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Top Large-Format Printers for Sign Makers in the UK (2026)

The 2025 Sign & Digital UK show highlighted a new wave of large-format printers designed to give sign makers more speed, colour range, and versatility on self-adhesive vinyl, banners, and rigid substrates. Below is a guide to the leading contenders across five major brands – with a focus on printers using eco-solvent, UV-curable, or latex/resin inks. (Water-based poster/photo printers are excluded.)

1. Roland TrueVIS XP-640

roalnd truevis XP 640

Type: 64″ Eco-Solvent Printer
Showcased: SDUK 2025 highlight launch

Roland’s new flagship TrueVIS XP-640 is built for high productivity. With dual-staggered printheads and TH2 eco-solvent inks (CMYK + Light Black, Orange, Green, Red), it offers blazing speeds up to 76 m²/hr with an expanded colour gamut. Independent testing (Keypoint Intelligence 2025) rated it as having the largest colour gamut in its class.

  • Pros: Very high throughput; excellent colour vibrancy; robust Roland support network; touchscreen and user-replaceable maintenance parts.

  • Cons: Print-only (no integrated cutter); solvent prints require outgassing before lamination.

  • UK User Note: Early adopters cite reliability and ROI, praising the speed/quality balance.

  • Price: ~£16k–£20k.

2. Mimaki CJV200-160

Mimaki CJV200

Type: 64″ Eco-Solvent Printer/Cutter

Mimaki’s CJV200-160 combines printing and cutting in one unit, ideal for shops producing decals and wraps. It offers a choice of eco-solvent inks (premium SS22 or budget BS4) for flexibility on cost and sustainability.

  • Pros: Print-and-cut workflow in one; versatile for stickers, wraps, signage; good colour fidelity.

  • Cons: Not as fast as Roland’s XP-640; requires drying/outgassing.

  • UK Context: Popular mid-range option for mixed signage and decal production.

  • Price: ~£12k–£15k.

3. HP Latex 800W

HP Latex 800W

Type: 64″ Latex (Resin) Printer with White Ink

The HP Latex 800W offers water-based latex inks with low VOC emissions and immediate-dry output. White ink expands creative applications for clear and coloured vinyl. UK firms like CV Graphics report much faster turnaround compared to solvent, with strong environmental benefits.

  • Pros: Eco-friendly; instant-dry prints; white ink for window/clear films; scratch-resistant prints.

  • Cons: Higher power consumption due to heaters; some users report early reliability issues; white ink requires active maintenance.

  • UK User Review: CV Graphics cited quicker drying and cost savings on lamination, improving turnaround.

  • Price: ~£20k+.

4. Epson SureColor SC-S8100

Epson SC-S8100 printer

Type: 64″ Eco-Solvent Printer

Epson’s 2025 SC-S8100 uses UltraChrome GS3 inks (6-colour: CMYK + Light Cyan/Magenta) and new PrecisionCore printheads for ~30% higher productivity vs earlier Epson models.

  • Pros: Strong imaging pedigree; smooth gradations; flexible ink capacity (800ml/1500ml).

  • Cons: No white ink option; newer to signage market vs Roland/Mimaki.

  • UK Context: Emerging option for shops looking beyond the usual solvent brands.

  • Price: Competitive with mid/high-end solvent printers (~£12k–£18k).

5. Agfa Anapurna H2050i LED

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Type: 2.05m Hybrid UV Printer (Rigid + Roll)

Agfa’s Anapurna H2050i LED is a hybrid UV printer that can handle both rigid boards and roll-to-roll vinyl. It features CMYK + Light Cyan/Magenta + White, instant LED curing, and shuttle safety sensors.

  • Pros: Versatile – prints on rigid and roll substrates with one device; instant curing; white ink for speciality work.

  • Cons: Larger investment (capex £50k+); maintenance heavier than solvent/latex; may be overkill for small shops.

  • UK Case Study: Artisan Signs (UK) installed a 3.2m Agfa hybrid in 2024, citing huge gains in throughput and flexibility for vinyl and boards.

  • Price: £50k+.

6. Mimaki UCJV330-160

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Type: 64″ UV Roll-to-Roll Printer/Cutter

This UV roll printer with integrated cutting supports multi-layer printing (e.g. colour + white + colour) for backlits and day/night graphics. Immediate curing allows instant lamination or installation.

  • Pros: White ink, instant-dry output, creative layered effects, integrated cutting.

  • Cons: UV inks less stretchable for vehicle wraps; layered printing slower.

  • Price: ~£20k–£30k.

7. Mimaki JFX200-1213EX

JFX200-1213 Mimaki

Type: Mid-Size UV Flatbed

A compact 1.2×1.3m UV flatbed, printing directly onto rigid media with speeds up to 25 m²/hr. Supports CMYK + White + Clear for textures and braille.

  • Pros: Direct-to-board printing without mounting; compact footprint; texture/varnish effects.

  • Cons: Smaller bed than full 8×4′; higher capital cost (~£50k).

  • UK Feedback: PrintMAX called it a “game-changer” for smaller sign shops adding flatbed capability.

8. Mimaki TxF300-75 (DTF)

Txf300-75 Mimaki DTF printer for sign makers and garment decoration

Type: Direct-to-Film Printer (Garment Transfers)

While not for vinyl signage, DTF was heavily showcased at SDUK 2025 (over 30 exhibitors). Mimaki’s TxF300-75 enables sign shops to diversify into branded apparel with reliable white ink circulation.

  • Pros: Expands into garments; reliable operation vs cheap DTF setups.

  • Cons: Not signage-focused; requires powder shaker + heat press.

  • Price: ~£15k–£20k (full setup).

Quick Comparison

Printer Ink Type Width Key Use UK Price Range
Roland TrueVIS XP-640 Eco-solvent 64″ High-speed vinyl, wraps £16k–£20k
Mimaki CJV200-160 Eco-solvent + cutter 64″ Decals, wraps £12k–£15k
HP Latex 800W Latex + White 64″ Fast-turn vinyl, clear films £20k+
Epson SC-S8100 Eco-solvent 64″ High-quality signage £12k–£18k
Agfa Anapurna H2050i LED UV Hybrid 2.05m Boards + rolls £50k+
Mimaki UCJV330-160 UV Roll 64″ Layered vinyl graphics £20k–£30k
Mimaki JFX200-1213EX UV Flatbed 1.2×1.3m Direct-to-board signs £50k+
Mimaki TxF300-75 DTF 80cm Garment transfers £15k–£20k

Conclusion

For UK sign makers in 2025:

  • Roland TrueVIS XP-640 is the eco-solvent speed leader.

  • HP Latex 800W appeals for fast, eco-friendly vinyl work with white ink.

  • Epson SC-S8100 is an up-and-coming eco-solvent alternative.

  • Agfa Anapurna H2050i LED is a powerhouse for shops needing rigid + roll versatility.

  • Mimaki UV printers (UCJV, JFX200) expand creative potential with textures, white ink, and instant curing.

  • DTF (Mimaki TxF300) offers diversification into apparel.

Each technology has trade-offs, but the innovations at Sign & Digital UK 2025 show that UK sign makers now have a wider choice of printers tailored for speed, sustainability, and new applications.