Which Roland TrueVIS Printer is Right for Your Business? A Quick Range Overview

Roland XG-640: The Flagship of the TrueVIS Range

Choose Roland XG-640 for: 

• Maximum Speed
• High-Volume Output
• All-in-One Print & Cut

The XG-640 is built for businesses that need serious production capability, offering the fastest throughput in the range. Combining printing with contour cutting, this all-in-one powerhouse is sure to keep workflows moving no matter how busy things get. It’s suited to high-resolution signage, vehicle graphics, retail displays and interior décor work.

Key strengths:

• High-speed performance — up to 76 m²/hr, delivering class-leading throughput across the portfolio.
• TR3 eco-solvent inks with an expanded eight-colour inkset, including dense white for improved opacity
• Smooth gradients and consistent colour for quality-critical work
• All-in-one print-and-cut design for efficient, space-saving production

Roland VG4-640 – The Eco-Solvent Superstar

Choose the Roland VG4-640 for: 

• Vibrant Signage
• Mid-Volume
• Precision Cutting

The VG4 takes the next step in the popular VG range, building on the VG3's success with a host of enhancements designed to boost productivity. There’s a new and improved printhead for faster, sharper results, upgraded TR3 inks to improve colour accuracy, and a useful Direct Print feature for streamlined production.

Keeping the same print-and-cut versatility but with new perforation functionality, this printer is a stand-out option for busy print rooms, opening up potentially lucrative opportunities including floor stickers, banners and signage.

Key strengths:

• New printhead and inks for fully enhanced print performance
• Perforation capability expands application opportunities
• Direct Print functionality improves efficiency
• All-in-one print-and-cut powerhouse

XP-640: Serious Throughput, Stunning Colour

Choose the Roland XP-640 for:

• Expanded Gamut
• Fast Turnaround
• Banner Production

The XP-640 is designed to handle demanding workloads where both turnaround time and print quality really matter. It’s a high-speed printer, using an expanded eco-solvent inkset that includes red, green and orange to deliver vibrant, accurate results across signage, wraps and retail graphics.

In banner mode, it can handle CMYK prints at speeds of up to 76 m²/hr, making it a strong choice for busy environments that rely on consistent, high-volume output.

Key strengths:

• Eco-solvent inks ensure great indoor and outdoor results
• Designed for high-speed printing to keep up with busy workflows
• Newly added ink colours offer an expanded gamut
• Great for high-quality signage, wraps and retail graphics

AP-640: Resin Printing for Real Sustainability

Choose the Roland AP-640 for: 

• Eco-Conscious
• Interior Decor
• Instant Drying

The AP-640 is Roland’s most sustainability-focused printer, designed to offer a more environmentally responsible approach to everyday print work. Using low-emission, water-based resin inks, it supports cleaner, more comfortable printing while still delivering the quality you’d expect from a TrueVIS machine.

With the ability to run a wide range of media — including PVC-free options — it’s a strong choice for print rooms focused on indoor-safe, eco-conscious production where finish and reliability still matter.

Key strengths:

• Eco-friendly water-based resin inks with low VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
• Dual staggered printheads for improved print accuracy and smooth gradients
• Fast drying and ready-to-finish prints with renowned TrueVIS quality
• Excellent versatility - great for PVC-free media, interior décor, vehicle graphics, signage and more

SG3: Print-and-Cut Eco-Solvent Simplicity

Choose the Roland SG3 for: 

• Compact Footprint
• Everyday Graphics
• Entry-Level Budget

The SG3 is ideal for print rooms that want to maximise space and efficiency, combining printing and contour cutting in a single, all-in-one machine. It’s well-suited to everyday sign and graphics production, making it easy to produce labels, decals, stickers and short-run signage across a wide range of media.

Using eco-solvent inks, this printer is particularly strong for outdoor work and flexible materials such as vinyl and banner films.

The SG3 is a reliable print-and-cut workhorse, well-suited to general sign-making and advertising, where everyday efficiency is the priority.

Key strengths:

• Offering printing and contour cutting in one machine
• Great everyday performance across a variety of media
• Ideal for sign shops and small businesses due to compact footprint
• Cost-effective investment

MG3 & LG3: Print-and-Cut UV Versatility

Choose the Roland MG3 & LG3 for: 

• Instant UV Cure
• Rigid Media
• Textured Graphics

These two models are ideal for print shops that want to handle a wide mix of jobs with fast turnaround. Using UV LED technology, prints are cured instantly, so there’s no waiting time, and finishing can start straight away. 

Suitable for both flexible media and thin rigid substrates, they enable applications such as stickers, packaging prototypes, textured graphics, interior décor, and high-quality signage — all from one compact system.

Each model serves a slightly different role: 

• The MG3 is a strong everyday UV print-and-cut option, well-suited to general signage, promotional graphics and mixed workloads where versatility and ease of use are key.

• The LG3 is designed for more quality-driven work, using enhanced printheads and a wider colour gamut to deliver finer detail, smoother gradients and more accurate colour for premium graphics and close-view applications.

Key strengths:

• Both models offer printing and contour cutting in one machine
• Durable, instant-dry UV technology for fast and efficient workflows
• Can handle some rigid substrates – allowing businesses to diversify their offering with ease
• Popular with sign shops and small businesses

The Papergraphics Verdict

“With the TrueVIS range, Roland has created a portfolio of compact printers to suit most print requirements. Whether your business is prioritising high-speed production, sustainable signage, or simply needs a compact all-in-one to handle whatever jobs your customers throw at it, there’s a solution in the range to suit."

"Roland’s trusted build quality, reliable ink systems and software integration are all backed by decades of experience – the only difficulty is deciding which model is right for you.” – Graham De Kock, Technical Manager at Papergraphics.

If you would like to learn more about the range or need some help choosing the perfect printer for your business, please get in touch!

Call us on 0345 1300 772 or email info@paper-graphics.com.