Hamamatsu, Japan, February 5, 2009.— Roland DG Corporation, a leading worldwide provider of professional inkjet printers and printer/cutters, today announced the 2009 Free Value-Up Campaign for existing customers of the company's VersaCAMM VP series printer/cutters and grand-format AdvancedJET AJ series printers. This Free Value-Up Campaign is also available for new purchases made on or after February 5, 2009.
Roland's free upgrade benefits thousands of existing customers. The 30" VersaCAMM VP-300 and 54" VP-540 are among the best selling inkjets in the company's history. The AdvancedJET series includes the 104" AJ-1000 and 74" AJ-740.
"We wish to thank our customers for their loyalty by continuing our commitment to provide them with the latest in Roland's state-of-the-art technology," said Yohei Shinomura, Roland DG color product manager. "The Free Value-Up Campaign offers valuable upgrades including revolutionary Roland Intelligent Pass Control for all customers of the VP-540/VP-300 and AJ-1000/AJ-740. Roland Intelligent Pass Control improves print quality and increases throughput for these devices."
Free Value-Up Campaign for the VersaCAMM VP-540/VP-300 Printer/Cutters
VersaCAMM VP Series is designed from the ground up to enhance the productivity of creative professionals everywhere – from marketing departments and retailers to sign shops and screen printers. Featuring a new compact design and numerous enhanced productivity features, the VersaCAMM VP models make it easier and faster than ever to produce durable, professional-quality posters, banners, POP displays, labels, decals, vehicle and floor graphics, heat transfers for apparel and more.
With the Value-Up Campaign, Roland's revolutionary Intelligent Pass Control technology introduced in the company's SOLJET PRO III Series is now available for VersaCAMM VP's. Roland Intelligent Pass Control provides smoother gradations and flawless solid colors with optimized dot placement and ink droplet density in all print modes. It also increases throughput up to 80% in standard print mode on banner media and more than 50% on vinyl.* These increases in speed and quality enable shops to meet the demands of today's customers in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
*Increased to 9.4 m2/hr (101.2 sqft/hr) on banner and 8 m2/h (86.1 sqft/hr) on vinyl, compared to 5.2 m2/hr (55.98 sqft/hr) on banner and vinyl without Roland Intelligent Pass Control
VP-540/VP-300 customers can download their free upgrade kit including Roland VersaWorks 3.1 at www.rolanddg.com/2009vpvalueup.html. To help Roland better serve them in the future with new, innovative technologies and solutions, customers will be asked to participate in a short market survey.
Free Value-Up Campaign for the AdvancedJET AJ-1000/AJ-740 Printers
Designed for high-volume printing and rush jobs including billboards, banners, fleet and vehicle graphics, the AdvancedJET delivers brilliant six-color CMYK+LcLm graphics at an impressive maximum print speed of 90m2/h (968 sqft/hr). Unlike other industrial printers, the AdvancedJET runs with minimal operator maintenance and fine tuning. The AdvancedJET includes powerful Roland VersaWorks RIP software as well.
The addition of Roland Intelligent Pass Control allows the AJ-1000 and AJ-740 to produce sharp, vivid and solid images flawlessly for outdoor graphics as well as smoother gradations with virtually no banding while achieving up to 125%* higher productivity for banner printing in standard print mode. For example, an upgraded AdvancedJET AJ-1000 can print five rolls of banner measuring 2.5m (8.2') wide by 50m (164') long in standard print mode (bi-direction) in the time it took the previous model to print just four rolls. In addition, feed calibration can be adjusted immediately at any time during the printing process to reduce media waste.
*Increased to 20 m2/hr (215.31sqft/hr) from 16 m2/hr (172.25 sqft/hr) for uni-direction, and to 30 m2/hr (322.97 sqft/hr) from 24 m2/hr (258.37 sqft/hr) for bi-direction.
Through the Value Up Campaign, Roland will add more ICC profiles for 3rd party media to meet the growing variety of applications being addressed by these grand format devices. Feed calibration can be adjusted during printing for more flexible production and to save time and media. Newly introduced protection plates offer increased protection for AdvancedJET print heads to prevent damage from media jams.
Every AJ-1000/AJ-740 user will be contacted regarding their free upgrade kit. For further information or questions about the Free Value-up Campaign for the AJ-1000/AJ-740, customers may also contact their local Roland DG distributor or dealer.
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Roland DG Corporation
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. 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 9001:2000 certified. The company strives to preserve environmental protection while maintaining the highest quality standards.
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