LFP - Large-Format-Printing

Free upgrade for Roland Soljet Pro III XC-540s to boost productivity and print quality

Friday 22. February 2008 - Roland DG Corporation, a leading worldwide provider of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, today announced the launch of a powerful upgrade to its SolJet PRO III XC-540 54-inch printer/cutter, which is available to current users at no cost.

The software upgrade will boost productivity and print quality of all XC-540s in service, and is part of the wider Value-Up initiative by Roland DG to ensure that equipment in the field is supported by the very latest software.

The XC-540, Roland’s fastest and most advanced printer/cutter, is used by top professionals to produce high-quality signs, banners, vehicle and fleet graphics and wraps, labels, decals, point of purchase (POP) displays and more. The Value-Up initiative gives existing XC-540 customers the opportunity to download powerful new performance upgrades, as featured in the new 2008 XC-540 line.

The upgrade means that Roland’s revolutionary new Intelligent Pass Control technology is now available for all XC-540s. Intelligent Pass Control is a combination of RIP and printer software that doubles the XC-540’s productivity in standard print mode on vinyl*1. Roland DG’s Intelligent Pass Control precisely layers dots on top of each other to enhance print quality in every print mode by creating even smoother gradations, flawless solid colours and reducing banding. Newly upgraded XC-540 media flanges are also included in the initiative as well, and ensure precise, secure media tracking through long unattended production runs.

Roland DG UK managing director, Jerry Davies, said: “This upgrade to the XC-540, and wider Value-Up initiative to make the latest software available to customers without charge, demonstrates our commitment to provide advanced support services that add real value. Today’s wide format user wants to know that they have partnered with a manufacturer that has a support infrastructure in place to help them develop a competitive advantage.”

XC-540 customers can download a free upgrade kit. Media flanges are available from authorised Roland dealers and distributors worldwide. All new XC-540 printer/cutters for 2008 include the enhancements.