SignMaster Systems has sold the first Roland SOLJET PRO4 XF-640 in the UK to Simon Platt of Pumpkin Print on day one of Sign & Digital UK 2013.

Roland DG's 64-inch SOLJET PRO4 XF-640 -aka The Beast - is the company’s fastest wide format printer to date. It incorporates next generation dual print heads, a redesigned take-up and pinch roller systems, plus a host of other advanced features for high quality imaging at a maximum print speed of 102m2/hr.

On the sale, SignMaster's managing director, Phil George, comments, "We are delighted to have unleashed the beast on the UK market...  It's been a great start to the show."

[Photo shows SignMaster's Sarah Fenna (L) and Pumpkin Patch's Simon Platt (R)]