Walk the floor at SEMA and you’ll see why vehicle graphics have become one of the fastest-growing parts of the industry. Custom cars gleam with bold one-off designs while fleets showcase branding that stretches across dozens of vehicles. What ties all of these projects together is the same thing: high-quality eco-solvent printing.
For wrap shops, bringing that printing power in-house is no longer optional. It’s the difference between outsourcing jobs with unpredictable lead times and controlling your own workflow. At SEMA 2025, MUTOH is putting that difference on display with live demos in partnership with Wrapsesh AZ, using our eco-solvent lineup of printers.
In the wrap world, eco-solvent printing has earned its spot as the go-to technology. Shops lean on it not just for color and durability, but because it makes day-to-day business easier. For example, our MUTOH eco-solvent inks are GREENGUARD Gold certified, which means that you can confidently install wraps in places with stricter standards, like schools, medical facilities, or corporate fleets. That kind of reassurance can make the difference when you’re chasing bigger accounts.
Color accuracy is another place eco solvent shines. Anyone who’s ever had to match a company’s brand color across an entire fleet knows how unforgiving that process can be. With eco solvent, you can count on consistent, reliable output from the first panel to the fiftieth. And since these printers are built to run a wide variety of vinyl, you’re not boxed in; you can seamlessly switch between a full show car wrap, a contractor’s pickup, or a set of delivery vans without second-guessing if the print will hold up.
Eco-solvent technology is important, but the printer you choose makes all the difference in how well it serves your business. The MUTOH XpertJet family has options that scale with any wrap shop’s needs.
If you’re just stepping into vehicle graphics, the XpertJet C641SR Pro is a smart starting point for applications like spot graphics, decals, or window perfs. Its compact footprint makes it easy to integrate into smaller shops, and its competitive price point helps you expand services without overextending on equipment. As your projects grow into full-coverage wraps, the XpertJet 1341SR Pro gives you the extra width and speed to scale up seamlessly.
For shops already running steady volumes, the XpertJet 1641SR Pro is a dependable workhorse that’s built to handle long runs with ease. And for operations where the schedule never slows down, the XpertJet 1682SR Pro steps it up with dual print heads, perfect for high-demand shops that need output to keep pace with their client list.
What all four have in common is reliability. Shops invest in these printers because they deliver repeatable, profitable output day after day. And by controlling that production in-house, wrappers eliminate the costs and delays of outsourcing. Instead of waiting on someone else’s timeline, you can promise clients faster turnaround times and keep more of the revenue in your business.
One of the biggest advantages of investing in a printer for vehicle wraps is the ability to diversify. Some shops thrive on custom work, the kind of wraps where the client wants something wild, one-of-a-kind, and they’re willing to pay for that creativity. Other shops lean into the commercial side, focusing on fleets where wrapping a dozen vans or trucks might not be flashy, but it means steady, repeat business that keeps the schedule full.
Eco-solvent printers make it possible to serve both ends of the market. A custom vinyl wrap printer like the XpertJet 1641SR Pro can produce the intricate, color-rich designs enthusiasts want for their show cars, while the dual-head 1682SR Pro ensures a commercial fleet looks identical from one vehicle to the next. Any large format eco-solvent printer in the MUTOH XpertJet line allows wrap shops to say “yes” to more opportunities with confidence.
When you’ve got your own custom vinyl wrap printer in-house, you’re not waiting on another company’s schedule or paying extra to rush a job through. If a client comes back with a last-minute design tweak, you can knock it out right away instead of pushing back delivery. And when you control the process from print to install, you can give clients realistic timelines you know you’ll hit, no guessing, no excuses. That level of control builds trust, and trust leads to long-term business.
At SEMA 2025, MUTOH is teaming up with Wrapsesh AZ to showcase how eco-solvent technology powers today’s wrap industry. In the MUTOH booth, Wrapsesh AZ will be installing a custom wrap live, giving attendees a front-row seat to the techniques that turn prints into head-turning vehicles. We will also have our entire XpertJet eco-solvent printer lineup running, so visitors can see the equipment that makes those wraps possible.
For shop owners, it’s a chance to connect the dots: the creativity of a professional wrap and the reliability of the technology behind it. Together, they highlight how bringing a vinyl wrap printer in-house can streamline workflow, open the door to new projects, and keep profits where they belong, in your business.
Growing a wrap business isn’t just about skill on the install bay, it’s about having the right tools behind you. That’s where eco solvent printing really proves its value. With inks that carry GREENGUARD Gold certification, you know the graphics are safe to install anywhere. Add in consistent color from job to job and the flexibility to print on the media your clients ask for, and suddenly you’re saying “yes” to projects that might have felt out of reach before.
The XpertJet series makes that possible at different scales. The compact 1341SR Pro is a great fit for smaller shops stepping into wraps, while the 1682SR Pro keeps high-volume shops on schedule with dual-head performance. Each model gives you a way to grow without overextending.
When you’re ready to stop outsourcing and take control of your production, it starts with the right printer. Request a sample, or connect with a dealer today and see how investing in a vinyl wrap printer can open the door to more business and better margins.