ROI Case Studies

Roland VG3-540

How One Print Business Paid Off Their Printer in Under One Month

Business Scenario

James runs a growing print business using a Roland TrueVIS VG3-540, configured in CMYKLcLmLkOr with 500cc ink pouches.

He operates the printer for 4 hours per day, producing at 900 x 600 dpi in 10 passes, delivering an output of:

• 7.30 m² per hour
• 29.20 m² per day

In addition to print time, his team spends approximately one hour per day configuring the machine and starting jobs.

James sells his finished prints at £40 per m², targeting signage, stickers and display graphics customers.

Production Output & Revenue

• Daily Print Volume: 29.20 m²
• Daily Gross Revenue: 29.20 m² × £40 = £1,168 per day
• Monthly Gross Revenue (20 working days): £1,168 × 20 = £23,360 per month

Operating Costs

• Media Cost
  £2 per m² × 29.20 m² = £58.40 per day
• Ink Cost
  £2.50 per m² × 29.20 m² = £73.00 per day
• Labour (Setup Time)
  1 hour per day at £12 = £12.00 per day

Total Daily Production Costs

• £58.40 + £73.00 + £12.00 = £143.40 per day

Monthly Production Cost

• £143.40 × 20 days = £2,868 per month

Monthly Production Profit

• Monthly Gross Revenue: £23,360
• Monthly Production Costs: £2,868
• Monthly Production Profit:
• £20,492 per month

Investment & Payback

Total Investment

• Printer: £11,750
• Delivery: £322.40
• Installation: £495.00

Total Investment: £12,567.40

Return on Investment

£12,567.40 ÷ £20,492 = 0.61 months

Result

Under these production conditions, the Roland VG3-540 paid for itself in less than one month of operation.

Roland XP-640

High-Speed Production with Rapid Return on Investment

Business Scenario

John operates a busy print business using a Roland TrueVIS XP-640, configured with CMYKkOrGrRd inks using 500cc TH ink cartridges.

The printer runs for 4 hours per day, producing prints at 900 × 1200 dpi with 8 passes. Under these conditions the XP-640 delivers an impressive output of:

• 15.2 m² per hour
• 60.8 m² per day

In addition to print time, approximately one hour per day is spent preparing files, configuring the machine and starting production jobs.

John sells his finished prints at £40 per m², producing signage, display graphics and promotional print work for local customers.

Production Output & Revenue

• Daily Print Volume: 60.8 m²
• Daily Gross Revenue: 60.8 m² × £40 = £2,432 per day
• Monthly Gross Revenue (20 working days): £2,432 × 20 = £48,640 per month

Operating Costs

• Media Cost
  £2 per m² × 60.8 m² = £121.60 per day
• Ink Cost
  £1.50 per m² × 60.8 m² = £91.20 per day
• Labour (Setup Time)
  1 hour per day at £15 = £15.00 per day

Monthly Production Profit

• Monthly Gross Revenue: £48,640 Monthly Production Costs: £4,556
• Monthly Production Profit
• £44,084 per month
• Monthly Production Profit
• Monthly Gross Revenue: £48,640 Monthly Production Costs: £4,556

Return on Investment

£18,368 ÷ £44,084 = 0.41 months

Result

Under these production conditions, the Roland XP-640 pays for itself in less than one month of operation.

Why the XP-640 Delivers Strong ROI

The Roland XP-640 combines high print speeds with efficient ink usage, allowing print businesses to produce significantly more output per hour while maintaining professional image quality.

For businesses producing signage, posters, display graphics and promotional prints, this increased productivity can quickly translate into higher margins and faster return on capital investment.

Important Note

This ROI example is an estimation based on the stated production conditions. Actual results may vary depending on:

• Application mix
• Selling price per m²
• Ink coverage
• Media choice
• Labour structure
• Production efficiency

Roland XG-640

High-Speed Production with Rapid Return on Investment

Business Scenario

John runs a print business using the Roland TrueVIS XG-640, configured with CMYKLcLmOrGr inks using 500cc TR3 ink cartridges.

