RF-640 8 Colour

Overview

Stun your clients with colour. Deliver head-turning, high-impact graphics which exceed colour expectations time and again.

The VersaEXPRESS RF-640 8 Colour printer offers the widest colour gamut in its class for outdoor durable graphics, delivering stunning quality print with CMYK plus Light Black, Red, Green and Orange ink configuration.

Achieve More Colours Than Your Competition

Quite simply, the RF-640 8 Colour is the best in its class so you can offer your clients unbeatable colour output. With the RF-640 8 Colour eco-solvent printer up to 99% of Pantone® + Solid Coated is within gamut*.

*Internal tests show up to 99% Pantone®+ Solid Coated in Gamut. Pantone® references taken from Adobe Illustrator CC 2018 Pantone®+ Solid Coated Color Book. Results may vary depending on media.

Hassle-Free, Super-Accurate Colour Matching

Easily and accurately match and reproduce colours difficult to achieve with conventional inks.

The winning combination of the RF-640 8 Colour ink configuration and the VersaWorks 6 RIP software’s advanced colour replacement function and extensive Color Book compatibility deliver effortless colour management so you can match colours with ease.

Ideal for corporate branding, including difficult-to-colour-match sports and consumer goods brands.

Advanced Print Technology for Stunning Print Results

The VersaEXPRESS RF-640 8 Colour boasts a range of advanced features to ensure you deliver competition-beating graphics which turn heads for all the right reasons. A gold-plated print head reduces static and optimises print quality. Variable dot control produces ink droplets of up to seven different sizes for precise, detailed graphics, superb photographic reproduction, smooth gradations and excellent contrast. And with Roland Intelligent Pass Control precisely placing dots between passes, ensures exceptional solid colours and optimal image quality in all print modes.

Achieve Superb Results with Eco-Solvent Ink

Never say no to a client again – with its unique configuration of CMYK plus Light Black, Red, Green and Orange eco-solvent ink, the VersaEXPRESS RF-640 8 Colour achieves the widest colour gamut in its class so you can deliver more colours than ever before. You can satisfy the most exacting corporate clients with precise colour reproduction on branded applications, as well as delivering incredible photographic reproduction and brilliant image quality.

Eco-solvent inks produce rich, vibrant colours that other inks simply can’t match and provide up to 3 years outdoor durability for all colours.* Quick-drying and compatible with a huge range of media, the RF-640 8 Colour’s eco-solvent inks combine unsurpassed print performance with unparalleled application versatility.

*The lifespan for outdoor use is based on accelerated weather testing. Results may vary depending on the location, media and application. Lamination may be required for some applications.

Includes Latest VersaWorks 6 RIP Software

VersaWorks 6 expands your print capabilities and maximises the power of your Roland devices with the latest features to enhance the world’s most popular RIP software.

• HARLEQUIN RIP dual-core engine and native 64-bit processing – effective processing of PDFs with shadows and transparencies
• Icon-based interface with drag-and-drop functionality
• Five print queues and the ability to save and store unlimited queue settings
• Special Color Plate Generation – auto-generate White, Gloss and other ink layers
• Built-in Pantone and Roland Color spot colour libraries
• Printer Color Matching function works in combination with the VW-S1 density measurement device
• Job Assistant Tool to prepare files for a Roland Cutter
• Perform Spot Color replacement using the Roland EGS Color System Library

Quick-dry prints with an Integrated Two-Stage Heating System

A built-in two-stage integrated heater system quick-dries even high coverage prints for immediate collection by the take-up unit, finishing and installation. This advanced system accommodates a wide range of media and precisely controls the correct amount of heat for each application to deliver outstanding results every time

Print with Confidence, Even When You’re Not There

For trouble-free unattended printing, the RF-640 8 Colour features Roland OnSupport which sends email alerts to your computer or smart phone when ink is running low or a job has been completed. With the Roland Printer Assist app, free to download from the Apple App Store, you can also remotely manage common printer functions such as power on/off, test printing and machine cleaning from your iPad* tablet.

