If your business produces signage, vehicle wraps, decals, banners, or retail graphics, a reliable large format graphic printer/cutter is one of the most important investments you can make. The right integrated system eliminates the alignment issues that come from moving material between a separate printer and cutter, speeds up turnaround on custom jobs, and gives you the flexibility to take on a wider range of applications in-house.

Whether you’re running a print shop in Denver, a creative agency in Colorado Springs, or managing in-house production for a corporate marketing team, this guide covers the five best printer/cutter systems available, what each one does best, and how to source consumables to keep your operation running efficiently.

Why an Integrated Printer/Cutter Is Worth the Investment

Combining printing and cutting into one machine removes a production bottleneck that slows down virtually every shop running them separately. When you print and cut as a single automated process, you eliminate manual media handling between steps, reduce the registration errors that cause misaligned cut lines, and free up your team to run more jobs per shift rather than babysitting material transfers.

For shops producing vehicle wraps, vinyl decals, indoor/outdoor signage, or heat transfers, an integrated system also means a single support relationship for the whole process — one machine, one vendor, one service contract. That simplicity compounds over time in ways that affect both operating cost and daily workflow quality.

1. Roland TrueVIS SG3 Series — Best All-Around for Versatility and Color Precision

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Best for: Small to mid-sized print shops, vehicle wrap specialists, retail signage, promotional graphics, and short-run customization.

The Roland TrueVIS SG3-540 and SG3-300 are the machines ABT recommends most often to Colorado shops looking for an all-around production workhorse. The SG3 series builds on Roland’s award-winning TrueVIS lineage with an upgraded control system, improved ink performance, and a Bluetooth-enabled touch panel that makes day-to-day operation genuinely intuitive. Available in 30″ and 54″ widths, both models handle the full range of typical shop applications — window graphics, contour-cut decals, heat transfer apparel, vehicle wraps, and short-run promo campaigns.

The ink story is a significant differentiator. TR2 inks (and Eco-Sol MAX 3 on compatible configurations) deliver a wide color gamut with fast dry times, available in CMYK plus specialty colors including Light Cyan, Light Magenta, and Orange for expanded gamut work. Always source these through an authorized Roland reseller — using third-party inks voids the warranty and risks printhead clogging that can be expensive to resolve. ABT stocks TR2 inks for Colorado customers with next-business-day availability.

Remote monitoring is handled through the Roland DG Connect app, which lets operators check machine status, ink levels, and job progress from any device — useful for shops where the press runs unattended during long jobs or overnight.

2. Epson SureColor S80600 — Best for Photographic and High-End Commercial Graphics

Best for: Fine art reproduction, backlit displays, high-end commercial graphics, retail POP, and photo-quality vehicle wraps.

The Epson SureColor S80600 is the choice when image quality is the non-negotiable priority. Its 9- or 10-color UltraChrome GS3 ink system — including Red, Orange, and optional Metallic Silver or White — produces smooth gradations and vibrant color profiles that are visually distinct from standard CMYK output. Print widths reach 64 inches with high-precision media feeding and a take-up reel that handles long unattended production runs without operator intervention.

On-board auto head-cleaning and nozzle verification keep downtime low for high-throughput environments. For shops producing wall art, retail POP displays, backlit graphics, or wraps with photographic elements, the S80600 consistently delivers results that justify the premium. Pair it with Epson Edge Print software and an ONYX RIP solution for full color management control across complex profiles.

UltraChrome GS3 inks are solvent-based and Epson-specific — always source from authorized resellers, and ensure proper ventilation in your production area per Epson’s installation requirements.

3. HP Latex 700W — Best Eco-Friendly Option with White Ink Support

Best for: Indoor/outdoor signage, window graphics, clear and dark media, and print environments where solvent-free operation is required.

HP’s latex printing platform has long been the go-to for shops that need professional output without the ventilation requirements of solvent inks. The HP Latex 700W adds white ink to that equation — a significant capability for printing on clear vinyl, dark media, or metallic substrates where a white underbase is required for color accuracy. The built-in spectrophotometer manages color consistency automatically, and the high-opacity, non-yellowing white holds up well for window clings and transparent applications.

Because HP’s latex inks are water-based, there’s no ventilation requirement — making the 700W a practical choice for installations in hospitals, schools, and retail environments where solvent odor would be a problem. HP’s latex cartridges are also recyclable through HP’s take-back program. For Colorado operations, HP-certified partners like ABT can provide bulk consumable discounts and managed inventory for frequent users. The HP PrintOS platform enables cloud-based management of multiple printers and remote job submission — useful for print shops with multiple operators or satellite locations.

4. Mimaki CJV330 Series — Best for High-Volume Throughput and Advanced Cutting

Best for: High-volume shops prioritizing speed, advanced finishing, and precise job separation with minimal post-processing labor.

The Mimaki CJV330-160 is built for shops where throughput is the primary bottleneck. At speeds up to 107.6 square feet per hour, it outpaces most integrated printer/cutter alternatives in raw production capacity. Its XY slitter and ID cut function allow for precise job separation — automatically cutting between jobs without operator intervention — which reduces the post-processing labor that slows down high-volume label, signage, and wrap production.

Three staggered printheads maximize productivity, and the Nozzle Check Unit with Nozzle Recovery keeps the machine running cleanly through long production runs. Mimaki SS21 inks are available in CMYK plus Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Orange, White, and Silver — good adhesion characteristics and solid outdoor durability for the range of substrates most high-volume shops run regularly.

5. Canon PRO-4100S + Graphtec FC9000 — Best for Premium Color Quality with Precision Cutting

Best for: Art reproduction studios, fine art print shops, museums, and high-end retail operations where print quality and cut precision both need to operate at maximum capability independently.

This is the only non-integrated combination on this list, and it earns its place because some production environments genuinely benefit from separating the print and cut functions. Pairing Canon’s PRO-4100S 44″ printer — with its 8-color LUCIA PRO pigment ink system — with the Graphtec FC9000‘s barcode-driven auto-cutting and media detection gives you industry-leading capability at both stages without the quality compromises that integrated systems sometimes make at the extremes.

Canon’s LUCIA PRO inks are pigment-based with exceptional archival longevity, making this combination the right choice for giclée prints, fine art reproduction, museum-quality posters, and premium commercial graphics where extended print life is part of the product value. The Graphtec FC9000 handles blade and cutting strip maintenance straightforwardly — consumables are available through specialty dealers or direct from Graphtec’s supply network.

The trade-off is workflow complexity: two machines, two consumable streams, and two service relationships. For shops where premium output quality justifies that overhead, the results are difficult to match with an integrated system.

How to Choose the Right System for Your Operation

With five strong options at different price points and capability levels, the decision comes down to four questions about your specific production environment:

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Talk to ABT About Your Wide-Format Print Goals

ABT is Colorado’s authorized dealer for Roland wide-format systems and HP large-format solutions, with service teams in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Westminster. We provide equipment selection guidance, on-site installation, operator training, and ongoing ink and supplies sourcing to keep your operation running without interruption.

If you’re evaluating a new wide-format printer/cutter or replacing aging equipment, reach out for a free consultation. We’ll review your application requirements, print volume, and workflow — then recommend the right system and configuration for where your business is today and where it’s headed.

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