Roland VP540 ???

[kustom.printing]

How long as the VP been out and how long till the next model.

Will it be like SP540 to SP540v or Sp540v to Vp540 is the Vp540i the equivalent to Sp540v.

 

[mac_man_luke]

VP540i = VP540 with firmware upgrade so no difference

 

[kustom.printing]

So when will the next real update be and will it be sp540 to sp540v or a bigger jump like SP540 to VP540.

 

[mac_man_luke]

well seeing as the vp540i just came out id say at least a few years - intelligent pass is quite an upgrade (and roland were kind enough to give it to vp540 users)

 

[kustom.printing]

How long has the Vp been out, I thought it was about 2 years or more and how long did the Sp series last.

 

[blackicefx]

Also interested. Is it worth upgrading from an SP-300v to the VPi-540? Aside from the size upgrade, is the intelligent pass firmware addition worth the extra $$ or should I wait for the next physical upgrade like Shaun is referring to?

Matthew
BlackIceFX

 

[kustom.printing]

From information that I have found the Sp300 was released in 2003, in 2004 the SP540v was released.

In q4 2007 the Vp series was launched, this should mean we have at least 2 years before the next release.

The i upgrade may be the equivalent of BMW's middle model upgrade.

Please correct me if this is wrong.

 

[bigben]

hmmmm... interesting post. I'm on the market to buy a printer...

 

[Pacific Coast Sign]

If you're spending the money for a VP540i spend the additional to upgrade to the XC540....VERY well worth the money....increased speed, 6 color (or CMYK+white), comes with 3 large heaters and a heavy duty take-up system!

 

[kustom.printing]

The VP540 cost us £12600 ($20578), XC540 would cost £17500 ($28580) at £1 - $1.63.

We did not have the money, I would rather my first system be a 4 head machine, less problems - extra maintenance and warranty cost, I also only needed the quality of a 4 colour machine, anymore would have been overkill.

I saved £4900 or $8002, don't get me wrong if you could use the extra print quality which I may in the future and the heaters would come in handy, I will upgrade in the future.

Does anyone know if my time scale sounds about right with the upgrade every 4 years.

 

[Pacific Coast Sign]

Your time line is about right. I agree with you on spending thrifty...make the printer earn it's keep then upgrade. It's all in how much printing and what your customer base includes. The 4 color printer is great for most applications and great print quality too.

 

[design unfolds]

HI Shaunp505050, i have been looking for new VP540i for a long time. Since the price rise early this year. I could not been able to find anything cheaper than £13750. It will be great if you don't mind messaging me where can i find it for £12600 in UK. Thanks!