Packaging
ROLAND DG TO INTRODUCE LEC-300 UV-CURABLE PRINT & CUT MACHINE TO THE IRISH MARKET AT PACKAGING IRELAND 2009
Friday 22. May 2009 - Roland DG will use Packaging Ireland 2009 to showcase its 30" UV-curable VersaUV LEC-300 to the Irish packaging market for the first time. With its white ink capability and the versatility to print onto almost any substrate, all at a highly competitive price point, the integrated inkjet printer/cutter has the potential to revolutionise proofing in the packaging design sector.
Roland DG will be exhibiting alongside EskoArtwork, the global supplier and integrator of solutions for packaging design and pre-press. EskoArtwork will be running its Visualiser 7.5 software system for the 3D rendering of packaging solutions, in conjunction with the VersaUV LEC-300.
Says Mat Drake, Print Product Manager, Roland DG (UK): “We believe that the LEC-300 can add real value to packaging companies and give them a distinct advantage over their competitors. The LEC-300 prints white ink, allowing for full colour proofing of packaging designs or prototypes on clear and plastic stocks. It can also profile cut intricate shapes and patterns removing the need to manually cut the package or prototype following the printing process. In addition, as its UV-curable, it will print on almost anything, making the scope for packaging creativity almost limitless. With this functionality, proofing times and therefore costs can be significantly reduced. All this, and its still half the purchase price of its nearest white ink capable competitor.”
“Were very excited about introducing the LEC-300 to the Irish market at Packaging Ireland, where well be speaking to those associated with packaging production for highly prestigious and demanding brands. EskoArtwork is the market leader in packaging design and packaging pre-production, so is the perfect partner for Roland DG and the combination of the LEC-300 and Visualiser 7.5 is a very strong proposition indeed.”
When it was launched in August 2008, the VersaUV became the worlds first UV-curable machine to combine print and cut operations in a single unit. Printable substrates include metallic media, plastic, card and offset stocks and as well as printing CMYK plus white, the LEC-300 also prints a clear lacquer for matt and gloss finishes that can be layered to produce tactile effects such as Braille.
Rather than using high temperature halogen lamps as is the standard with UV-curable machines, the VersaUV LEC-300 uses safe, low temperature and energy efficient LED lamps that operate on demand with no warm up or cool down period required. These LEDs have a lifecycle of 10,000 hours – up to five times longer than halogen lamps.
List price for the VersaUV LEC-300 is 44,995 plus VAT.
VersaUV LEC-300, 30″ UV Inkjet Printer/Cutter Features:
· Prints CMYK + opaque white and clear coat in both gloss and matte finishes for unmatched versatility
· Rolands ECO-UV ink produces brilliant, durable colour graphics that can be
flexed and stretched around edges and curves without feathering or cracking
· Clear coat can be layered for special effects and textures such as faux crocodile skin and high gloss area highlights
· Prints and digitally die cuts finished graphics to virtually any shape, quickly and easily and on demand
· Prints on a variety of media including
Ø PVC self-adhesive vinyl for wraps
Ø Paper for labels, decals, POP displays and posters
Ø Synthetic and genuine leathers for custom accessories
Ø Interior décor fabrics and other substrates
Ø Foils, BOPP, PE, PET film, offset printing paper stock and more*
· Eliminates outsourcing for short production runs
· No plates or film to produce
· Easy setup and maintenance
· Long-lasting LED lamps
Ø Operate on demand, without pre-heating or cooling down between uses
Ø Last approximately 10,000 hours – up to five times longer than industry
standard halogen lamps
· Energy efficient
Ø Energy Star certified
Ø Meets the standards for Rolands Eco-Label system for environmental
compliance
*For best results, professionals should test print LEC-300 graphics on each
substrate before production.