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Sign-A-Rama, one of the world’s largest sign franchises with over 700 retail outlets in 34 countries, has selected the Roland SOLJET SC-540EX printer/cutter for use in its full-service sign stores. All Sign-A-Rama locations create and install vehicle-boat-aircraft lettering, window graphics, magnetics, yard signs, banners, neon, nameplates, and many other diverse and creative signs and sign services. For the fifth consecutive year, Sign-A-Rama has been named the top sign franchise in Entrepreneur magazine’s annual Franchise 500 list.David Goward, Roland senior vice president and general manager, says, "Sign-A-Rama has set the standard for sign shops around the world with quality craftsmanship and first-class customer service. We are thrilled Sign-A-Rama selected the SC-540EX for its new franchises. It’s a real testament to the value of Roland inkjet technology."
Jim Tatem, Sign-A-Rama Support Services vice-president, says, "Roland has been a cornerstone of the sign industry for the past 20 years. The new EX Series offers production speed, photorealistic print quality and bulletproof reliability. Its print/cut technology and advanced Eco-SOL INK will help our sign stores generate new business and delight existing customers."
Roland Eco-SOL INK enables VersaCAMM and SOLJET EX inkjets to print directly onto both uncoated and coated media. The SOLJET EX Series includes the 104-inch SJ-1000EX, the 74-inch SJ-740EX, the 64-inch SJ-640EX and the 54-inch SC-540EX. All four inkjets use Eco-SOL INK with an integrated heating system to print durable outdoor graphics on both coated and uncoated materials. They are ideal for the production of signs, banners, POP displays and vehicle wraps.
The SC-540EX can also automatically contour cut printed graphics without reloading or repositioning and can function as a stand-alone vinyl cutter. The Quadralign four-point optical registration system automatically realigns the cutting path and compensates for skew and distortion.
"Combining the printing and cutting technology was a major selling point considering the placement of Roland equipment in a Sign-A-Rama store. We will continue to use a separate stand-alone cutter for our vinyl signage production, while utilising the SC-540EX for the printing and cutting of all of the stores’ digital graphics," says Tatem.
