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Roland DG Wide Format Printers: Complete History & All Models
Every Roland DG wide format press — from the first SP-300V eco-solvent through the TrueVIS VG3 and SG3, VersaUV, and EJ series. Japan's most versatile wide format brand and India guide.
Roland DG
Roland DG Corporation · Hamamatsu, Japan · Est. 1981 · Spin-off from Roland Corporation (musical instruments)
Roland DG Corporation was established in 1981 as a spin-off from Roland Corporation (the musical instrument company). Despite sharing the Roland name and Japanese heritage, Roland DG has no business relationship with Roland offset presses (manroland). Roland DG's business is entirely wide format printing, engraving, and cutting — they are one of the world's most recognised wide format brands with a particularly strong position in the India signage, vehicle wrap, and label market.
1981
Roland DG founded, Hamamatsu
TrueVIS
Current flagship brand
VersaWORKS
Integrated RIP software
2,000+
Estimated Roland DG units in India
Eco-Solvent Series
Roland DG Eco-Solvent Printers — SP, XJ, RF, VG Series
The most-sold Roland DG product type in India
Why eco-solvent dominates India's outdoor signage market
Eco-solvent inks are petroleum-based inks with lower VOC content than traditional solvent inks — they can be used indoors with ventilation, produce durable outdoor prints (2–5 years), and work on a wide range of vinyl, banner, and film media. In India, eco-solvent is the dominant technology for outdoor advertising, vehicle wraps, building wraps, retail banners, and exhibition graphics because it combines affordability, durability, and wide media compatibility. Roland DG's eco-solvent range — particularly the RF and VG series — has the widest India dealer network of any eco-solvent brand. Roland DG India ↗
| Model | Years | Width | Inks | India significance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP-300V / SP-540V | 2004 – 2012 | 30" / 54" | Eco-solvent | Early Roland eco-solvent that established the brand in India. Found in India's first-generation sign shops. Still running in older operations. | Discontinued |
| XJ-640 / XJ-740 | 2008 – 2015 | 54" / 74" | Eco-solvent | Production eco-solvent — 74" model important for India's large-format banner and billboard sector. | Discontinued |
| RF-640 / RF-740 ★★★ Most sold Roland in India | 2013 – 2022 | 54" / 64" | ECO-SOL MAX 2 ink | The definitive Roland DG eco-solvent press for India. The RF-640 54" was the standard sign shop printer for thousands of Indian signage businesses through the 2010s. Known for reliable operation, excellent image quality, and VersaWORKS RIP integration. Parts and inks widely available through Roland DG India network. Used RF-640: ₹3–8 lakh. | Superseded by TrueVIS |
| VS-640i / VS-300i | 2015 – 2020 | 54" / 30" | Eco-solvent print + cut | Integrated print and cut — popular with label and sticker producers, vehicle decal shops. Moderate India presence. | Superseded |
TrueVIS Series (Current)
TrueVIS VG3 / SG3 / MG Series — Current Flagship Range
Print + cut in one pass · ECO-SOL MAX 3 inks
Official Roland DG TrueVIS product pages
- TrueVIS VG3: rolanddg.co.in → TrueVIS VG3 ↗
- TrueVIS SG3: rolanddg.co.in → TrueVIS SG3 ↗
- All Roland DG printers: rolanddg.co.in/products ↗
| Model | Width | Technology | India application | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrueVIS VG3-640 / VG3-540 ★★★ Current India flagship | 54" / 64" | Eco-solvent print + cut | The current standard for India's mid-to-large signage operations — vehicle wraps, decals, retail graphics, exhibition banners. Integrated contour cut eliminates separate cutter. ECO-SOL MAX 3 inks with orange for wider gamut. New: ₹8–16 lakh. Official ↗ | Current |
| TrueVIS SG3-540 / SG3-300 ★★ Entry current | 54" / 30" | Eco-solvent print + cut (entry) | Entry TrueVIS — print and cut at lower cost. Ideal for India's smaller signage shops and label producers entering production print-and-cut. New: ₹5–9 lakh. Official ↗ | Current |
| TrueVIS MG-640 | 64" | Eco-solvent (print only) | Production print-only version for shops that use a separate cutter. Official ↗ | Current |
VersaUV Series
Roland DG VersaUV — UV Flatbed & Roll-to-Roll
