Roland Announces SolJet Pro II V Printer Line

SOLJET PRO II V is the newest series of wide-format eco-solvent printers from Roland. The line includes the SC-545EX printer/cutter (54 in.) and the SJ-645EX (64 in.) and SJ-745EX (74 in.) printers, and is designed for applications such as signs, banners, billboards, large fine-art reproductions, P-O-P displays, and more.

All three printers use eco-solvent inks and will print on both coated and uncoated materials. The resultant graphics are scratch-, UV-, and water resistant for up to 3 years outdoor, Roland reports. Using variable droplet technology, graphic resolutions can reach 1440 x 1440 dpi.

Users can also choose the inksets: the SJ-645EX and SJ-745EX printers offer 4-color CCMMYK mode for printing vibrant colors at high speeds, or 6-color mode (CMYKcm) for printing photorealistic image with smooth gradations. The SC-545EX printer/cutter offers CMYKcm only.

The new SolJets can produce print speeds up to 340 sq ft/hr at 360 x 360 dpi (for the SJ models in CCMMYK print mode) and 315 sq ft/hr at 450 x 360 dpi (for the SC printer/cutter). The machines also feature a media counter and new print modes, including Artistic Mode for precision printing at 1440 x 1440-dpi.

All V-series printers come standard with Roland's new VersaWorks software RIP. The RIP includes advanced color management tools, many layout/edit/print functions, the ability to preview jobs on screen, and two job queues for handling different print conditions.

Price: SC-545EX printer/cutter and SJ-645EX printer–$29,995; SJ-745EX printer–$32,995.

In addition, the company has introduced its new VersaCamm SP-300V, a faster version of the company's 30-in. VersaCamm 4-color, eco-solvent inkjet printer/cutter. New SP-300V features include: the aforementioned VersaWorks RIP software as well as a new media counter, allowing users to accurately track their media usage.

The SP-300V can prints on uncoated PVC media as well as a range of coated substrates–from paper and canvas to backlit film. It can perform as a stand-alone vinyl cutter for added versatility. The SP-300V is priced at $14,995.(Roland DGA: www.rolanddga.com)