The Roland TrueVIS MG2 Series Buyer’s Guide

In an increasingly crowded commercial print landscape, delivering standard flat graphics is no longer enough to secure high-margin accounts. Print shop owners, creative agency production managers, and packaging designers are actively seeking equipment that can create tactile dimensions, spot gloss highlights, rich textures, and vibrant specialty effects. Roland DG’s introduction of the TrueVIS MG2 Series delivers a dedicated roll-to-roll workstation engineered specifically to help print providers elevate their creative output, command premium prices, and expand into lucrative custom decoration markets.

Upgrading from the Original MG Series

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When Roland DG first introduced the original TrueVIS MG Series, it established a benchmark for roll-to-roll print-and-cut versatility using ultraviolet curing technology. The new TrueVIS MG2 Series builds directly upon that architectural foundation, introducing significant hardware, ink chemistry, and software enhancements designed to increase daily throughput while dramatically lowering ongoing operational costs.

The most substantial upgrade in the MG2 Series is the transition to high-capacity 1,000 ml ink pouches, replacing the 500 ml pouches used in the first-generation MG models. This increase in pouch volume reduces ink costs by up to 40 percent per millilitre, allowing print providers to produce high-coverage specialty graphics at a fraction of the previous running cost.

Furthermore, while the original MG Series was capable of three-layer printing, the MG2 Series elevates production to single-pass multi-layer printing with up to five distinct ink layers in a single pass. This breakthrough capability allows operators to print complex reverse graphics, opaque white undercoats, full-colour artwork, and textured spot gloss coats simultaneously without media re-alignment errors. Combined with upgraded printhead technology and native VersaWorks 7 RIP software integration, the MG2 Series offers a far smoother, faster, and more profitable production experience than its predecessor.

Modern shops providing large format printing understand that versatility drives long-term revenue growth. Investing in an advanced UV printer allows operators to instantly cure inks on non-porous and heat-sensitive flexible materials without waiting for solvent outgassing or external drying units.

Advanced Ink Chemistry and Specialized Hardware Mechanics

At the heart of the TrueVIS MG2 Series is the ECO-UV (EUV5) ink formulation, engineered for rapid LED curing, flexible media stretchability, and vibrant colour fidelity. The MG2 Series supports four distinct ink loading setups to align with specific shop requirements:

8-Colour Extended Gamut (CMYK + Gloss + White + Orange + Red)

The flagship configuration for maximum creative versatility. Orange and Red spot inks fill critical spectral gaps in warm tones, enabling precise brand colour matching, while Gloss and White inks handle dimensional textures and opaque backings.

7-Colour High-Opacity White Setup (CMYK + White x2 + Orange + Red)

Doubles the white ink channels to speed up white undercoating on clear or dark substrates.

6-Colour Double Gloss & White Setup (CMYK + Gloss x2 + White x2)

Maximizes speed for high-volume spot gloss embossing and rapid white layering.

4-Colour High-Speed Setup (Dual CMYK)

Optimized for high-volume production where specialty white and gloss effects are not required.

Beyond ink versatility, the machine incorporates a built-in CAMM-1 drag-blade contour cutting system applying 30 to 500 grams-force of downforce. This integrated cutting engine handles complex short-run production for custom labels and prodcut packaging without requiring secondary finishing plotters or costly physical cutting dies.

To further expand media compatibility, Roland DG offers two specialized hardware accessories for the MG2 Series:

1. ET Extension Table (ET-30 / ET-64): Attaches to the front and rear of the chassis to support semi-rigid cardstock, folding carton paperboard, and heavy card stocks up to 1 mm thick.
2. TB-30 Tension Bar: Maintains stable media tracking when running ultra-thin, highly flexible plastic films down to 30 microns, ideal for flexible pouch prototypes and shrink-sleeve testing.

Integrated contour cutting enables shops to produce high-margin custom stickers and weather-resistant car decals in one automated continuous pass. Furthermore, high-density white ink makes rendering multi-layer window graphics effortless on clear acrylics or storefront glass. Producing vibrant banners on specialized textured fabrics also benefits from immediate UV curing.

Comprehensive Technical Specifications Matrix

The TrueVIS MG2 Series is available in two model widths: the 64-inch MG2-640 for broad commercial production and the compact 30-inch MG2-300 for space-constrained environments or specialty label shops.

High-Profit Applications & Specialty End Products

The primary advantage of the TrueVIS MG2 Series is its ability to produce distinctive, high-value visual products that standard eco-solvent or latex devices cannot replicate.

