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Roland VersaArt RS-640 vs. Mutoh ValueJet 1614

Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Roland RS-640 vs. a Mutoh ValueJet 1614
1. Award-winning Roland image quality and up to 1440 x 720 dpi maximum print resolution 2. 26% higher maximum speed (230 sqft/hr) 3. 31% higher maximum media weight (88 lbs.) allows longer production runs 4. Two-Year Trouble-Free Warranty 5. Roland Intelligent Pass Control ensures band-free prints in every mode

Head to Head Comparison

Category Price Print Head/Max. Resolution Ink Configuration Number of Heads Nozzles per Color Ink Options Outdoor Durability Ink Supply/Delivery Media Width Media Thickness Media Weight Media Take-up Heaters/Dryers Integrated Fume Control Available Modes Roland RS-640 - 64 $16,995 msrp Specifications Variable Droplet Piezo 1440x720 CMYK 4 360 Eco-SOL MAX Up to 3 Years Four 220 ml or 440 ml cartridges 64 1.0 mm 88 lbs Optional -$1995 Print, Post Not Required Performance 7 Modes 137 sqft/hr 230 sqft/hr 80 sqft/hr Total Cost of Ownership Total Solution Media Production RIP ICC Profiles Warranty Service Auto-sleep Function Roland ProFusion Over 30 matched and tested Roland VersaWorks 3.0 For every Roland media and setting 2 Years Roland Passport Customer Care Yes 3rd Party Media, Limited RIP 3rd Party Media FlexiPrint SE 3rd Party 1 Year - $995 Extra for 2nd Year 3rd Party Yes 10 Modes NA 183 sqft/hr NA Production Speed Maximum Speed Quality Speed Variable Droplet Piezo 1440x1440 CMYK 1 360 Eco-Ultra Up to 3 Years Four 220 ml or 440 ml cartridges 64 1.0 mm 67 lbs Integrated Pre, Print, Post Not Required Mutoh ValueJet 1614 - 64 $21,495 msrp

Print Speed Comparison

Roland Vinyl Mode High Speed 360 x 720 dpi Standard 720 x 720 dpi High Quality 1440 x 720 dpi Roland Banner Mode Billboard 540 x 360 dpi High Speed 540 x 360 dpi Standard 540 x 720 dpi High Quality 1440 x 720 dpi Mutoh Modes - 1604* Quality 1 1440 x 1440 16-pass uni Quality 2 1440 x 720 8-pass uni Quality 3 720 x 720 8-pass uni Quality 4 720 x 720 8-pass bi Graphics 1 720 x 720 8-pass uni Graphics 2 720 720 8-pass bi Banner 1 540 x 720 6-pass uni Banner 2 540 x 720 6-pass bi Banner 3 720 x 720, 4-pass uni Banner 4 720 x 720 4-pass bi 139.9 sqft/hr (13.0 sq m/hr) 111.9 sqft/hr (10.4 sq m/hr) 52.7 sqft/hr (4.9 sq m/hr)

230.3 sqft/hr (21.4 sq m/hr) 172.2 sqft/hr (16.0 sq m/hr) 136.7 sqft/hr (12.7 sq m/hr) 52.7 sqft/hr (4.9 sq m/hr)

17 sqft/hr 35 sqft/hr 35 sqft/hr 56 sqft/hr 40 sqft/hr 74 sqft/hr 54 sqft/hr 96 sqft/hr 70 sqft/hr 142 sqft/hr

*Mutoh has not published mode-by-mode speeds for the 1614 anywhere. Top speed is 183 sgft/hr. We tried to get Mutoh to confirm their speeds for the 1614, and no one even answered the phone.

More Reasons the Advantage Goes to Roland

PROVEN PRINTHEAD DESIGN AND RELIAbILITY Mutoh: 1 Head + 8 Channels = 2 big Problems The Mutoh ValueJet 1604/1614 are built around the 8-channel Epson printhead which lowers Mutohs manufacturing costs by sandwiching four printheads together. This design means that if a single channel fails, the entire head has to be replaced at a cost that is much higher than the individual heads on the Roland. On the VersaArt RS-640, if a head fails, only that head has to be replaced. Worldwide, Roland has installed literally tens of thousands of printers with this head, and it is proven in the real world of production shops. bAND FREE PRINTING IN EVERY MODE Mutoh heavily promotes Intelligent Interweave as a way to reduce banding. However, the end user must pick one of four levels of Interweave depending on media and print mode. In reality, the choice of mode becomes a matter of trial and error. Roland Intelligent Pass Control technology means that the RS-640 will produce band free images in all print modes. Since Roland Intelligent Pass Control is integrated into the printer and RIP software, it functions automatically just by selecting the appropriate media and quality setting for the application. Mutoh adds an extra variable that Roland users dont have to consider, and the wave pattern is often still visible in solid fill areas. AWARD-WINNING IMAGE QUALITY The new VersaArt RS-640 incorporates technical advances from the SOLJET Pro III XJ-640 which won the coveted DPI Product of the Year in 2007. Featuring Roland Intelligent Pass Control technology, the RS-640 delivers outstanding image quality across a wide range of resolutions and print speeds. Roland understands how wide format printers are often used for a broad range of indoor and outdoor signage applications, and delivers 1440x720dpi maximum resolution. RIP SOFTWARE PACKED WITH FEATURES Mutoh: Limited Features The 1614 includes FlexiPrint SE, a scaled-down RIP missing many of the features that production shops want. In many cases, Mutoh customers pay more to add a 3rd party RIP. Roland: Powerful VersaWorks 3.0 RIP Software Built upon the latest genuine Adobe PostScript CPSI 3018 engine, VersaWorks is a powerful RIP software developed to be easy to use, even for those who are not familiar with digital printing, and still offer advanced features. VersaWorks is now better than ever, upgraded with powerful new features including the ability to control up to 4 Roland devices. Standard features include Roland Color, Rolands exclusive spot color matching system, and Variable Data Printing, allowing users to merge txt or CSV data fields within a pre-defined design template for custom prints with variable text and graphics. THE VersaArt RS-640 IS DESIGNED FOR PRODUCTION Since we have years of experience with the requirement of the durable graphics market, Roland was able to design the RS-640 from the ground up to offer great value and high perfomance to users. We incorporated features like an 88 lb. maximum media weight, 1 mm media thickness, and a top speed of 230 sqft/hr, none of which the Mutoh can match. LEGENDARY ROLAND SERVICE AND SUPPORT Roland has the best reputation for post-sales support in the industry. Our products are sold through a network of highly specialized, Roland University-trained dealers that partner with us to provide the highest levels of support and service to customers. The Roland organization achieves unmatched product quality and reliability by engineering and manufacturing products to exacting ISO 9001 standards. We back our products with the Two-Year Trouble-Free Warranty and offer Roland University courses to end users as well.