Mimaki or Roland

[Letterbox Mike]

The new VS640 has upgraded flanges and seven pinch rollers, but I dont know how it compares to the Mimaki.

FWIW the JV33-160 has 20 sets of two rollers, so 40 total rollers on the media, spaced about 1.5". It helps grab and pull heavy or stubborn material and really helps minimize or completely eliminate media buckling.

 

[SOA]

initially the lamination does take away some shine, but its just silvering mainl, next day or so its fine.

 

[printmaster]

Ill look into the Mimaki a bit more but 20-25% more expensive in total
is putting us off a bit.

 

[grafixemporium]

Make sure you account for the takeup system. I believe the Mimaki comes with a takeup system. You have to buy the Roland extra.

 

[BALLPARK]

Overall, I think the Roland XC-540 is the best printer on the market under $30K.

Once you go over that amount, it really is determined on what you are trying to print and how fast.

 

[printmaster]

Roland VS-640 fully loaded is now around 5000 - 5500 euros cheaper than JV33 with standalone cutter