New, Larger VersaCAMM Speeds Up
Production Workflow

Hamamatsu, Japan. September 1, 2004. Roland DG Corporation today introduced the VersaCAMM SP-540V, a 4-color, 54" wide ECO-SOL INK printer/cutter.

"The 30" VersaCAMM SP-300 quickly became a best seller all over the world as it lowered the price/performance threshold for businesses using digital inkjet printing technology," said A. Suzaki, Roland DG Color Product Manager. "Very soon, however, voices began calling for a wider and faster VersaCAMM. We responded by producing a second VersaCAMM inkjet model. The SP-540V is everything the SP-300 is and more. It prints up to 10.6 ㎡/h (114 sqft/hr) at 360 dpi and is even easier to use for those who desire professional printing and precision contour cutting in a single, simple-to-operate device."

Included with the SP-540V is a revolutionary new software RIP. After reviewing all the current RIPs available, Roland developed Roland VersaWorks" exclusively for the SP-540V.

"Even those unfamiliar with RIPs will find VersaWorks easy-to-use with its drag-and-drop capabilities and its at-a-glance screen with icons," Suzaki said. "Everything you want to know is visible on the screen without clicking menus."

VersaWorks includes precision color management to faithfully reproduce color and astonishingly fine details. Before printing, you are able to preview your color adjustments on screen and take advantage of a wide variety of layout functions, such as nesting and tiling, to reduce ink and media consumption. VersaWorks is built upon a genuine Adobe® PostScript®3™ engine to provide reliably smooth output production.

• Able to print on uncoated PVC media as well as a full range of coated substrates, from paper and canvas to backlit film
• Graphics are UV, scratch, and water resistant up to 3-years outdoors¹⁾
• Outstanding print quality with variable droplet technology and up to 1440 dpi resolution
• Additional Add-On Pinch Rollers to ensure precision feeding and quality output on
  heavyweight media
• Performs as printer, printer/cutter, or standalone vinyl cutter
• Requires no expensive die cutter for decal production
• Roland VersaWorks™ software RIP provides total color management and contour-cutting capability with user-friendly operation
• VersaWorks includes a genuine Adobe® Postscript®3™ engine and is able to import a wide variety of file formats including PDF1.5 (Acrobat 6.x compatibility)
• Quadralign®, Roland's unique optical registration system, enables precision contour
  cutting of laminated graphics, even with skew and distortion.²⁾
• ECO-SOL INK is gentle for both users and the environment, requiring no expensive
  ventilation equipment
• Meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines³⁾

Roland DG Corporation

Roland DG Corporation is leading the evolution of sign, graphics arts and 3D modeling industries with innovative hardware and software, and is committed to offering better solutions for transforming imagination into reality. Roland Corporation, an affiliated company, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments and recording equipment.

Roland DG is ISO-9001 and 14001 certified. Roland pursues both environmental protection and continuous quality improvement. Under the philosophy of preserving the environment and human health, Roland DG is actively working to abolish organic solvents in production, to reduce and recycle waste, to reduce power use, and to purchase recycled products. Roland DG constantly strives to provide the most highly reliable products available.

1) Three years outdoor durability is based on accelerated weather tests conducted by Roland DG. Results may vary depending upon location and application.

2) A large amount of distortion or poor reloading may affect contour cutting results.

3) As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Roland DG Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.