Roland DG Corporation, a Japan-based manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters worldwide, has announced the launch of the TrueVIS VG-640/540 64″ and 54″ printer/cutter, a new generation of advanced wide-format, eco-solvent inkjet printer/cutter to be released under the TrueVIS brand name. Amongst its various applications, heat transfers for apparel are enlisted by Roland DG.
According to Yuko Maeda, Division President of Roland DG Business Development Unit, the TrueVIS brand expands Roland DG’s technical capabilities in ink formulation, print head design, precision control, and firmware engineering, resulting in far greater flexibility for Roland DG customers moving forward. “We will now be able to match the most appropriate head technology to each application and market that we serve, delivering the best available solutions to all of our users,” he said.
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TrueVIS VG series printer/cutters are equipped with four newly developed Roland DG FlexFire print heads which control the metallic plate attached to the ink chamber more flexibly, for a higher firing frequency. The FlexFire print heads also deliver precision droplet placement in three sizes, and an approximately 25 per cent wider print swath compared to previous Roland DG models. Maeda informed, “The combination of the new FlexFire head and new TrueVIS INK – engineered specifically for the print heads – delivers stunning fine details and vibrant colours.”
The VG-640/540 uses new TrueVIS INK which comes in cost-effective 500cc pouches that fit neatly into reusable cartridges that slide into a hidden ink bay for clean operation with less waste. In dual CMYK configuration, up to one litre of ink can be loaded for each colour, ideal for high-volume, unattended production.
