One-Off Packaging Prototypes

With all of the packaging options available today, creating accurate proofs and prototypes has become more challenging than ever. Whether it’s a box, bag, label or shrink film, the VersaUV prints vibrant CMYK plus White plus Clear Coat. It also automatically contour cuts or creases virtually any shape or dieline with absolute precision.

Folding Carton Workflow

1) Start with blank media and your art file
2) The VersaUV will print, score and die cut your folding carton
3) Pop out your prototype and assemble

Ideal Pre-Press Device

The VersaUV is a very capable pre-press and proofing device that can save commercial printers the many costs associated with press downtime. In fact, each time a shop has to take a flexo or gravure press offline to print a proof or prototype, significant productivity and profits are lost. Flexo printing even a single proof or comp requires creating plates, adding labor and material costs to the job. The LEC series eliminates these issues for businesses and allows them to keep larger presses online for production. Support for color proofing with CGS ORIS Press Matcher and EFI Color Proof is available. With the ability to print directly to many flexo stocks and the ability to simulate spot UV varnish, the LEC generates very realistic proofs without press downtime.

Perfect for Short Run Label Production

Print CMYK plus White on foils, BOPP, PE, PET film and offset printing stock. Clear coat adds 3-dimensional effects. Variable data printing allows you to print a hundred personalized labels – each with a different name, serial number or artwork. Perfect for prototyping a series of packages or production of custom, high-end wine bottles.

Membrane Panels

With the VersaUV, you can print a single membrane panel or several. The LEC accommodates reverse printing White ink then printing CMYK+ Clear Coat on polycarbonate stocks without the need to create screens for each color.

Specialty Graphics

With VersaUV, you can eliminate outsourcing for short production runs as well. In small quantities, you can easily produce truly unique, customized graphics and wraps of virtually any shape, size and texture. Production is easy. With VersaUV, there are no plates or film to produce. Simply design on your personal computer, send your file to the printer, and VersaUV does the rest, printing and digitally die-cutting your finished print quickly and easily.

Environmentally Friendly ECO-UV Ink

Across an unprecedented range of substrates, the LEC series come with ECO-UV inks in CMYK + White + Clear.  In addition, the LEC-330 can be configured with any of these three ink combinations:

1. CMYK + White + Clear
2. CMYK + White + White
3. CMYK + Clear + Clear

As the most versatile ink configuration, CMYK + White + Clear can be used for a wide range of applications including packaging prototypes, labels, high end press-proofs and unique textured graphics.

The CMYK + White + White mode (LEC-330) achieves higher opacity without slowing down the printing with overprinting, perfect for white text and graphics, undercoats and to enhance the brightness of four-color prints. The white produced with this ink configuration can be up to 1.5 times more opaque than the normal white, all without requiring a complicated workflow or overprinting.

ECO-UV Clear adds remarkably rich special effects ranging from high-gloss finishes for area highlights to custom-textured effects such as faux leather, crocodile skin and even Braille. The CMYK + Clear + Clear mode (LEC-330) can build up three-dimensional textures twice as fast as the normal ink mode and can produce more dramatic effects with bigger reliefs.

ECO-UV ink shines for indoor graphics, offering superior scratch and chemical resistance.  Outdoors, ECO-UV ink lasts up to two years when Clear is applied as a finish and up to six months without Clear. Packaged in no-mess 220ml cartridges, ECO-UV ink is VOC-free and safe after curing. With ECO-UV ink, proper ventilation is recommended. The LEC series is ventilation-ready, featuring a ventilation hood for easy connection with an air filtration system.

Unsurpassed Media Compatibility

ECO-UV ink adheres to a wide range of treated and untreated substrates with exceptional color gamut.  Instant-drying and flexible, ECO-UV ink produces prints that require no degassing and can be stretched and applied around curved surfaces and edges without cracking.

The low heat UV LED lamps allow printing on heat-sensitive media such as shrink wrap, pressure sensitive media and paper stocks with no risk of damaging the substrate.  You can also use the VersaUV to create original patterns and 3D domed corporate logos directly onto synthetic and natural leathers and to customize window coverings, tapestries and other interior décor items. VersaUV supports printing on foils, BOPP, PE, PET film, offset printing stock and more.

The LEC-330 supports a straight media path with a redesigned ventilation hood that enables printing on semi-rigid sheet stocks such as card stocks for folding cartons and thicker polycarbonate sheets for membrane switch applications.

Integrated Print/Cut Feature

The LEC series streamlines the production process by automatically contour cutting printed graphics. By eliminating the need to reload and reposition graphics, the LEC integrated cutter saves valuable time and effort. The LEC can contour cut through the top layer of lined media or create a perforated cut on non-lined media (like card stock for packaging prototypes). By switching out the cutting tool, the LEC can also crease your media for truly realistic package prototypes.

LEC-330 Production Print Speeds

Equipped with six high-precision print heads, the LEC-330 delivers a maximum print speed of 101 sqft./hr. in High Speed mode. Each print mode has been meticulously fine tuned for the head configuration to deliver optimized performance and superior print quality. The 1440x1440 dpi mode rivals the performance of multi-million dollar high-end presses, producing flawlessly smooth gradations, super fine details and sharp text. Roland Intelligent Pass Control™ ensures consistent print quality with virtually no signs of banding in all print modes.

