Roland revolutionary new wide-format inkjet printer?

[design unfolds]

Does anyone know what is that about?

News from printweek.com

"Roland DG has chosen Sign & Digital Ireland as the global launch pad for a revolutionary new wide-format inkjet printer.
The firm is remaining tight-lipped about the precise details of the technology, but claimed it was something that has never been commercially available and had previously been thought impossible.

It added that the new capability would enable users to develop new applications and revenue streams for digital printing, especially for luxury brands.

Sign & Digital Ireland is co-hosted with Print Ireland and will be held at Simmonscourt Dublin from 23-24 September."

 

[cdiesel]

No idea.

 

[FatCat]

I did recently hear that the SP-540 would be discontinued and replaced with a new model.
Not sure if this is the same thing though..?

 

[Fred Weiss]

Haven't they been delving into printing dimensional textures?

 

[Artildawn]

luxury brands... foil inks maybe?

 

[Pat Whatley]

Dimensional textures using a thermal ink (like business card printers used to use)?

 

[Fred Weiss]

Dimensional textures using a thermal ink (like business card printers used to use)?

More like quick doming I think.

 

[3dsignco]

Fred,

Similar to STL?? Stereo Lithography for the masses.. That would be sweet.

Or the new Resin Printers.
I know roland has dabbled in the area As I have an old 3d Scanner made by them so wondering if they are jumping into a new market.

http://www.dimensionprinting.com/3d-printers/printing-productspecs1200series.aspx

 

[J Hill Designs]

aww yeah...rapid prototyping rocks

 

[Fred Weiss]

Couldn't say for sure ... just remember about a year ago they were showing a printer that laid down a thick texture on top of and following the image on the print giving it a look of oil paint or thicker.

 

[briankb]

I hear the next big thing will be latex printers... maybe that's just bull I have no idea so take it for what you will.

 

[cdiesel]

Their 30" UV machine currently domes using a clear that it can layer on top of the print. It's pretty sweet, but SUPER, SUPER slow.
HP's latex printer is very nice. It's all about sustainability.

 

[design unfolds]

So should i hold on to the plan of buying a VP-540i?

 

[bigben]

So should i hold on to the plan of buying a VP-540i?

Same situation here. I decided to wait and see...

 

[briankb]

So should i hold on to the plan of buying a VP-540i?

the SGIA show in New Orleans is just over a month away, Oct 7-9th. I'm waiting until I can see what's at the show. If they announce some major new version the older machines should be available at a pretty decent discount.

 

[Kev41]

Well i have been invited by Roland DG to view it ar Sign Ireland so i'll try & let you know when i have seen it

Kev

 

[javila]

If it's anything like the revolutionary features of their other printers, then they probably finally developed a "weaving" pattern to reduce banding.

 

[synergy_jim]

naw.... I'll bet its way bigger than that.... I am voting a flat bed with LED cure cationic inks that work.... unlike the ion

 

[Fuzzbuster]

naw.... I'll bet its way bigger than that.... I am voting a flat bed with LED cure cationic inks that work.... unlike the ion

That sounds more like it!!

Something that can be used for the masses

 

[cdiesel]

I just spoke to our dealer, and they called Roland. As far as they know, the only things being announced are the LEC UV machine was made faster by about 3 times, and there were some changes made to the VersaCamm line. Nothing revolutionary, at least not that they're speaking about.

There was mention of a 30" UV hybrid. Why anyone would want a 30" flatbed is beyond me.