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Roland Introduces ECO-UV S Ink for
UV-LED Inkjet VersaUV Series




New Flexible UV Ink Stretches Up to 220 Percent for Outstanding Results on PET Bottles and Other Curved Packaging Materials

Hamamatsu, Japan, May 24, 2011— Roland DG Corporation, a worldwide leader in wide-format UV-LED inkjet technologies, today introduced ECO-UV S, a next generation of the company's ECO-UV ink that is formulated to deliver exceptional elasticity and flexibility for graphics produced using Roland's VersaUV line of inkjet printers. Offered in Cyan, Magenta, Black, Yellow and White, ECO-UV S is developed specifically for use with four of Roland's VersaUV UV-LED inkjet printers, including the 64-inch LEJ-640 printer, 54-inch LEC-540 printer/cutter, and both the 30-inch LEC-330 and LEC-300A printer/cutters.

"With ECO-UV S ink, users can create realistic packaging prototypes using shrink films or other packaging materials, enabling them to explore a wide range of design options," said Tetsurnori Niyama, Roland DG color product manager. "ECO-UV S prints can be extended up to 220 percent, allowing users to stretch graphics to fit even the most difficult uneven shapes, indentations, corners and curved surfaces."

Greater elasticity allows ECO-UV S prints to mold perfectly to the contours of PET bottles and plastic cups, and ensures flawless results on vacuum-formed plastic that is commonly used for items ranging from food service trays to auto parts packaging and consumer electronics cases. Users can also create three-dimensional wide-format graphics, including POP displays, signage and interior décor items.


ECO-UV S Ink Applications:

(From left to right: Realistic package labels for PET bottles; colorful serving tray prototypes made from vacuum-formed plastic)


ECO-UV S Ink Features:
• Next generation UV curable ink for Roland VersaUV UV-LED inkjets
  - Greater elasticity allows printed images to be extended up to 220 percent
  - Retains flawless image quality across uneven shapes, indentations, corners and curved surfaces
  - Available for use with the LEJ-640, LEC-540, LEC-330, LEC-300A and LEC-300 VersaUV models
• Prints on a wide variety of shrink films and plastics made from PET, OPS, ABS, PMMA, polycarbonate and more *1
• Ideal for prototyping shrink labels for PET bottles
• Prints on vacuum-formed plastic
• Offered in five colors: CMYK and high-density White *2
• Available only in the CMYK+White+White ink configuration *2


VersaUV Wide-Format Inkjet Line

The VersaUV was introduced in 2008 as the world's first UV-LED inkjet printer/cutter line and has since been recognized with prestigious DPI, EDP and Label Industry Global awards for outstanding innovation. Low-heat UV-LED lamps cure UV ink instantly across a wide range of materials with exceptional results. VersaUV LEC series printer/cutters print, crease, perf-cut and simulate embossing on flexible and semi-rigid media up to 1 mm (0.04") thick*1 for custom graphics, packaging prototypes, control panels and short-run labels. The 64-inch LEJ-640 hybrid printer prints and simulates embossing on both flexible roll media and rigid substrates up to 13 mm (.51") *1 for high-impact wide-format signage, displays and window graphics as well as packaging prototypes, POP and interior décor items.


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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*1 For best results, test print graphics on each substrate before production.
*2 VersaUV users currently using the standard "ECO-UV ink" can upgrade to new "ECO-UV S ink."
*3 The number of installed units as of December 31, 2010.