Roland DGA Corp. (Irvine, CA) has introduced its upgraded, LEC-330 30 in., roll-to-roll, LED-UV-cure inkjet printer/cutter, which offers additional performance features, faster print speeds and higher image quality. Roland says the VersaUV LEC-330, which supports a vast array of substrates including metallic and synthetic papers, foils, BOPP, PE and PET film, leather, fabrics, rigid sheet stocks (including card stocks and polycarbonates), is perfect for creating one-off packaging prototypes and for short-run label and membrane panel production.
The LEC-330 has been enhanced with six, high-precision printheads and reaches a print speed of up to 101 sq. ft./hr. A new Intelligent Ink Circulation System optimizes ink usage and minimizes waste and a redesigned ventilation hood enables it to print on semi-rigid sheet stocks such as card stocks for folding cartons and thicker polycarbonate sheets for membrane switch applications.
Roland says the printer’s instant-drying and flexible ECO-UV ink adheres to an extensive range of treated and untreated substrates with exceptional color gamut. Prints require no degassing and can be stretched and applied around curved surfaces and edges without cracking.
The low-heat, UV-cure, LED lamps allow printing on heat-sensitive media such as shrink wrap, pressure sensitive media and paper stocks. The LEC-330 can create original patterns and 3D domed corporate logos directly onto synthetic and natural leathers and can customize window coverings, tapestries and other interior décor items as well.
Telephone (800) 542-2307; www.rolanddga.com.