"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 colour product manager at the September launch of the company's newest printer. "Very soon, however, voices began calling for a wider and faster VersaCAMM. We responded by producing a second VersaCAMM inkjet model. The SP-540 V is everything the SP-300 is and more. It prints up to 10,6 m² an hour 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 colour management to faithfully reproduce colour and astonishingly fine details. Before printing, you are able to preview your colour 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.

SP-540V features

* 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 outdoors.

* Outstanding print quality with variable droplet technology and up to 1440 dpi resolution.

* Additional add-on pinch rollers for consistent media feeding and quality printing.

* Performs as printer, printer/cutter, or standalone vinyl cutter.

* Requires no expensive die cutter for decal production.

* Roland VersaWorks software RIP provides total colour 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.

* ECO-SOL INK is gentle for both users and the environment, requiring no expensive ventilation equipment.

* Meets ENERGY STAR guidelines.

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