Marabu, Roland DG Deliver Digital Flatbed Solution

Roland is supplying the hardware, while Marabu is providing the corresponding water-based digital printing inks.

Marabu and Roland DG EMEA unveiled a joint solution for industrial printing tasks, including operator control panels, overlays and front-panel foils – the Roland VS-300iS-GO flatbed printer.

Roland is supplying the hardware, while Marabu is providing the corresponding water-based digital printing inks – Maqua Jet DA-RGO.

The printer and inks are designed to complement commonly used media, screen printing techniques and production processes.

Maqua Jet DA-RGO inks are compatible with Marabu’s screen-printing inks Mara Switch MSW, Mara Star SR and Ultra Switch UVSW.

"Marabu and Roland DG joined forces to provide a dedicated solution for applications demanding the highest quality images and durability," said Matthias Schieber, Marabu's product manager for inkjet products. "The ink series Maqua Jet DA-RGO is a technically validated ink solution for industrial printing and at the same time, it’s designed to be combined with Marabu screen printing inks. Maqua Jet DA-RGO completes Marabu's technological leadership in industrial applications as a complimentary digital ink solution for hybrid workflows."

"The new VS-300iS-GO offers the best possible results in terms of quality, durability and efficiency and enables easy access to this profitable market with low investment costs and compact, easy operation," added Paul Willems, Roland DG’s director of Business Development and Product Management EMEA. "The VS-300iS-GO offers huge potential to PSP’s, servicing a wide range of markets, from medical, aerospace and defense, to gaming, appliances and consumer electronics."