Roland VG2 640 vs XR640

[ISG Graphics]

We've an XR-640 for five years and another for five years before it. We absolutely love the machines! True work horse and rarely any issues. Sadly Roland has discontinued them so we're considering either the VG2 but the reviews have been mixed to say the least. Primarily complaints are that it's slower than the XR series and quality of the machine (not the output) is not the same. Wondering if we should consider an alternative to Roland.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[balstestrat]

Get an epson.

 

[rjssigns]

We've an XR-640 for five years and another for five years before it. We absolutely love the machines! True work horse and rarely any issues. Sadly Roland has discontinued them so we're considering either the VG2 but the reviews have been mixed to say the least. Primarily complaints are that it's slower than the XR series and quality of the machine (not the output) is not the same. Wondering if we should consider an alternative to Roland.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

What about refurbishing what you have? Be in it for less than the cost of new and you won't have to learn a new printer. I bet that SolventInkjet guy could help ya out.

 

[ISG Graphics]

That's a consideration to reburbish, I'll have to look into the cost. Right now it's still in perfect working condition but I'm afraid now that the warranty is expired if the print heads start going out it will be a fortune. And we're a busy shop but just one printer so can't afford down time

 

[victor bogdanov]

I have 2 rolands SG2 (wait time on VG2 was too long) doing 15k sq/ft per month each for over a year with 0 problems. not the fastest printers, new TR2 inks are a huge upgrade over previous roland inks I was using (versacamm)