I can't speak for Mutoh, but output from our printing vendors on the Roland have been superb. Weigh the idea of contour cutting carefully. I love it. We ask them to do it for small projects needing printed logos. It sure looks a lot more professional than hand cutting.
The only "complaint" with this type of printer is we find the images are easily damaged by scraping, handling, etc. You must count on having to laminate a protective surface if the images will be near any human beans who might touch it, scratch it, pick at it, rub against it, etc.
Other than UV, nothing really beats true solvent for durability. In that case, you need to decide if you print more banners than posters or P.O.P. cards. If it's banners, then Roland may not be a good choice, unless you understand the limitations. Colors and detail are GORGEOS. Seiko 64S might be an alternate choice for mostly banners.
Mimaki is another bet and you can add a separate cutter easily -- total quote to us recently was $45,000 with the cutter. That way, if the cutter goes down, you aren't also hobbling the printer -- and vice-versa.
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Just recently purchased versa-camm sp-540v & it works fantastic.Liked the idea of
print/cut on one model,no need to pull off to do contor cut.I also looked @ the Mutoh
was not overly inpressed.Currently own (2) Roland cutters, with no problems,good
reliable company.Any questions call @814.353.8320.