The environmentally friendly VersaUV LEC-300 is the world’s first UV inkjet printer/cutter and uses safe, low-heat LED lamps. VersaUV prints CMYK + White + Clear on a wide range of substrates including foils, metallic and synthetic papers, BOPP, PE and PET film for unmatched color, texture and dimension. White ink creates crisp, flawless graphics and text and can be used as an undercoat to enhance the brightness of four-color prints. Clear coat beautifully finishes graphics with luxurious textures and special effects. Choose from hundreds of media options including flexible specialty substrates for outstanding results. VersaWorks RIP software is included for easy setup and operation.
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.
2. Integrated Print / Cut Feature
The LEC-300 streamlines the production process by automatically contour cutting printed graphics. By eliminating the need to reload and reposition graphics, the LEC-300 integrated cutter saves valuable time and effort.
3. World's Most Advanced UV Ink
ECO-UV ink was especially formulated for the LEC-300’s curing system for perfect curing at all available print speeds, delivering high color 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-300 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 VOC-free and safe after curing. With ECO-UV ink, proper ventilation is recommended. The LEC-300 is ventilation-ready, featuring a ventilation hood for easy connection with an air filtration system.
4. State Of The Art Curing System
The LEC� includes two state�of� he-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.
6. 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 SOLJET PRO III series, this patent-pending system ensures that graphics look great when viewed indoors or outdoors, up close and at a distance.
7. Advanced Media Take-Up System
The LEC-300 includes an automated media take-up system to facilitate precision unattended printing. This pre-assembled unit includes an advanced tension-controlled take-up system for optimum media feed and tracking.
8. 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-300, so it can quickly process gigabytes worth of image data for everyone in your shop.
9. Energy Efficient And Ozone Free
The LEC-300 requires only 320W of power – one tenth the power required by conventional UV printers. Accordingly, the LEC-300 can be operated on a standard electrical outlet without an additional power supply. The LEC-300 is also the world’s first Energy Star certified wide format UV inkjet 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-300 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 LCE-300 carries Roland’s Eco-Label for environmental compliance.
10. Reliability
As with all Roland inkjet printers, the LEC-300 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-300 requires servicing significantly less often.
11. Two-Year Trouble-Free Warranty
There's no question that Roland inkjets combine unbeatable performance with legendary Roland reliability. As further proof of their unmatched reliability, Roland is pleased to offer an unprecedented Two-Year Trouble-Free Warranty for all AdvancedJET, Hi-Fi Express, Hi-Fi JET, SOLJET, VersaCAMM VP, VersaArt and VersaUV models. All that's required for this bonus is return of the registration card with installation information within 60 days of your purchase and confirmation* that Roland inks are running in the machine.
*Continuous exclusive use of Roland Inks during the first two years of ownership is required to qualify for the free second year of limited warranty coverage. Customers may be asked to provide proof-of-purchase to substantiate uninterrupted use of Roland Inks. Additional Terms and Conditions apply.
12. Quality Assurance
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 accessories.
VersaUV LEC-300 Specifitions
Printing method / Cutting method
Piezoelectric inkjet / Grit roller feed
Acceptable media
Width
7.2 to 30 in. (182 to 762 mm)
Thickness
Printing: Maximum 39 mil (1.0 mm) with linerCutting : Maximum 16 mil (0.4 mm) with liner and 9 mil (0.22mm) without liner
Roll outer diameter
Maximum 7.1 in (180 mm)
Roll weight
Maximum 44 lb. (20 kg)
Core diameter
2 in (50.8mm) or 3 in (76.2mm)
Printing/cutting width [1]
Maximum 29 in (736 mm)
Ink cartridges
Type
Roland ECO-UV INK
Capacity
220 ml (± 5 ml)
Colors
5 colors + Clear coat (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, White and Clear coat)
0.4 (10 mm/s) to 23.6 in/s (600 mm/s) (0.4 to 11.8 in/s in media feed direction)
Blade force
30 to 300gf
Blade offset compensation
0.000 to 1.500 mm (0 to 0.0591 in)
Software resolution (when cutting)
0.000984 in/step (0.025 mm/step)
Distance accuracy (when printing) [2]
Error of less than ± 0.3 % of distance traveled, or ± 0.3mm (0.012 in), whichever is greater.
Distance accuracy(When cutting)
Error of less than ± 0.4% of distance traveled, or ± 0.3 mm (0.012 in), whichever is greater. When distance correction ([CUTTING MENU] -[CALIBRATION]) has been preformed: error of less than ± 0.2 % of distance traveled, or ± 0.1mm (0.004 in), whichever is greater.
Repetition accuracy (When cutting) [3]
± 0.1mm (0.004 in) or less
Alignment accuracy for printing and cutting [4]
± 0.5mm (0.020 in) or less
Alignment accuracy for printing and cutting when reloading media [5]
Error of less than ± 0.5% of distance traveled, or ± 3mm (0.012 in), whichever is greater
ECO-UV ink was especially formulated for the LEC-300’s curing system for perfect curing at all available print speeds, delivering high color 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.
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 SOLJET PRO III series, this patent-pending system ensures that graphics look great when viewed indoors or outdoors, up close and at a distance.
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-300, so it can quickly process gigabytes worth of image data for everyone in your shop.
The LEC-300 requires only 320W of power – one tenth the power required by conventional UV printers. Accordingly, the LEC-300 can be operated on a standard electrical outlet without an additional power supply. The LEC-300 is also the world’s first Energy Star certified wide format UV inkjet 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.
