as heat transfer films.

close up of Roland Mobile Panel 2 function on a smartphone

7

KEEP TRACK OF PRODUCTION WHEN YOU’RE ON THE MOVE WITH ADVANCED ROLAND DG MOBILE PANEL 2

Perform more functions from your smartphone or tablet than ever before – including test printing and cleaning. Plus, new push notifications with the Mobile Panel 2 alert you when a print job or cleaning is completed. With enhanced Bluetooth connectivity, Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 is available at App Store and Google Play4.

 
VersaWorks 6 shown on laptop next to TrueVIS VG printer/cutter

8

ULTIMATE USER-FRIENDLY OPERATION

The latest generation of TrueVIS innovation is built on 35 years of manufacturing expertise, refined with input from thousands of experience users like you. Many sequences, such as the workflow of manual cleaning and sheet cut sequence have been streamlined for efficiency, to reduce user input and save valuable time. Plus, to keep you up and running in the unlikely event of a printhead issue, the new Nozzle Mask function allows you to continue printing using a selectable portion of the printheads.

close up of controls on TU4 optional take-up device

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COMPATIBLE WITH NEW OPTIONAL MEDIA TAKE-UP SYSTEM

After the conversion, your VG or SG will be compatible with a new optional media take-up unit (TU4) which supports two modes for improved take-up accuracy for various types of media. It also supports a smart new mode of taking up while giving some slack to the media, avoiding distortion and achieving stable take-up operation.

1 Tests performed by Avery Dennison™ on MPI Range digital media. When using this media, prints produced with TR2 ink can be laminated after a 6-hour period when rolls or images are properly ventilated and loosely wound. For more detail see: https://www.graphics.averydennison.com/en/home/services/warranty.html. Regional differences may occur. Please check with your local agent. 
2 VG and SG does not support TR2 Orange ink. TR2 White ink is available in 250 ml.
3 Dependent on media and application.
4 Supports 6 languages (Japanese, English, Italian, German, Spanish, French).