Roland DG launches VersaCAMM VS-i series

The new VS-i series is available in three widths, including the 762mm VS-300i, the 1,371mm VS-540i and the 1,625mm VS-640i, and is equipped with Roland's new, high definition Eco-Sol MAX2 inks.

Users can choose from nine available colours (CMYK, Lc, Lm, Lk, white, metallic) in either four, seven or eight-colour configurations, including: dual CMYK; CMYK, Lc, Lm, Lk; or CMYK, Lc, Lm plus either Lk + white, Lk + metallic, or white + metallic.

Rob Goleniowski, business manager - sign and graphics, Roland DG UK, said: "The new VS-i series combines the reliability and ease of use for which VersaCAMM is internationally renowned, with a host of powerful new features and usability enhancements.

"There is no doubt the new VS-i is one of the most versatile and affordable solutions on the market today and will remain the industry's favourite printer/cutter for durable graphics."

Maximum four-colour CMYK print speed is 25.9sqm/hr for the VS-540i and 26.9sqm/hr for the VS-640i in banner print mode at 360x720dpi, dropping to 5.7sqm/hr and 5.9sqm/hr respectively at 1,440x720dpi.

Maximum four-colour CMYK vinyl print speed is 9.82sqm/hr for the VS-300i, 12.2sqm/hr for the VS-540i and 13.1sqm/hr for the VS-640i, falling to 3.66sqm/hr, 4.3sqm/hr and 4.4sqm/hr respectively at 1,440x720dpi.

According to Roland DG, the new Eco-Sol MAX2 white and metallic inks have a higher density than before, enabling a 1.5x increase in production speed for white and up to twice the speed for metallic versus the previous model.

Additional enhancements include front-loading ink cartridges and the ability to adjust cut settings during operation. Maximum cutting speed is up to 300mm/second.

Pricing for the three models starts from £10,499 for the VS-300i, £13,999 for the VS-540i and £15,499 for the VS-640i; Eco-Sol MAX2 ink costs £85.99 per 440cc cartridge, except white and metallic which cost £74.99 and £169.95 per 220cc cartridge respectively.

All models come with the latest version of Roland's VersaWorks RIP, which has an in-built Pantone spot colour library and predictive ink usage calculator, one-year on-site parts and labour warranty, and a place on and introductory or intermediate digital print course at the Roland DG academy.

For full specifications for all three printers visit the Roland DG UK website.