Roland DGA Corp., Irvine, CA, formed an Industrial Products Team to support distribution and marketing for the company’s AdvancedJET AJ-1000 104-in. (2642-mm) industrial grand-format printer. Joe Dawson leads the team, which will work closely with Roland’s authorized AJ-1000 resellers to target the industrial inkjet market. The team will focus on large-format print-for-pay shops and other businesses involved in high-volume production of outdoor-durable graphics. 

The AJ-1000 features a maximum production speed of 968 sq ft/hr, a precision print mode of 484 sq ft/hr, and resolution up to 720 x 720 dpi. It prints six-color images on coated and uncoated media and reportedly offers superior ink bonding and resistance to scratches, weather, and alcohol. For more information, contact Roland DGA Corp., 15363 Barranca Pkwy., Irvine, CA 92618-2216, 949-727-2100, 800-542-2307, fax: 949-727-2112, Web: www.rolanddga.com.