Latest Lineup of TrueVIS Printers Unveiled Worldwide

01/27/2023　Digital Printing

Six new models of the TrueVIS series of large-format inkjet printers made their debut at pre-launch events around the world.

Roland DG’s flagship TrueVIS series expanded to 10 models

The TrueVIS series of our flagship large-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters has won worldwide acclaim from graphic production professionals for its ability to produce durable graphics with the extraordinary power to excite hearts and minds. We have now launched six new models: the AP-640 resin printer compatible with enhanced environmentally and people-friendly inks; the LG-640/540/300 high-productivity UV printer/cutters; and the MG-640/300 multi-functionality UV printer/cutters at an entry-level price. Together with the eco-solvent VG3/SG3 series printer/cutters launched in 2022, the lineup has been expanded to a total of 10 inkjet devices.
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Event starts in Tokyo Creative Center

The pre-launch event started on January 16, 2023, beginning at Roland DG’s Tokyo Creative Center. About 40 companies, mainly from the press, attended the event. The world premiere of the new product drew great interest and anticipation.

Watch a digest video of the event here. (updated on January 31, 2023)

The company’s first resin printer AP-640 unveiled

Printing samples drew enthusiastic attention. Staff members wearing clothing in the image colors of each product answered visitors’ questions.

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  President Tanabe spoke about the concept of the TrueVIS series and his thoughts on the new models.

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  Presentation of the AP-640 resin printer. The product producer introduced the product as "Roland DG’s unique product with a good balance of image quality, speed, and usability.”

The stage is set for the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona

Following Tokyo, the TrueVIS Range Premiere event was held in Barcelona, Spain on January 19. About 40 journalists and 180 dealers from European countries attended the event.
The Circuit de Catalunya, the venue of the event, is known worldwide as the site of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. It was selected because it is only 16 km from the office of Roland Digital Group Iberia, our largest sales subsidiary in Europe, and is one of the home bases of the BWT Alpine F1® Team, a TrueVIS user who spoke at the event.

Watch a digest video of the event here.

The Circuit de Catalunya under clear skies

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  Inkjet-printed welcome banner

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  Visitor ID cards printed on-demand with a UV printer

The entire lineup of resin, UV, and low-solvent printers was on display, and presentations and demonstrations of the new products were given.

The AP-640 resin printer(foreground), UV printers, eco-solvent printers, and a wide range of applications were showcased at the event.

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  Demonstration of the LG-640 high productivity UV printer/cutter

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  The MG-640 multi-functionality UV printer/cutter at an entry-level price.

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  Resin-printing sample with vivid colors

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  By overlaying UV inks, this sample looks monochrome at first but becomes full color when illuminated from the back.

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  The demonstration of an environmentally-friendly resin printer attracted a lot of attention.

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  President Tanabe and other panelists appeared on stage.

Other events were also held at the venue to enable visitors to experience the stunning results that the TrueVIS series can achieve.
Bob Bell (pictured below), team chief technical officer from the BWT Alpine F1® Team, which has been using the TrueVIS series for printing graphics on its cars for many years, was invited to talk about the development of the cars and our partnership, which has continued since 2014. Joe McNamara, head of paint & graphics, also spoke remotely.

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  Performance team talk by Bob Bell of BWT Alpine F1® Team

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  This intricate part would take more than 10 hours to paint by hand, but with inkjet printing, it can be done in 2 hours.

At the venue, there was also a live Alpine F1 vehicle wrapping. Team logos and various sponsor logos being applied.

Also on display were personalized skateboards with an original design by female pro skaters as another example of the use of the TrueVIS series printers. The designs were printed with the eco-solvent VG3-640 printer and then wrapped onto skateboards at Roland DG’s Creative Center in Barcelona. The skateboarders who collaborated on the design also gave a live performance at the venue.

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  The skateboards produced in collaboration with pro skaters

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  Live performance by pro skater Louisa Menke

Events are scheduled to be held in other regions, including North America, to showcase the latest TrueVIS series. We hope that this will be an opportunity for many people to imagine what they would like to achieve with our diverse inkjet printing technologies.