Engineered to Perform, Designed to Combine, Built to Profit
The GR2 vinyl cutter is the perfect choice if you’re a large format printer owner who’s looking to dramatically expand the scope of your business to include print-then-cut applications. It's also ideal for adding speed and cutting precision to cut only projects. Developed to meet the needs of print professionals in various industries, the GR2 has the functionality for a wide range of products.
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Vehicle Graphics
Accelerate your vehicle graphics production today and deliver perfect results to even more customers. You can offer a reliable vehicle graphics solution thanks to the precise tracking ability and the range of cutting force that lets you produce everything from window tinting to paint protection film. -
Signs, POP's Displays and Promos
Satisfy the needs of the most demanding customers with the versatility of the GR2. Its high blade force lets you cut tough materials like reflective vinyl without compromising on quality, and it can also deal with high-volume cutting projects for signs, retail promos, POP displays, wall graphics floor graphics, and other essential applications. -
Labels, Stickers and Decals
Cut quick labels and stickers in vinyl or cut full color stickers and labels as part of your print-then-cut workflow with a Roland DG printer. Maintain accuracy with advanced crop mark detection functionality and cut through heavy-duty laminate to produce durable prints, cut with absolute precision on the GR2. -
Heat Transfer Apparel
Add custom garment production to your applications with the GR2. With more downforce and accuracy, it enables you to work with a range of thicker, specialist vinyls like heavy flock, glitter coated, and other heat transfer materials— create high-end custom tees, jerseys and other garments.
A More Intelligent Cutting Operation with Roland DG AAS II
Install the Roland DG AASII positioning function plugin for Adobe® Illustrator® and CorelDRAW® design software to automatically add crop marks to your digitally produced designs. Prep your files with detailed crop mark instructions for a more intelligent cutting and print-then-cut operation in which the AAS II sensor on the GR2 cutter automatically scans crop marks and makes specific cutting adjustments during operation. The following features help you maintain cutting accuracy, especially on long production runs.
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Section Cutting
Automatically divide long plot data into sections for a faster and more efficient cutting operation.
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Auto Rotation
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Segmental Positioning
Automatically scan crop marks, one-by-one to recalibrate and adjust to material shifting.
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Multiple Copies
Duplicate images and cut multiple copies in a single job— flawlessly output stickers and other graphics in long runs and in neat and tidy batches. -
Key Features
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Easy integration with TrueVIS VF2-640 and other large-format Roland DG printers using VersaWorks 6 RIP software. -
A downforce of up to 600 gf expands your media capabilities to include high luminosity reflective sheets, sandblast mask, and other specialty materials. -
Cutting speeds that make a big difference to your business— cut with precision at 1,530 mm/s to increase your graphics output. -
Achieve precision with the overcut function that cuts perfect angles and sharp corners when cutting thick material. -
Reduce production errors with a combination of intuitive software, features, advanced machine sensors and crop-mark detection. -
Immediately expand your sign shop capabilities when you pair your large-format inkjet printer with a GR2 cutter.
