Roland SOLJET PRO III XC-540MT Inkjet Printer Cutter

With the XC-540MT, professionals can produce signs, banners, labels, POP displays, vehicle graphics and all types of wraps, taking advantage of a whole new metallic color palette. A double white ink model (CMYK+WW) is also available for the brightest white text, graphics and floods.

Metallic Silver Effects
In the past, gold and silver effects could only be produced using more complex printing systems such as offset and flexo presses, screen printing equipment or by foil stamping. Each of these technologies requires plate processing, making it difficult and costly to produce metallic graphics in small quantities. The revolutionary new XC-540MT has transformed this process. For the first time, professionals can take full advantage of Rolands advanced inkjet technology to produce brilliant metallic graphics on demand easily, profitably, and in any quantity.

With Metallic Silver ECO-SOL MAX ink, thousands of new metallic colors are available. Metallic graphics command premium pricing and add sophistication to any graphic or marketing message. Metallic Silver ECO-SOL MAX ink has been recognized as a DPI Product of the Year, an accolade that reflects its exceptional image quality.

Automated Ink Circulation System
Metallic Silver ECO-SOL MAX ink is available exclusively for the new XC-540MT inkjet printer/cutter, based on renowned SOLJET PRO III technology. The XC-540MT prints six colors including CMYK+Metallic Silver+White (CMYK+Mt+W) and automatically contour cuts graphics all in one seamless workflow. A double white ink model (CMYK+WW) is also available for the brightest white text, graphics and floods.

The XC-540MTs six head configuration matches one dedicated print head per color for consistent print quality and easy maintenance. The XC-540MT produces 720x1440 high resolution prints in Metallic Silver only modes at approximately 23 sq. ft./hr. and prints in CMYKMt mode at about 17 sq.ft/hr.

Roland ECO-SOL MAX Ink
ECO-SOL MAX is a remarkable innovation in ink technology, offering fast drying time, high density, wide color gamut, rugged scratch resistance, low cost per square foot, and broad uncoated media support. In addition, ECO-SOL MAX is virtually odorless.

For the standard XC-540MT configuration, ECO-SOL MAX comes in CMYK+Mt+W ink sets (220ml cartridges). A double white model is also available (CMYK+WW). ECO-SOL MAX graphics are water and UV resistant up to 3 years outdoors* for CMYK graphics, up to 1 year outdoors for White ink and 1-3 years outdoors for Metallic Silver ink.

* Outdoor durability is based on accelerated weather tests. Results may vary depending upon location and application. Dry times vary depending on specific media characteristics. Lamination may be required for some applications or environmental conditions.

Print/Cut Advantage
The XC-540MT streamlines the production process by automatically contour cutting printed graphics. By eliminating the need to reload and reposition graphics, the XC-540MT integrated printer/cutter saves valuable time and effort.

DU-540 Dryer System
The DU-540 heater/blower is included with the XC-540MT. Depending on the media, it is necessary to use the included DU-540 dryer/blower unit to ensure proper ink adhesion and to assist with dry times. the DU-540 is also recommended to be ON when printing with the metallic silver and white ink configuration. Roland recommends 15 minutes of drying time in order for the metallic silver or white ink to dry fully. This is important in print modes where CMYK is printed on top of white or metallic silver. Testing prior to beginning production is highly recommended.

Quadralign
For laminating graphics, simply remove prints, laminate and reload them for precision cutting. The Quadralign four-point optical registration system automatically realigns the cutting path and compensates for skew and distortion. The XC-540MT also functions as stand-alone vinyl cutter.