The best Roland machine in my op. is the VP-print and cut. Two year warranty aside, if you maintain it correcly, there is no reason it won't last you 4 years before the first minor problem. The SP's were riddled with little quirks and would be my next to last choice being.....anything other than Roland. Guys, let's keep this thread on the up and up for Fareed and offer him some thoughts on his questions.
Just a side note to Fareed, Non-roland inks void the warranty. The other thing that can void it is head strikes. Make sure you keep the print area clear of debris and use material that is not overly thick or has a tendancy to curl. Keep us posted!