FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 7, 2003
Roland Introduces New Bundled RIP Software, COLORIP 2.0 Is Easy To Use And Loaded With Powerful Production Features And Color Controls.
Irvine, CA. November 7, 2003 Roland DGA Corporation today introduced Roland COLORIP 2.0 - the latest and most powerful version of its RIP software bundled with VersaCAMM, EX and Pro II Series inkjets.
"Roland COLORIP 2.0 will boost inkjet productivity for both expert printmakers and beginners," said Patrick Chen, Roland product manager. "Right out of the box, it makes printing fast and easy with enhanced production features and color controls."
In a single dialog box, Roland COLORIP 2.0 now integrates complex output settings such as device selection, ink type, connection, media and print mode. A Master Queue window displays RIP and Print jobs for all four print configurations, making it easier to track the status of multiple jobs.
For Roland customers who demand complete color control, Roland COLORIP 2.0 features a Color Transforms window that integrates all color controls. The new graphical feature makes it easy to edit all pertinent ICC Profiles, linearizations and ink limits. Roland COLORIP 2.0 also offers RIP & Print capability, enhanced color management, contour cutting and several unique layout options. In addition to Postscript jobs, the RIP lets graphics professionals print directly from TIFF, JPEG, EPS, PS, PDF 1.4 and DCS 2.0 files.
COLORIP 2.0 Features
- Easy-to-use interface
- Print directly from TIFF, JPEG, EPS, PS, PDF 1.4 and DCS 2.0 files.
- ICC profiles for Roland coated and uncoated medias
- Full Adobe® Postscript® 3(tm) compatibility
- CMYK plus LcLm and OrGr printing support
- Simultaneous RIP-and-Print capability
- Supports precision contour cutting
- Automatic or manual cropping, nesting and tiling
- Robust color management features
- Spot color replacement to fine tune custom colors
- Unlimited color databases to organize custom colors
- Built-in out-of-gamut alert
COLORIP 2.0 Availability
COLORIP 2.0 is currently shipping will all VersaCAMM, EX and Pro II Series inkjets. Beginning in December, current owners will be able to upgrade to the new bundled software free of charge.
VersaCAMM
The VersaCAMM is ideal for producing signs, banners and posters. The 30-inch inkjet printer/cutter uses an integrated media heating system and advanced Eco-SOL INK to print a wide range of outdoor durable, full-color graphics without any need for ventilation. Eco-Sol INK is both safe to use and virtually odor free.
The VersaCAMM can automatically contour cut printed graphics without reloading or repositioning them and also functions as a stand-alone vinyl cutter. This combination of printing and cutting in a single device significantly improves production speed and ease of use.
EX and Pro II Series
EX and Pro II Series inkjets can print up to 1440 x 1440 dpi with huge color gamut for fine art reproduction and photography. The wide format inkjets can also print up to 300 sqft/hr at 450 dpi to produce POP displays, signs, banners, and exhibits. Roland achieves this remarkable combination of speed and resolution with multiple high-speed CPUs, a built-in multitasking operating system and bundled state-of-the-art RIP software.
SOLJET EX printers and printer/cutters use Eco-SOL ink to print water-, scratch-, and UV-resistant outdoor graphics. Like the VersaCAMM, print/cut models automatically contour cut printed graphics without reloading or repositioning them and also function as a stand-alone vinyl cutter. The lineup also includes Hi-Fi JET Pro II printers, which use pigment or dye inks to produce everything from signs and banners to fine art giclées.
About Roland DGA
Roland DGA Corporation is the North and South American marketing, sales and service arm of Roland DG Corporation - a worldwide leader in the fine art, photography, sign making, graphic arts, engraving and 3D modeling industries. Established in 1983, Roland DGA serves as a two-way bridge between the manufacturing of dynamic technologies and the creative professionals who put these products into action.
Roland DGA is ISO-9002 certified, and Roland DG is ISO-9001 and 14001 certified. Major products include EX and Pro II Series inkjet printers and printer/cutters, ColorCAMM thermal transfer printer/cutters, CX series vinyl cutters, EGX series engravers, and 3D scanning and milling machines. Roland DGA headquarters are located in Irvine, CA, with international headquarters in Japan. For more information, please call (800) 542-2307 or visit the website at http://www.rolanddga.com.
Roland DGA
Contact: Will Curtis
15363 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA
Phone: 949-727-2100 or 800-542-2307
E-Mail: wcurtis@rolanddga.com
Website URL: www.rolanddga.com
