The VS-300 availabilty?

[Colin]

On the Roland web site, it states (at the bottom of the page) that the VersaCamm VS series is available in a 30" version only at "Imprintables Warehouse".

I find this very odd. Why is it only available there and not through any or every other Roland dealer?




Also, the Imprintables site suggests or implies that a take-up is included on the VS:

"Redesigned - professional take up system, print head protection, new wiper system, state of the art print technology"

Is that true, or is the take-up an extra option on the VS as it is on the SP?

 

[Colin]

...anybody?

 

[Mike_Koval]

The take up-system is not included with the VS units, but it is available for add on.

It is correct, we are currently the only dealer selling the VS-300 in the states. Stahls Canada is the only dealer in Canada selling the unit.

Everything is the same with the 300's as far as inner workings and ink set up modes. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at any time.

Thank you.

 

[Colin]

Thanks for the reply.

Two questions:


Why would Roland use only one or two distributors for the 30"?

What has been improved on the take-up?



Cheers.

 

[Mike_Koval]

To answer the question of us and Stahls Canada being the only distributors of the 30" units...we are one of Roland's top distributors of print/cut systems and one of the few specializing in apparel decoration, which the 30" fits perfectly. They have entrusted us to best handle the sales of these units because of the market thy fit and the ability to service units through out the country with our sales/service force.

For the take up system, it is more the media handling capabilities that have been improved. The new units have the ability to accept heavier rolls because of updated media flanges.

 

[Colin]

Thanks again for the reply.

I'm trying to decide between the SPi and the VS, so if White & Metallic inks are not a need for me, and the higher print speed of the VS is not all that important because I am not a high-production shop, would you say that the slightly better print quality of the VS over the SPi justifies the extra expense? Is there anything else that the VS has over the SP?

 

[Mike_Koval]

I would say that if you have the budget, go for the VS. There is a difference in print quality, seven drop sizes as apposed to three. You also receive an extra year of warranty when registering your printer and using Roland Ink only. And the print speed you gain is nice to have. You know as they say, time is money.

I can also say, that you wont be disappointed with the SP unit either. They are still great machines at a nice price. You wont be limiting your self as to what you can print either, especially since you don't have a need for metallic or white. We still push out quite a few of the SP units because of the price.

 

[Colin]

I would say that if you have the budget, go for the VS. There is a difference in print quality, seven drop sizes as apposed to three.

I can imagine that being an issue for "fine prints" like actual artwork etc, but does it really come into play for signs & decals?

You also receive an extra year of warranty when registering your printer and using Roland Ink only.

I've wondered why they only give half the warranty time on the SP. Seems odd.

And the print speed you gain is nice to have. You know as they say, time is money.

I guess you didn't notice my signature below. :Big Laugh

I can also say, that you wont be disappointed with the SP unit either. They are still great machines at a nice price. You wont be limiting your self as to what you can print either, especially since you don't have a need for metallic or white. We still push out quite a few of the SP units because of the price.

Yes, the jump in price for the VS seems a little much. C'mon Roland.



Thanks for the input.

 

[Mike_Koval]

I would say it really depends on your customers expectations as well as yours. In my opinion, there is a noticeable difference in half tones, gradients and actual photographic prints. With your solid colors, I would say the differences aren't as noticeable to someone who is not doing any sort of printing.

 

[Colin]

I just learned that the VS is designed to work more connectedly with the Roland Take-Up. Apparently it will allow you to do that large volume Print & Cut job with the Take-Up, whereas the SP won't do that. Is that correct?