95 www.printmonthly.co.uk Issue 362 - September | October 2026 maintains print quality, colour consistency, and full manufacturer support. As for machinery, Edwards says the 200 Series – including the CJV200 and JV200 solvent printers, UJV200 UV printer, and TS200 dye sublimation printer – has been designed to make professional printing easier to get to grips with. “The Mimaki 200 Series demonstrates how considered engineering can benefit both new and experienced users,” Edwards says, continuing: “Built on a single chassis across solvent, UV, and dye sublimation models, the range offers a consistent interface, familiar operation, and shared design philosophy. For businesses, this means a shorter learning curve, easier staff training, and a simpler path to expanding into new applications without starting from scratch.” Versatility, Reliability, and Easeof Use Elsewhere, Rob Goleniowski, regional general manager for the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, and Baltics at Roland DG, says PSPs are looking for more than a printer; they want a complete production solution that helps them increase output, strengthen profitability, and respond quickly to new opportunities. “Versatility is central to that,” Goleniowski says, continuing: “A printer that can handle a range of applications allows businesses to serve more customers, enter new markets, and generate greater value from a single investment. “Reliability is just as critical. Every hour of productive printing contributes to the bottom line, so customers need equipment they can trust to perform consistently, day after day. On top of this, print quality and colour accuracy are increasingly important, particularly as end users demand sharper results and consistent brand reproduction across multiple applications. “Ease of use brings all these elements together. Intuitive tools such as remote monitoring, Roland DG Connect and VersaWorks Backup help streamline production, reduce disruption, and give operators more time to focus on profitable, value-added work.” Goleniowski continues with this, saying that what differentiates Roland DG from other wide-format manufacturers in the market is the complete package surrounding the printer. He says customers are not simply purchasing a piece of hardware but rather investing in an integrated solution that includes powerful workflow software, connected business tools, training, service, and ongoing support. “Our focus is on delivering long-term value rather than competing solely on the initial purchase price,” he says, adding: “Roland DG solutions are designed to deliver outstanding output and long-term value, combining reliability, versatility, ease of use, and exceptional print quality with comprehensive support throughout the machine’s lifetime – all at a competitive overall cost of ownership. For customers, that means greater confidence in their investment and a solution designed to support both their immediate production needs and their future growth.” Rounding off the discussion, Goleniowski offers an apt conclusion by saying that the market is moving towards greater speed, simplicity, and efficiency. He sets out how customers now want to maximise output and return on investment without adding complexity to their workflows. “There is also a growing ‘today, not tomorrow’ expectation, with PSPs required to deliver high-quality work quickly and often at short notice,” he says, adding: “The TrueVis AG-640 is a strong example of how Roland DG is responding to this demand. Its fast-drying latex ink technology allows prints to move more quickly into finishing or installation, helping users meet tight deadlines and maintain a responsive service for their customers.” Grand View Research’s estimate of the global wideformat print market by 2030 $12.7bn These developments greatly reduce cycle times and free PSPs to focus more on winning profitable new customers ▼ Roland DG’s TrueVis AG-640 features fast-drying latex ink, allowing prints to move more quickly into finishing or installation WIDE-FORMAT PRINTERS PT. 1 | ROB FLETCHER
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