Features

Specifications

 


3rd Generation Hi-Fi JET Delivers Unmatched Quality with Outstanding Productivity

New print head technology and Roland’s innovative engineering combine to make the Hi-Fi JET PRO groundbreaking in several ways. First, the device is the first wide format printer to offer variable droplet technology which enables the RIP to control 3 different droplet sizes for ultra high-resolution printing as well as enhanced color control. Second, the Hi-Fi JET PRO employs 8-color process printing, simultaneously providing the advantages of light cyan and light magenta for subtle changes in color transitions, plus orange and green for a greatly expanded color gamut. Third, the machine effectively prints in 1440x1440 dpi, delivering exceptional resolution. Finally, the combination of dual heads tuned for speed, a new improved RIP, and the ability to print double CMYK delivers three times the speed of the previous Hi-Fi JET.

 
     
   

Feature Highlights

  V8 Variable Droplet, 8-color-printing technology
  1440x1440 dpi print resolution
  PANTONE® Hexachrome® (certification ongoing)
  8- or double 4-color configuration options
  Brilliant dye or UV-stable pigment ink options
  Ethernet TCP/IP connectivity
  52”/42” print widths
  Roland ColorChoice® 4.0 RIP for Mac® & PC included

V8 Printing Technology™

Variable Droplet 
Variable droplet technology offers several advantages over fixed-dot or multi-drop on-demand inkjet printing. The primary advantages are:

Smoother transitions between colors: Because there are different combinations of droplet sizes, there are more available color droplet and dot mixes. For example, a Hi-Fi JET PRO can fire 3 different droplet sizes yielding nine different colors scenarios.

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9
S S S M M M L L L
S M L S M L S M L

The different droplet scenarios available with the Hi-Fi JET PRO are provided in the table above with the combination of small (S), medium (M), and large (L) droplet sizes.

Improved color matches: With CMYK, there is a large limitation on which colors you can match. By varying the droplet size, the Hi-Fi JET PRO can simulate more colors between reachable shades than either a four or six-color printer. 

8-Color
The Roland Hi-Fi JET PRO FJ-500 offers several printing options. The combination of CMYK + Light Cyan, Light Magenta plus Orange and Green sets a new standard for color gamut and in-gamut color transitions. Previously, there were distinct advantages for each ink setup.

CMYKLcLm: Offered smooth transitions and subtle pastel reproduction.
CMYKOG: Offered vivid colors and a wider gamut.

By combining both ink sets into one eight-color system, the Hi-Fi JET PRO offers the advantages of both light cyan and light magenta as well as the expanded gamut of orange and green.



The 20x magnification above of a Hi-Fi JET FJ-50 (on left) vs. a Hi-Fi JET PRO FJ-500 (on right) illustrates the dramatic improvement of V8 Printing Technology™. 8 colors combined with variable droplet technology improve on the award-winning Hi-Fi JET FJ-50 output capabilities.

Resolution & Speed
In addition to enhanced resolution and color fidelity, the Hi-Fi JET PRO also offers improved performance, making it the ideal production device. By adding a second print head, print nozzles have been increased to 96 from 64, providing a printing speed of 1.5 times the FJ-40 and FJ-50. Secondly, the actual print head travel speed has been increased. And finally, by running two sets of CMYK, printing speed is further increased to a blistering 127 square feet per hour in the 540 x 360 dpi mode.

Color Mode Print Mode Resolution Number of passes Speed (Sq. ft/hr)
4 Draft 540 x 360 dpi 3 127
4 Normal 720 x 720 dpi  8 75
4 Super 1080 x 1080 dpi 18 36
4 Variable Photo 1440 x 1440 dpi 32 16
8 Draft 540 x 360 dpi 3 79
8 Normal 720 x 720 dpi 8 42
8 Variable Normal 540 x 1080 dpi 9 30
8 Super 1080 x 1080 dpi 18 20
8 Variable Super 720 x 1440 dpi 16 17
8 Variable Photo 1440 x 1440 dpi 32 6


Ink Configuration Options

The FJ-500 can be set up in several different ink configurations, allowing more user options:

  Setup Configurations  Advantage
CMYK LcLmOG Pigment ink Absolute maximum quality, longevity and gamut
CMYK CMYK Pigment ink Speed plus longevity
CMYK CMYK Dye ink Speed and cost effectiveness
CMYK Pigment CMYK Dye Versatility


Connectivity


Parallel
The Hi-Fi JET PRO FJ-400/500 now has full ECP parallel port support. It is fully IEEE 1284 compliant and can achieve transmission speeds of 750 kb/s, which is more than double the FJ-50’s 350 kb/s. 