The printer operates for 4 hours per day, producing work at 900 × 1200 dpi with 12 passes. Under these production settings the XG-640 delivers:

• 15.2 m² per hour
• 60.8 m² per day

In addition to printing time, John’s team spends approximately one hour per day preparing files, configuring the printer and starting jobs.

Finished graphics are sold at £40 per m², covering applications such as signage, display graphics, stickers and promotional materials.

Production Output & Revenue

• Daily Print Volume: 60.8 m²
• Daily Gross Revenue: 60.8 m² × £40 = £2,432 per day
• Monthly Gross Revenue (20 working days): £2,432 × 20 = £48,640 per month

Operating Costs

• Media Cost
  £2 per m² × 60.8 m² = £121.60 per day
• Ink Cost
  £2 per m² × 60.8 m² = £121.60 per day
• Labour (Setup Time)
  1 hour per day at £15 = £15 per day
• Total Daily Production Costs
  £121.60 + £121.60 + £15 = £258.20 per day
• Monthly Production Costs
  £258.20 × 20 days = £5,164 per month
• Monthly Production Profit
  Monthly Gross Revenue: £48,640
  Monthly Production Costs: £5,164
• Monthly Production Profit
  £43,476 per month

Investment & Payback

Total Investment

• Printer: £18,999
• Initial ink set: £784
• Delivery: £322
• Installation: £495

Total Investment: £20,600

Return on Investment

£20,600 ÷ £43,476 = 0.47 months

Result

Under these production conditions, the Roland XG-640 pays for itself in less than one month of operation

Why the Roland XG-640 Delivers Strong ROI

The Roland XG-640 combines high productivity with advanced TrueVIS print technology, allowing businesses to produce large volumes of high-quality graphics while maintaining controlled running costs.

For print companies producing signage, decals, posters and display graphics, the XG-640’s output capacity can significantly increase daily production and accelerate return on investment.

Important Note

This ROI example is an estimation based on the stated production conditions. Actual results may vary depending on:

• Application mix
• Selling price per m²
• Ink coverage
• Media choice
• Labour structure
• Production efficiency

Roland BN2-30

Affordable Entry into Print & Cut with Fast Payback

Business Scenario

Jack runs a small print and signage business using the Roland VersaSTUDIO BN2-30, a compact print and cut printer designed for professional graphics production.

The printer uses Eco-Sol MAX3 ink cartridges (220ml) and operates for 4 hours per day, producing prints at 1440 × 720 dpi resolution.

Under these conditions, the BN2-30 delivers an output of:

• 2.70 m² per hour
• 10.8 m² per day

Jack’s team spends approximately one hour per day preparing artwork, configuring the machine and starting print jobs.

Finished graphics are sold at £30 per m², covering applications such as stickers, labels, decals and small signage.

Production Output & Revenue

• Daily Print Volume: 10.8 m²
• Daily Gross Revenue: 10.8 m² × £30 = £324 per day
• Monthly Gross Revenue (20 working days): £324 × 20 = £6,480 per month

Operating Costs

• Media Cost
  £2 per m² × 10.8 m² = £21.60 per day
• Ink Cost
  £0.95 per m² × 10.8 m² = £10.26 per day
• Labour (Setup Time)
  1 hour per day at £15 = £15 per day
• Total Daily Production Costs
  £21.60 + £10.26 + £15 = £46.86 per day
• Monthly Production Costs
  £46.86 × 20 days = £937.20 per month
• Monthly Production Profit
  Monthly Gross Revenue: £6,480
  Monthly Production Costs: £937.20
• Monthly Production Profit
  £5,542.80 per month

Investment & Payback

Total Investment

• Printer: £6,999
• RIP Software: Included
• Delivery: £100
• Installation: £800

Total Investment: £7,899

Return on Investment

£7,899 ÷ £5,542.80 = 1.43 months

Result

Under these production conditions, the Roland BN2-30 pays for itself in just over one month of operation.