Roland Adds LEC-300A to Its Award-Winning VersaUV LED Inkjet Series

Hamamatsu, Japan, February 24, 2010 – Roland DG Corporation, the pioneer of integrated Print&Cut technology, today introduced the 30” wide LEC-300A, a new addition to its VersaUV inkjet series. Equipped with Roland ECO-UV inks, the LEC-300A prints CMYK+White+Gloss all in one device for luxurious, customized graphics with unique special effects and glossy and matte finishes. The LEC-300A is ideal for producing value-added prototypes such as packaging, control panels, labels and decals.

“To give businesses a competitive edge, the new LEC-300A offers all the robust features of Roland’s innovative VersaUV inkjet technology at a very attractive price point,” said T. Niyama Roland DG color product manager. “The LEC-300A allows businesses to quickly and easily produce realistic prototypes that are nearly identical to the final printed piece.”

The new LEC-300A accepts a wide variety of media including paper, film, leather, card stock, plastic, polycarbonate and other rigid substrates (except metals) up to 1 mm (0.04") thick. 50 ready-to-use textures are available, adding three-dimensional luxury and distinction quickly to designs. The LEC-300A includes innovative Roland Intelligent Pass Control® technology that delivers smooth gradations and flawless solid fills in every print mode. High-opacity ECO-UV White ink is ideal for transparent media allowing you to print brilliant colors on dark and transparent substrates.

In addition, the LEC-300A lowers white-ink running costs by 70%*¹ with the Automatic White Ink Circulation System that prevents the pigment from settling, minimizes ink waste and ensures continuous printing without interruptions.

VersaUV LEC-300A Features:

‐ Attractively-priced 30" LED-UV inkjet printer/cutter prints in 6 colors (CMYK, White and Gloss inks)
‐ Produces special effects such as multi-layered printing, gloss and matte finishes, and high-density white ink printing
‐ 50 ready-to-use textures instantly add three-dimensional luxury and distinction to designs
‐ Supports a wide range of prototyping applications including packaging, control panels, labels, decals and custom graphics
‐ Prints on a wide variety of media including paper, film, leather, card stock, plastic, polycarbonate and other rigid substrates (except metals) up to 1 mm (0.04”) thick*²
‐ 1440 dpi maximum print resolution
‐ Roland Intelligent Pass Control® technology achieves smooth gradations and flawless solid colors
‐ Prints and digitally die cuts graphics in virtually any shape automatically through one seamless workflow
‐ No plates or films required to produce graphics
‐ Includes powerful, easy-to-use Roland VersaWorks® RIP software for precision color management
‐ Operates on demand, without pre-heating or cooling down between uses
‐ Easy setup and maintenance
‐ Automatic White Ink Circulation System prevents the pigment from settling, minimizes ink waste and ensures continuous printing without interruptions
‐ Energy efficient – Energy Star certified
‐ Meets the standards for Roland's Eco-Label system for environmental compliance

Easy-to-use Professional Color Management RIP Software Included

VersaUV LEC inkjets include VersaWorks, the latest version of Roland's color management RIP software. With VersaWorks RIP software, anyone can achieve professional print quality without advanced skills or previous experience. VersaWorks includes 50 pre-registered patterns in a texture library that are ready to apply to your designs. VersaWorks also features the Roland Color System which accurately reproduces spot colors from Roland Color charts and swatch books. To monitor your time and costs, VersaWorks automatically estimates the ink usage and print time for each graphic you produce. VersaWorks is built on the genuine Adobe PostScript 3 engine for reliable quality and operation. The Roland@NET auto update service allows easy, automated access to updated VersaWorks versions and profiles. VersaWorks supports Windows 7*³, Vista® and 2000/XP.

*1 The test conducted by Roland DG compared with previous model.
*2 For best results, professionals should test print LEC-300A graphics on each substrate before production.
*3 Windows® 7 Professional/Ultimate (32-bit)

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