  FJ-50: 350 kb/s
  FJ-500: 750 kb/s (ECP)

Ethernet TCP/IP
Adding to connectivity options, the FJ-400/500 now comes standard with a built-in 10/100-Base TX port. This allows for TCP/IP connectivity with extremely fast transmission of data at 1.1 Mb/s. 

  FJ-500 (TCP/IP) 1.1 Mb/s
The Hi-Fi JET PRO may be connected with a direct Ethernet cable or across a network. The interface of the system and selected settings are accessed via a web browser.
 
     
   
Hi–Fi JET PRO (FJ-400/500) Specifications

MODEL

FJ-500

FJ-400

Printing technology Dual head, 96 nozzle Piezo Inkjet
Printing width 8-5/16 to 53-9/16 in. (210 to 1361 mm) 8-5/16 to 43-9/16 in. (210 to 1107 mm)
Width of material that can be cut off 8-5/16 to 54 in. (210 to 1371 mm) 8-5/16 to 44 in. (210 to 1117 mm)
Conditions for usable materials Maximum material thickness: 0.039 in. (1.0 mm) (When head is raised) 
Maximum diameter for roll material: 7-1/16 in. (180 mm) 
Core inner diameter for roll material: 2 in. (50.8 mm) or 3 in. (76.2 mm) 
Maximum weight for roll material: 44.1 lb. (20 kg)
Ink cartridges : Pigment Use only pigmented ink cartridges exclusively for use with the Hi-Fi JET. Capacity : 220 cc ±5 cc; Colors: The four colors black, cyan, magenta, and yellow or the eight colors black, cyan, magenta, yellow, orange, green, light cyan, and light magenta
Ink cartridges : Dye-based Use only dye ink cartridges exclusively for use with the Hi-Fi JET. Capacity : 220 cc ±5 cc;  Colors: Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black
Printing resolution 1440 x 1440 dpi / 720 x 1440 dpi / 540 x 1080 dpi / 
1080 x 1080 dpi / 720 x 720 dpi / 540 x 360 dpi
Print Margin Front edge: 2-13/16 in. (70 mm) , Rear edge: 4-1/4 in. (107 mm), Left and Right: 0 in. - 0.394 in. (0 mm-10 mm) variable, default: 0.394 in. (10 mm) 
Margin between pages: 0 in. - 7-7/8 in.( 0 mm - 200 mm) variable, default: 0.394 in.(10 mm)
Distance accuracy Error of less than ±0.3% of distance traveled, or 0.3 mm, whichever is greater (on Roland PET-film, print travel: 39-3/8 in.(1 m))
Printing heads cleaning Automatic cleaning and manual cleaning
Interface Bi-directional parallel interface (compliant with IEEE 1284: ECP mode) and Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-TX 
Instruction system RD-RTL, RD-PJL
Power consumption Printing mode Maximum: 1.3A/100V—240V ±10% 50/60 Hz Standby mode Maximum: 0.5A/100V—240V ±10% 50/60 Hz
Acoustic noise level Printing mode 60dB (A) or less (According to ISO7779) Standby mode 40dB (A) or less (According to ISO7779)
Dimensions (With Stand) 88-7/16 in. [W] x 29-3/16 in. [D] x 48-7/8 in. [H]
(2246 mm [W] x 740 mm [D] x 1241 mm [H])
78-7/16 in. [W] x 29-3/16 in. [D] x 48-7/8 in. [H]
(1992 mm [W] x 740 mm [D] x 1241 mm [H])
Weight (With Stand) 257.9 lb. (117 kg) 238.1 lb. (108 kg)
Environment Power on : Temperature: 59 to 89.6 oF(15 to 32 oC), Humidity: 35 to 80% (non-condensing) 
Power off : Temperature: 41 to 104 oF( 5 to 40 oC), Humidity: 20 to 80% (non-condensing)
Included items FJ-500/400 main unit: 1, stand setup with casters:1, media guide: 1, media cover: 1, stays: 2 (for place the media guide), bolts (large): 14, bolts (small): 4, hexagonal wrench (M6): 1, pipe: 1, media flanges: 2, flange retaining pins: 2, washers: 6, drain bottle: 1, replacement blade for separating knife: 1, cleaning kit: 1 (cleaning sticks: 10, tweezers: 1 pair, and sponges: 10), power cord: 1,Roland-PrintServer CD-ROM: 1, Roland-PrintServer Software Quick Installation: 1, Roland-PrintServer for Macintosh users: 1, Roland ColorChoice® CD-ROM: 1, Roland ColorChoice® installation guide: 1, User's Manual: 1, and Unpacking, Assembly, and Installation Guide: 1