The manufacturer claims that in combination with the XR-640, which was launched in September, the new inks can produce high quality, large scale images in a shorter time than the machine's predecessor.
Rob Goleniowski, business manager for Roland’s sign and graphics division said: "There’s more flexibility with the resolutions so you can use that to speed things up, but it’s the overall package, which combines printer, ink and RIP that makes everything faster."
He added that the white inks were "as strong if not stronger" than other eco-solvent white inks on the market.
"The different formulation of the inks has improved their density and opacity. This makes them suitable for printing cheaper window graphics because there’s no need to apply a second coat."
The white ink costs £74.99 per 220cc cartridge and the metallic silver ink costs £169.99 per cartridge.
Goleniowski said the quality of the metallic ink made it cheaper in the long-run. "Because the vibrancy and glossiness of the metallic ink is high, you only need to use a bit to get a good metallic effect."
Last week, Roland also launched a free upgrade to its VersaWorks colour management software, which includes access to six pantone libraries.
"They save time and make it easier to get client’s colours right first time without having to map swatches or use spectrophotometers," he said.
