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Roland's First Hybrid UV-LED Inkjet Printer

Roland Expands VersaUV Line with New 64-Inch Model

Hamamatsu, Japan, April 26, 2011— Roland DG Corporation., a worldwide leader in wide-format UV-LED inkjet technologies, today introduced the new 64-inch (1625mm) LEJ-640 UV-LED inkjet printer. The newest addition to Roland's award-winning VersaUV line, the LEJ-640 prints CMYK, White and Clear Gloss inks on a wide variety of flexible roll media and rigid substrates up to 13mm (.51") thick. Versatile by design, the LEJ-640 enables professionals to explore exciting new options for applications ranging from wide-format signage, displays and window graphics to POP, packaging prototypes and interior décor items.

"The LEJ-640 prints directly onto lightweight board and cardboard up to 13mm (.51") thick, widely used for decorated trade show and store displays," said Tetsunori Niyama, Roland DG product manager. "As a hybrid printer, it also supports flexible roll media such as window film. Innovative UV-LED lamps cure UV inks instantly, allowing users to finish graphics immediately without the delays associated with drying time."

The LEJ-640 is equipped with a host of advanced features that together streamline the production workflow, including a media-securing mechanism that holds flat substrates in place. This mechanism ensures that the substrate's form and surface finish remain intact, and supports even the thickest packaging materials*1. At 64 inches wide, the LEJ-640 allows users to quickly and easily create a wide variety of packaging prototypes - from folding cartons for cosmetics, medicine, electronic devices and software to flexible packaging such as for food and candy, with realistic details and finishes including custom varnishing and embossing effects.

*1 Media support is dependent on its weight and surface. Test printing is recommended before final production


LEJ-640 Applications:

(From left to right: add a gloss finish to cosmetic POP displays to create a luxurious luster; choose from a wide variety of board stock for exhibits and décor; create realistic packaging prototypes using corrugated board and other rigid materials.)
Roland VersaUV LEJ-640 Features:
• 64-inch hybrid UV-LED inkjet printer
• Prints on a wide variety of rigid substrates and flexible roll media up to 13 mm (.51") thick and 1,625mm (64 inches) wide
• Produces highly customized graphics, including indoor signage, interior décor items, trade show displays, POP, large-format window graphics and small lot packaging prototypes
• Features ECO-UV inks in CMYK, high-density White and Clear Gloss for exceptional print quality
  - Layers of Clear Gloss ink create both gloss and matte finishes including 72 ready-to-apply geometric patterns from the Roland Texture Library in VersaWorks®
  - High density White ink prints crisp, bright text and graphics on a range of colored and transparent media
• High-quality artistic print mode (1440 x 1440 dpi) rivals screen, gravure and offset print quality for applications that require sharp, detailed graphics and text
• Powerful, easy-to-use Roland VersaWorks® RIP software offers precision color management
• Energy efficient UV-LED lamps are cool to the touch for a safe printing environment
• Easy setup and maintenance
  - Automated white ink circulation system prevents pigment from settling, minimizes waste and ensures continuous uninterrupted printing
  - Roland OnSupport allows remote online production tracking
• Available in three ink configurations*2
  - CMYK+White+Gloss - Standard ink configuration supporting the widest variety of applications
  - CMYK+White+White - High-opacity white ink configuration enables printing on transparent films for soft package prototyping
  - CMYK+Gloss+Gloss - Generates thick gloss effects such as embossing


Roland DG Corporation

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Roland DG Corporation is a leading worldwide manufacturer of inkjet devices, milling and engraving machines, vinyl cutters, 3D scanners, a jewelry wax model maker and photo impact printers. Roland pioneered the development of Print&Cut technology and today is the number one brand of Print&Cut devices with more than 85,000 sold worldwide.*3 In addition, the company markets software and other components that provide professionals with complete solutions. Roland DG's "Digital Value Engineering" (DVE) employs the latest digital technology to improve the company's business workflow processes. Integral to DVE, Roland DG has replaced its conventional production lines with a digitally-controlled system entitled Digital Yatai. Roland's Digital Yatai production technology features guided on-screen instructions and other automated systems that enable individuals to produce Roland inkjet printers and other products in an unassisted manner while preventing human errors. Roland DG is ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 9001:2008 certified. The company strives to preserve environmental protection while maintaining the highest quality standards.

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*2 Ink configuration (either CMYK+White+Gloss, CMYK+White+White, or CMYK+Gloss+Gloss) must be selected at the time of purchase.
*3 The number of installed units as of December 31, 2010.