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 six-color configuration, ECO-SOL MAX comes in CMYKLcLm ink sets (220ml or 440ml cartridges).  White ECO-SOL MAX is also available in 220ml cartridges for XC-540s equipped with the White Ink Option (CMYK+W). ECO-SOL MAX graphics are water and UV resistant up to 3 years outdoors*.

The XC-540 was designed with high-volume production in mind and comes standard with a protective removable tray for Roland’s 440ml ECO-SOL MAX cartridges. The XC-540 and VersaWorks 2.0 monitor ink levels in both 220ml or 440ml cartridges and post a warning when levels run low.

* 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.

4. Roland Intelligent Pass Control Technology

First introduced in Roland XJ printers, Roland’s proprietary Roland Intelligent Pass Control™ consists of a combination of firmware and software advancements plus optimized machine stability to reduce ink bleed and irregular feeding between passes.  The result is improved print quality and throughput while virtually eliminating banding.  With Roland Intelligent Pass Control™, the XC-540 is now up to twice as fast in Standard print mode when printing on vinyl*. In all print modes, XC-540 graphics reflect stunning image quality with exceptionally smooth gradations and flawless solid colors.

* Print speeds vary depending on the media and print mode selected.

5. Precision Firing Pattern

The XC-540 precisely controls droplet placement in both the print head travel and paper feed directions to provide up to 1440 x 1440 dpi resolution. It uses a digital servomotor to control the media and features Piezo print heads. Variable droplet technology uses micro-precise ink droplets of three different sizes depending on the type of output. This state-of-the-art technology delivers truly breathtaking output with beautifully smooth, dot-free tones even at high print speeds.

When printing at higher speeds, many printers can produce only low density color with severely reduced image quality. Roland’s unique Precision Firing Pattern was designed to achieve the highest printing speeds possible while maintaining vibrant, high-density colors.

To achieve this, the XC-540’s Precision Firing Pattern uses Light Ink Control, a powerful VersaWorks feature that reduces the impact of banding in bi-directional modes and of white banding caused by slight feeding errors. The feature raises ink density by increasing the ratio of Lc and Lm, resulting in smaller spaces between the landed dots.

The XC-540 takes advantage of this advanced firing pattern for unparalleled image quality in every print mode. In addition, Roland’s in-line head configuration eliminates the need for lengthy calibration procedures and costly down time.

To further ensure the highest print quality, VersaWorks supports industry standard ICC profiles. In addition, VersaWorks comes with several Roland media profiles and is compatible with profiles created through standard profiling packages. An updated list of profiles can be accessed through the Roland@NET service.

6. White ECO-SOL MAX Ink Option

Roland’s SOLJET PRO III XC-540 can be configured in five color CMYK+W featuring White ECO-SOL MAX ink for bold white ink applications on both coated and uncoated materials. The advanced ink comes in 220ml no-mess cartridges and is virtually odor free, making it easier than ever to print high quality white floods, highlights, text, graphics and gradations onto a variety of media options.

The XC-540 has been engineered for flexible production and allows users to take advantage of five printing options: single-color White, four-color CMYK, and five-color CMYK+W, W+CMYK and CMYK+W+CMYK. When white ink printing is selected in VersaWorks, the printer outputs at 720x1440 dpi. In this mode, white ink graphics print at 38.8 sqft./hr. (high-quality W-Pass) and CMYK images print at 57 sqft./hr. (high-quality). For increased productivity, standard color (CMYK) applications can be printed at accelerated speeds of up to 301 sqft./hr. in high-speed 540x360 dpi mode.