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Included CutStudio Software
Roland's powerful CutStudio software provides the necessary tools to design and create professional custom cut graphics for a wide variety of applications, including signs, decorated apparel, vehicles, point-of-purchase materials, backlit display, and more. With CutStudio, it’s easy to draw and edit circles and curves, position text on lines, and import and cut files in a range of formats from popular design packages. The software includes a Windows driver, Windows plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW®, and Mac Plug-in® for Illustrator®. The result is a seamless, user-friendly operating environment
Additional Information
Model | GR2-640 | GR2-540 | |
Drive system Cutting mechanism |
Digital control servo motor Media-moving method |
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Acceptable material size (*1)(*2) | |||
Width: | Max. 70.1 in. (1,782 mm) Min. 1.97 in. (50 mm) |
Max. 62.7 in. (1,594 mm) Min. 1.97 in. (50 mm) |
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Thickness: | Thickness including backing paper is 0.8 mm (31.4 mil.) or less | ||
Roll weight: | 52.9 lb. (24 kg) | 44.1 lb. (20 kg) | |
Maximum cutting area | Width: 64 in. (1,627 mm) Length: 1,968 in. (50 m) |
Width: 54 in. (1,372 mm) Length: 1,968 in. (50 m) |
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Usable Tools | CAMM-1 series blade (including blades for flatbed use) | ||
Maximum cutting speed | 1.19 to 60 in./s (30 to 1,530 mm/s) | ||
Cutting force | 5 - 600 gf | ||
Mechanical resolution | 0.236 mil./step (0.006 mm/step) | ||
Software resolution | 0.98 mil./step (0.025 mm/step) | ||
Distance accuracy (*3) | Error of less than ±0.1% of distance traveled or 0.254 mm (10 mil.), whichever is greater | ||
Repeatability (*3)(*4)(*5) | 3.94 mil. (0.1 mm) or less | ||
Connectivity | Ethernet (automatic switching between 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX) USB 2.0 (FULL SPEED compliant) RS-232C |
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Replot memory | 32 MB | ||
Command system | HP-GL, HP-GL/2 compliant | ||
Power requirements | AC 100 to 240 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz | ||
Power consumption | Approx. 110 W | ||
Acoustic noise level | During operation 56 dB (A) or less During standby 40 dB (A) or less |
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Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) | 78.1 in. (W) x 30 in. (D) x 44.4 in. (H) 1,982 mm (W) x 756 mm (D) x 1,127 mm (H) |
68 in. (W) x 25.7 in. (D) x 44 in. (H) 1,711 mm (W) x 651 mm (D) x 1,111 mm (H) |
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Weight | 214 lb. (97 kg) | 133 lb. (60 kg) | |
Packaging dimensions | 87 in. (W) x 15.6 in. (D) x 34.7 in. (H) 2,200 mm (W) x 395 mm (D) x 880 mm (H) |
81 in. (W) x 15.6 in. (D) x 33.5 in. (H) 2,040 mm (W) x 395 mm (D) x 850 mm (H) |
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Packaging weight | 214 lb. (97 kg) | 188 lb. (85 kg) | |
Operating environment | Temperature: 15 to 30 °c (59 to 86 °F), Humidity: 25 to 75% RH (no condensation) |
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Accessories | USB cable, cutting pad, safe blade, dedicated stand, tweezers, user's manual, etc. |
1: Depending upon the type, material that is 500 mm (19.6 in.) or longer may shift during cutting.
*2: You may also be unable to cut some types of material.
*3: According to material and cutting conditions as specified by Roland DG Corporation.
*4: Excluding expansion/contraction of the material.
*5: Range for assured repetition accuracy:
- For media with a width exceeding 610 mm (24 in.): Length: 4,000 mm (157 in.)
- For media with a width of 610 mm (24 in.) or less: Length: 8,000 mm (314 in.)
Software
Operating System | Application Software | |
Roland DG VersaWorks6 Ver. 6.10.0※ | Windows® 10 (32/64 bit), Windows® 8.1 (32/64 bit) | -- |
Roland DG CutStudio | Windows® 10 (32/64 bit), Windows® 8.1 (32/64 bit) | -- |
Roland DG AASⅡPlug-in for Adobe Illustrator (Windows) | Windows® 10 (32/64 bit), Windows® 8.1 (32/64 bit) | Adobe Illustrator CC (2014) / CC (2015) / CC (2017) / CC (2018) / CC (2019)/ CC (2020) / CC (2021) |
Roland DG AASⅡ Plug-in for CorelDRAW (Windows) | Windows® 10 (32/64 bit), Windows® 8.1 (32/64 bit) | CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7, X8, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Every GR2 Series also comes with Roland DG’s industry-best customer service and support as well as a Three-Year Trouble-Free Warranty. Your success is our success, so you can rest assured we’ll be with you every step of the way to make sure you are fully satisfied with the performance of your Roland DG device.
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