ROLAND DG RELEASES TOP OF LINE PRINTER
Roland DG has launched the TrueVis XP-640, a new 64” eco-solvent inkjet printer, which it describes as a Top-of-the-Line printer for quality and productivity.
The newly designed dual staggered print heads eject finer ink droplets at higher density and speed. The new high-speed data control technology maximises the performance of the print heads while achieving what Roland DG describes as “beautiful, high-definition” image quality. Productivity is 15.2sqm an hour in standard mode for eight-colour PVC, and 22.5sqm an hour in standard mode for four-colour PVC.
“The TrueVIS is our flagship brand for large-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, which have won worldwide acclaim from sign and graphics professionals for their ability to produce outstanding graphics with the extraordinary power to excite hearts and minds,” said Ryugo Nimura, president, Global Sales and Marketing Division. “The XP-640 is the latest model in this series, and we have further refined its print quality and achieved top-class productivity through the addition of several innovations, including a new print head, upgraded control technology, and improved ink.”
In addition to CMYK, orange and green, the new eco-solvent TH ink features “vibrant” new red ink to achieve what Roland DG says is the “highest accuracy” with red and orange expression, which it says are the most crucial and frequently used colours in sign graphics. IOT says the wider colour gamut also enables accurate reproduction of corporate colours, and says the ink price per millilitre is lower than that of conventional ink, and ink usage is reduced through improved profiling to maximise profitability for high-volume production.
The XP-640 has an “easy-to-use” 7-inch colour LCD touch panel, a media setup function that automatically performs accurate media gap and compensation adjustment, a media take-up for less media skewing to ensure stable production, and a perforated sheet cutter for quick and efficient post-processing work.
To minimise downtime, operators can now easily replace caps, wipers, wiper cleaners, and other parts around the print heads, which were previously done by service technicians. Roland DG Connect, a cloud-based service provides backup for output operations with a full array of functions, including more accurate support in the event of errors, operational visibility, easy profit calculation, and smooth downloading of profiles.
Nimura said, “Since launching our first large format inkjet printers in 1997, we have continued to offer the most advanced, industry-leading solutions to the market. In recent years, sign and graphic production has been diversifying expression through UV and resin inks. However, customer expectations and demand for eco-solvent ink, with its eye-catching vividness and superior weather resistance, remain strong, and it is still the mainstay today.
“The TrueVIS XP-640, developed based on the technology and know-how we have cultivated over many years, is a product that has further evolved in all aspects, including image quality, productivity, operation efficiency, and lower price. It is a robust product that will empower professionals in sign and graphic production, especially those who have clients with large output volumes and demanding deadlines. We will continue to develop and provide attractive solutions to contribute to our customers' creativity and business expansion.”