| Model | Technology | India application | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| VersaUV LEC2 Series ★★ India UV decoration | UV roll-to-roll with clear ink | Labels, packaging, gift items, promotional products — the clear gloss/matte UV ink creates tactile effects on any printed surface. Popular in India for premium product labels, personalized gifts, and promotional items. VersaUV India ↗ | Current |
| VersaUV LEF2 Series (flatbed) ★★ India promotional | UV flatbed on rigid substrates | Phone cases, USB drives, pens, tiles, wood, acrylic, leather — personalized direct-to-object printing. Very popular in India's gifting and promotional products market. Used by thousands of Indian gift shops and personalisation businesses. LEF2 India ↗ | Current |
EJ Series
Roland DG EJ-640 — Aqueous Inkjet for Indoor
| Model | Inks | Application | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EJ-640 | Aqueous (water-based) | Indoor POP displays, photo-quality indoor graphics. For applications where eco-solvent smell is not acceptable and HP Latex pricing is not justified. Official ↗ | Current |
Official India — Roland DG India Pvt Ltd
Roland DG India Pvt Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary)
Mumbai · Delhi · Bengaluru · Chennai · Hyderabad · Kolkata · Ahmedabad
Roland DG India: Roland DG has one of the strongest dealer networks for wide format in India — authorised dealers in virtually every major city and dozens of smaller cities. The VersaWORKS RIP software (bundled free with all Roland DG printers) is a significant value-add — it eliminates the cost of a separate RIP for most applications.
Service and inks: ECO-SOL MAX inks available through Roland DG India and authorised dealers. Roland DG's VersaWORKS RIP and media profiles cover hundreds of Indian-market media including local vinyl brands. Strong service network — factory-trained engineers available in all major cities.
Roland DG vs HP Latex in India: Roland DG eco-solvent (TrueVIS) vs HP Latex is India's most common wide format comparison. Key difference: Roland eco-solvent has slightly more VOC (smell during printing) but lower ink cost; HP Latex is odourless but higher upfront cost. For vehicle wraps and outdoor, both are excellent. For indoor retail POP in enclosed spaces, HP Latex is generally preferred.
Service and inks: ECO-SOL MAX inks available through Roland DG India and authorised dealers. Roland DG's VersaWORKS RIP and media profiles cover hundreds of Indian-market media including local vinyl brands. Strong service network — factory-trained engineers available in all major cities.
Roland DG vs HP Latex in India: Roland DG eco-solvent (TrueVIS) vs HP Latex is India's most common wide format comparison. Key difference: Roland eco-solvent has slightly more VOC (smell during printing) but lower ink cost; HP Latex is odourless but higher upfront cost. For vehicle wraps and outdoor, both are excellent. For indoor retail POP in enclosed spaces, HP Latex is generally preferred.
External links note: Links to manufacturer websites are provided for reference. Product page URLs occasionally change — if a link doesn't work, go directly to the manufacturer's homepage (e.g. bobst.com, heidelberg.com) and search for the product. All manufacturer information current as of April 2026.
⚖ Roland DG Wide Format — Live Comparison
Current TrueVIS and VersaUV range
| Feature | TrueVIS SG3-300 | TrueVIS SG3-540 | TrueVIS VG3-540 | TrueVIS VG3-640 | VersaUV LEF2 (flatbed) | VersaUV LEC2 (roll) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Eco-solvent print+cut | Eco-solvent print+cut | Eco-solvent print+cut | Eco-solvent print+cut | UV flatbed | UV roll-to-roll |
| Max width | 30 inch | 54 inch | 54 inch | 64 inch | 64×100cm bed | 54 inch |
| Integrated cutter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ink type | ECO-SOL MAX 3 | ECO-SOL MAX 3 | ECO-SOL MAX 3 + orange | ECO-SOL MAX 3 + orange | UV + clear/white | UV + clear/white |
| Outdoor durability | 3–5 years | 3–5 years | 3–5 years | 3–5 years | Permanent | Permanent |
| India price new | ₹5–8L | ₹7–11L | ₹9–15L | ₹11–18L | ₹6–15L | ₹7–18L |
| Best India use | Entry stickers decals | Mid signage decals | Premium signage vehicle wraps | Large wraps production | Gift items phone cases | Labels premium packaging |
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