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 using safe, low-heat LED lamps. VersaUV prints CMYK + White + Clear for unmatched colour, 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.

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.

Features:

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.

Versatile Production Tool

• CMYK + White + Clear + Contour Cutting

Across an unprecedented range of substrates, the LEC-330 prints CMYK + White + Clear Coat and contour cuts for unmatched versatility. The LEC-330’s White ECO-UV ink creates crisp, flawless graphics and text and can be used as an undercoat to enhance the brightness of four-colour 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-330 prints on paper including metallic surfaces for labels, decals, POP displays and posters. You can also use the LEC-330 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-330 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 labour and material costs to the job. The LEC-330 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.

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 finetuned 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.

World's Most Advanced UV Inks
ECO-UV ink was especially formulated for the LEC-330’s curing system for perfect curing at all available print speeds, delivering high colour density and wide gamut for exceptional images print after print. 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 LEC-330 prints CMYK + White + Clear Coat. ECO-UV clear coat gives an unprecedented high gloss finish to UV output, and also improves scratch and chemical resistance for greater outdoor durability. Although not designed for long-term outdoor applications without proper UV protection, ECO-UV ink shines for indoor graphics, offering superior scratch and chemical resistance.  Outdoors, ECO-UV ink lasts up to a year when clear coat is applied as a finish and up to six months without clear coat. Packaged in no-mess 220ml cartridges, ECO-UV ink is virtually odourless, VOC-free and safe after curing.

Innovative Intellegent 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-330, 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.

Advanced LED UV Lamps

• 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.

State of the Art Curing System
The LEC‐330 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-330 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 complete heat management systems, the LED lamps on the LEC-330 generate very little heat.  This ensures that the UV lamps are non-flammable and also virtually eliminates 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.

VersaWorks RIP Software
VersaWorks is powerful RIP software developed by Roland engineers for the company’s inkjet technology. Built upon the genuine Adobe® PostScript® CPSI™ RIP engine, VersaWorks features an efficient graphical user interface that allows users to maximize their Roland inkjet without a lengthy learning curve. VersaWorks is packed with features including Roland colour, Roland’s exclusive spot colour fidelity system, Variable Data Printing, and a wide variety of convenient layout, edit and print functions such as nesting, tiling and auto/manual-layout. VersaWorks also offers the ability to preview jobs on screen, reducing ink and media consumption due to mistakes. Users can use two job queues for handling different print conditions and can automatically update VersaWorks through the Internet, ensuring that they always have the latest software version and Roland DGA ICC profiles available. VersaWorks is compatible with Windows 2000/XP operating systems.

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 VersaUV PRO III series, this patent-pending system ensures that graphics look great when viewed indoors or outdoors, up close and at a distance.

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
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.

Unsurpassed Media Compatability
ECO-UV ink adheres to a wide range of treated and untreated substrates with exceptional colour 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.

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.

Quality Aussurance
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 accessorie

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