Packaging Prototypes & Short-Run Cartons

By adding the optional ET Extension Table, decorators can print directly onto folding carton paperboard, metallic stocks, and corrugated flute. Using Gloss ink allows designers to apply realistic spot varnish, foil-embossing simulation, and tactile textures to structural packaging mockups.

Double-Sided Window Displays

With up to 5-layer printing in a single pass, operators can produce double-sided graphics featuring Color-White-Black-White-Color construction. This prevents light bleed-through on retail windows while presenting distinct graphics on both sides of a single clear sheet.

Stickers and Decals

Integrated contour cutting allows print providers to execute short-run stickers and 3D-embossed decals with precise spot gloss accents in a single automated pass. The ability to stack layers of clear gloss ink means logos, text, and graphic elements can be elevated with physical, touchable textures that instantly increase the perceived retail value of promotional items.

Backlit Signage

For illuminated retail and commercial environments, the high-density White ink channel enables multi-layer printing for vibrant backlit signage. By applying precise white undercoats and colour layers in a single pass, graphics maintain rich colour saturation and high contrast when lit from behind, preventing the washed-out appearance typical of single-layer prints.

Point of Sale

Producing bespoke point of sale displays, counter stands, and promotional shelf-talkers with tactile textures gives print shops a distinct competitive edge on the sales floor. Adding dimensional gloss effects and opaque white details to rigid or semi-rigid display media allows retailers to showcase luxury products with eye-catching visual depth that captures consumer attention immediately.

Corporate Marketing Collateral

Adding tactile spot gloss and high-opacity white elements to commercial print marketing elevates sales presentations and luxury product launches. While large-scale outdoor advertising like billboards and banners usually relies on high-speed eco-solvent devices, specialty accent graphics and indoor promotional displays benefit immensely from UV gloss finishes. Similarly, while full-vehicle car wraps are typically printed on flexible solvent films, UV-cured accent decals and rigid fleet badges offer unique dimensional options.

Integrated Software Ecosystem

Seamless software controls ensure that complex multi-layer jobs run smoothly without manual file preparation headaches.

Included VersaWorks 7 RIP Software

Built on a dual-core Harlequin processing engine, VersaWorks 7 provides native support for both Windows and macOS platforms. Key productivity features include:

• Automated Special Color Generation: Generates White and Gloss layers automatically from artwork boundaries with a single click.
  
• Layer Order Customization: Allows operators to define exact printing sequences for multi-layer jobs (e.g., White undercoat -> CMYK -> Gloss varnish).
  
• Variable Data Printing: Simplifies the production of serialized product labels, barcodes, and personalized promotional goods.
  
• Native PDF & PostScript Engine: Accurately renders complex vector files containing drop shadows, blend modes, and transparent overlays.

Roland DG Connect App

Roland DG Connect provides real-time monitoring of your production floor through a cloud-based dashboard. Managers can track active jobs, monitor real-time ink volume in 1,000 ml pouches, analyze job costs, and receive automated alerts for preventative maintenance to maximize machine uptime.

Economic ROI & Investment Summary

Evaluating the capital purchase of an MG2 Series printer/cutter comes down to measuring monthly financing against job profitability. With list pricing starting at $13,995 USD for the MG2-300 (~ $285/month lease) and $15,995 USD for the MG2-640 (~ $325/month lease), the low cost per millilitre of the 1,000 ml ink pouches ensures a swift return on investment.

Because tactile UV graphics, spot gloss coatings, and short-run packaging mockups command premium retail pricing, print service providers typically achieve gross profit margins exceeding 70 to 80 percent per job. Running just two or three specialty packaging or short-run label orders per month comfortably covers the entire monthly equipment lease payment.

For forward-thinking print providers seeking to expand beyond standard flat graphics, the Roland TrueVIS MG2 Series delivers an unbeatable combination of tactile visual effects, automated workflow controls, and exceptionally low operating costs—providing a dependable foundation for long-term commercial profitability.

Are you in the process of starting or expanding your large format printing business and in need of expert guidance on purchasing the right printing machine? Look no further! Our team of industry experts is here to provide you with valuable insights and expert opinions to help you make the best decision for your business. With a deep understanding of the large format printing industry, we can assist you in selecting the ideal printing machine that meets your specific requirements and budget. Contact us today for a personalized consultation and let us help you make the right investment for your business’s growth and prosperity.