State of the Art Curing System for Matte and Gloss Finishes

The staggered arrangement of UV lamps, with the left lamp mounted in line with the print heads and the right lamp mounted forward, is another Roland innovation. This first-of-its-kind configuration enables a choice of gloss or matte Clear finishes. When gloss finish is selected, only the right lamp is used for curing, allowing enough time for Clear droplets to spread and form a smooth surface which reflects light evenly. For matte finish, both lamps are used, curing the Clear droplets shortly after they land on the media to form a rough surface which scatters the light.

LEC-330 Innovative Intelligent Ink Circulation System

The Intelligent Ink Circulation System circulates the white and clear inks in LEC-330 models every eight hours to prevent the settling of pigments in the lines. In addition, this system controls the discharge of white ink and minimizes waste by monitoring the white ink usage and the types of jobs that are printed.

By preventing unnecessary discharges and minimizing the amount of ink that is subject to settling, this automated system reduces significantly the ink waste and eliminates the need for daily and bi-weekly Ink Renewal cycles. In fact, internal tests show that the LEC-330 discharges 60% to 90% less ink than the LEC-300, for significantly lower operating costs and improved yield of white and clear cartridges.

Note that the white ink cartridge still needs to be shaken prior to use each day as the ink in the cartridge is not circulated by this system.

Longer Life

VersaUV LED lamps last up to 10,000 hours which is ten times longer than conventional UV lamps.

Low Heat

While conventional UV lamps can reach temperatures as high as 1500°F (800°C) requiring complex heat management systems, the LED lamps on the LEC series generate very little heat. This ensures that the UV lamps virtually eliminate any heat-related risks such as substrate damage and head crash caused by media deformation.

Instant On/Off

LED lamps can be turned on and off instantly and are ready to use immediately after the printer is turned on. By contrast, conventional curing systems may take up to ten minutes to reach the targeted output level. Conventional curing systems also require complex, noisy and failure-prone shutter systems to protect substrates and head capping systems from exposure to UV light and heat.

VersaWorks RIP Software

VersaWorks RIP software was developed by Roland engineers for the company’s wide-format inkjet devices. VersaWorks combines powerful features with an easy-to-use interface for outstanding results print after print.

Based on the latest Abobe CPSI engine (3018), VersaWorks is now faster and more precise than ever before and features advanced print server functions allowing users to manage up to four Roland inkjet devices simultaneously. The VersaWorks PerfCut function enables users to produce precision perforated cut lines. VersaWorks also allows users to select either conventional dual-pass or single-pass print modes for white ink applications.

VersaWorks features include proven productivity tools such as the Roland Color System for easy, precise spot color matching, the Max Impact Preset for richer color contrast, and Variable Data Printing. Other VersaWorks features include embedded ICC profile support, ink level adjustment tools, software proofing capabilities and advanced cropping, tiling and nesting options. VersaWorks also estimates the ink usage and print time for each graphic produced. VersaWorks supports Windows 2000/XP and Vista. Learn More

Roland Intelligent Pass Control

Across a wide variety of applications and media, Roland Intelligent Pass Control technology delivers outstanding image quality in all print modes while eliminating virtually any signs of banding. First introduced in the SOLJET PRO III series, this patent-pending system ensures that graphics look great when viewed indoors or outdoors, up close and at a distance.

Advanced Media Take-Up System

The LEC-330 includes an automated media take-up system to facilitate precision unattended printing. This pre-assembled unit includes an advanced tension-controlled take-up system for optimum media feed and tracking.

Ethernet Connectivity

Roland understands that busy shops need to maximize the layout of their workstations and printing equipment. High-speed Ethernet network connectivity is built-in standard to the LEC series, so it can quickly process gigabytes worth of image data for everyone in your shop.

Energy Efficient and Ozone Free

The LEC-300 requires just 320W of power and the LEC-330 requires only 370W of power – a fraction of the power required by conventional UV printers. Accordingly, the LEC series can be operated on a standard electrical outlet without an additional power supply. The LEC series is also Energy Star certified and automatically enters a low power mode when it is not used for an extended period of time. This low power design automatically saves thousands of dollars in electric bills each year and reduces considerably the emission of green house gases.

In addition, the LEC uses a light source that is completely ozone free and emits light in the range called Near-UV of the UV spectrum, making it a safe alternative to conventional UV lamps. The LEC series carries Roland’s Eco-Label for environmental compliance.

Reliability

As with all Roland inkjet printers, the LEC series is a virtually bulletproof production machine. With regular maintenance, it will provide years of trouble-free service. But, unlike most inkjets that require daily maintenance, the LEC requires servicing significantly less often.

Two-Year Trouble-Free Warranty

There's no question that Roland inkjets combine unbeatable performance with legendary Roland reliability. As further proof of their unmatched reliability, Roland is pleased to offer an unprecedented Two-Year Trouble-Free Warranty for all AdvancedJET, Hi-Fi Express, Hi-Fi JET, SOLJET, VersaCAMM VP, VersaArt and VersaUV models. All that's required for this bonus is return of the registration card with installation information within 60 days of your purchase and confirmation* that Roland inks are running in the machine.

*Continuous exclusive use of Roland Inks during the first two years of ownership is required to qualify for the free second year of limited warranty coverage. Customers may be asked to provide proof-of-purchase to substantiate uninterrupted use of Roland Inks. Additional Terms and Conditions apply.

Quality Assurance

Roland’s international ISO certifications are your assurance of quality products and service. We build reliable, high-performance products and back them up with first-rate customer service and a wide variety of supplies and accessories