Imagine producing one-off packaging prototypes and short-run labels on a vast array of substrates, including metallic and synthetic papers, foils, BOPP, PE and PET film, even leather and fabrics.

Roland’s DPI award-winning VersaUV LEC series is the world’s first UV inkjet printer/cutter line and uses safe, low-heat LED lamps. Available in two 30” models, VersaUV prints CMYK + White + Clear for unmatched color, texture and dimension. Clear coat adds remarkably rich special effects ranging from high-gloss finish for area highlights to custom-textured effects such as faux leather and crocodile skin. Roland ECO-UV inks produce graphics that are easy to handle and can be stretched across both curved surfaces and sharp edges without cracking.

For professionals focused on packaging prototyping, the LEC-300 offers remarkable performance features at a more affordable price. The top-of-the-line LEC-330 offers faster production printing up to 101 sqft./hr. and higher image quality up to 1440x1440 dpi, making it ideally suited for short-run production of labels and specialty graphics – as well as prototyping applications. The VersaUV LEC-330 can also be configured in your choice of three ink combinations. The LEC-330’s Intelligent Ink Circulation System optimizes ink usage and minimizes waste and an optimized hood design ensures compatibility with semi-rigid substrates including card stocks and polycarbonates.

1. Versatile Production Tool CMYK + White + Clear + Contour Cutting Across an unprecedented range of substrates, the LEC-300 prints CMYK + White + Clear Coat and contour cuts for unmatched versatility. The LEC-300’s White ECO-UV ink creates crisp, flawless graphics and text and can be used as an undercoat to enhance the brightness of four-color prints. ECO-UV Clear Coat 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. Contour cutting produces graphics of virtually any size and shape.

Your Choice of Substrates
The VersaUV LEC-300 prints on paper including metallic surfaces for labels, decals, POP displays and posters. You can also use the LEC-300 to create original patterns and 3D domed corporate logos directly onto synthetic and natural leathers. Customize window coverings, tapestries and other interior décor items. VersaUV also supports printing on foils, BOPP, PE, PET film, offset printing paper stock and more.

Ideal Pre-Press Device
The LEC-300 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-300 eliminates these issues for businesses and allows them to keep larger presses online for production.

Perfect for Short Run Production
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.

4. State of the Art Curing System The LEC-300 includes two state-of-the-art solid state UV LED lamps arranged in a staggered configuration that offer many advantages over conventional UV lamps including: Longer Life LEC-300 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-300 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.

Produces Two Clear Coat 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 coat finishes. When gloss finish is selected, only the right lamp is used for curing, allowing enough time for clear coat droplets to spread and form a smooth surface which reflects light evenly. For matte finish, both lamps are used, curing the clear coat droplets shortly after they land on the media forming a rough surface which scatters the light.

5. 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. VersaWorks also offers support for Roland’s GX series cutters which allows professionals to manage stand-alone cutting operations or pair a Roland cutter with a Roland inkjet printer for print/cut applications. 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 also 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 supports Windows 2000/XP and Vista.