*iPad is a trademark of Apple inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Technical Specifications

Μodel		RF-640 8 Colour
Printing technology		Piezoelectric inkjet
Acceptable media	Width	259 to 1625 mm (10.2 to 64 in.)
	Thickness	Max. 1.0 mm (39 mil) with liner
	Roll outer diameter	Max. 210 mm (8.3 in.)
	Weight	Max. 40 kg (88 lb)
	*Core diameter^1**	76.2 mm (3 in.) / 50.8 mm (2 in.)
Media take-up system		Max. 210 mm (8.3 in.) outer diameter / Max. 50 kg (110 lb) weight
*Printing width^2**		Max. 1615 mm (63.6 in.)
Ink	Type	ECO-SOL MAX 3 500 ml cartridges, INKU EGS 500 ml cartridges
	Colours	8 colours (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Black, Red, Green, Orange)
Print resolution (dots per inch)		Max. 1440 dpi
*Distance accuracy^3**		Error of less than ± 0.3 % of distance travelled, or ± 0.3 mm, whichever is greater.
*Media heating system^4**		Print heater set temperature: 30 to 45°C (86 to 113°F) Dryer set temperature: 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F)
Connectivity		Ethernet (10 BASE-T / 100 BASE-TX, automatic switching)
Power-saving function		Automatic sleep feature
Power requirements		AC 100 to 120 V ± 10% 8.1A, 50/60 Hz or AC 220 to 240 V ± 10% 4.1A, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	During operation	Approx. 1070 W
	Sleep mode	Approx. 31 W
Acoustic noise level	During operation	62 dB (A) or less
	Sleep mode	49 dB (A) or less
Dimensions (with stand)		2575 (W) x 795 (D) x 1270 (H) mm (101.4 x 31.1 x 50 in.)
Weight (with stand)		140 kg (309 lb)
Environment	*Power on ^5**	Temperature: 15° to 32°C (59° to 90°F) (20°C [68°F] or more recommended) /Humidity: 35 to 80%RH (no condensation)
	Power off	Temperature: 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F) / Humidity: 20 to 80%RH (no condensation)
Included items		RIP Software, exclusive stands, power cable, media clamps, media holder, replacement blades for separation knife, User’s Manual, etc.

Print modes	Resolution	Pass	Speed
High Speed	360 x 720	6	10.5 sqm/hr
	360 x 720	8	8.1 sqm/hr
	540 x 720	10	6 sqm/hr
	540 x 720	12	5.4 sqm/hr
Standard	720 x 720	10	6 sqm/hr
Standard	720 x 720	12	5.4 sqm/hr
High Quality	1440 x 720	12	3.2 sqm/hr
		16	2.3 sqm/hr
		20	1.8 sqm/hr

*1 The media holder of this machine is exclusively for media with a paper tube (core) inner diameter 76.2 mm (3 in.). To use 50.8 mm (2 in.) media, the optional media flanges are required.
*2 The length of printing is subject to the limitations of the program.
*3 Media type: Media specified by Roland DG Corp. Temperature: 25°C (77°F), humidity: 50%. Roll media must be loaded correctly. Excluding expansion/contraction of the media. Not assured when the print heater or dryer is used. All corrections or adjustment function of this machine have been made properly. Print travel: 1 m.
*4 Warm-up is required after power up. This may require 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the operating environment. Depending on the ambient temperature and media width, the pre-set temperature may fail to be reached.
*5 Operating environment.
Specifications, designs and dimensions listed may be subject to change without notice.

VersaWorks 6 System Requirements
Operating System	Windows® 10 (32/64 bit), Windows® 8.1 (32/64 bit), Windows® 7 Ultimate/Professional (32/64 bit)
Hard-disk file system	NTFS Format
CPU	Intel Core™ 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz or faster recommended
RAM	2GB or more recommended
Video card and monitor	A resolution of 1280 x 1024 or more recommended
Free hard disk space	40 GB or more recommended
Optical drive	DVD-ROM
Ethernet Connection	100 mbps
Other	Internet connection recommended

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