The EDP awards recognise the best and most innovative digital printing products for the previous twelve months based on the following criteria: efficiency, performance, quality/price ratio, design and ease of use. The EDP's judging committee is comprised of independent consultants, editors, engineers and other top industry professionals across Europe. Products launched in the European market from March 2006 through March 2007 are eligible for the award.
John Wall, Roland DG Australia marketing manager says, "It is an honor to receive this award which recognises the outstanding innovation behind the Roland AdvancedJET AJ-1000. The AJ-1000 brings tremendous value to digital printing professionals everywhere and particularly to those looking to expand their businesses by offering a wider range of printing services to their clients. At a very competitive price point, the AJ-1000 combines high-speed performance and advanced features that make it ideal for both high-volume production runs and on-demand jobs. The AJ-1000 is also a very easy printer to operate and maintain, allowing shops to easily produce grand-format jobs in-house instead of outsourcing them to competitors."
The 104" AdvancedJET AJ-1000, has a maximum production speed of 968 sqft./hr. and a precision print mode of 484 sqft./hr.
It is ideal for high-volume applications including banners, billboards, outdoor signage and other durable graphics. The AJ-1000 produces brilliant six-color CMYK+LcLm graphics on both coated and uncoated media, offering superior ink bonding, scratch resistance and alcohol resistance for outstanding outdoor durability.
In addition, the AJ-1000 features high-capacity 1 litre ink cartridges for seamless unattended printing, an advanced ink delivery system that allows replacement of cartridges without pausing, and a robust media handling system for rolls weighing up to 220 pounds. An automated intelligent maintenance system keeps print heads performing optimally.
