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A-to-Z of Printing:"U" is for Umbrellas, Sun Shades, and Parasol Applications

February 22, 2021 Ben Fellowes A-to-Z of Printing, Dye-Sublimation, Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters, Inspiration, UV Printing print on umbrellas, umbrella printing, custom umbrella, custom umbrellas, personalized umbrellas, print on sun shades, print on golf umbrellas, print on canopies, restaurant sun shade printing, covid 19 sun shade printing, outdoor print products, outdoor printing

Our latest a-to-z blog series outlines some of the different umbrella products you can add logos, custom patterns, messaging and personalized graphics to.

Double Foil with LD Laser Decorators for Double-Impact Gold Personalization

February 21, 2021 Roland DGA Engraving, Tips & Tricks foil printing, print on leather, leather printing, leather personalization, gold lettering on products, gold foil printing, hot foil stamp, customization, personalization, metallic lettering, metallic foil

When using a DGSHAPE LD-300 or LD-80 laser decorator, have you ever wanted to “kick up” the metallic finish of the foil? Here are some simple but effective tips you can use to really increase the metallic shine.

Specialize in Print Customization— 5 Small Businesses You Can Start Today!

January 25, 2021 Ben Fellowes Featured, Marketing Expertise, Tips & Tricks, UV Printing, Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters, Cutters, Inspiration product personalization, product customization, print accessory, print apparel, print decor, print electronics, print t-shirt, small business customization, small business personalization, start a print business, starting a print business, start a customization business, print on fabric, print on apparel, print on iphone cases, print on face masks, photo printing

While there are many people trying to make money in online customization, there’s no reason why you can’t find your own path through the ecommerce crowds. The following blog shares some helpful advice to those starting out in personalization and customization— suggesting a more strategic approach to graphics personalization and outlining 5 niche business markets you could find success in with Roland DG technology.

Do I Need White Ink for My Direct-to-Garment (DTG) Printer?

January 12, 2021 Roland DGA Tips & Tricks, Dye-Sublimation, Service & Support, Color Management direct to garment, dtg, printing, apparel printing, print customization, white ink printers, white ink t shirts, t shirt printing, cotton printing, printing on cotton, pretreating apparel

Are you in the market for a Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printer? Is this your first venture into DTG printing? Even if you’re not a novice, a DTG printer has different requirements and processes than other printers. The following blog post takes a look at some key questions to consider if you’re shopping for a DTG printer.

Easy Fix for VersaWorks Not Recognizing Your Printer After TR2 Upgrade

December 13, 2020 Roland DGA Quick Tips, Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters, Software large format printer, tr2 ink, truevis printers, versaworks software, rip software, software tips, roland printer tips, print software, digital printing

The TR2 upgrade process is pretty smooth for most users, but occasionally, VersaWorks does not register the new ink configuration after the correct process procedures have been followed. This quick tips shows you the easy fix.

Top 10 Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Schemes— Austin Dillon, Tyler Reddick and Anthony Alfredo Reveal Their Favorites

November 03, 2020 Ben Fellowes Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters, Inspiration nascar schemes, nascar racing schemes, chevvy racecars, chevrolet racing cars, richard childress racing, austin dillon, tyler reddick, anthony alfredo, coca cola car, vehicle wraps, vehicle wrap, racecar wrap, truevis printer, large format printers, digital printing

The NASCAR season comes to a close this weekend having continued to entertain fans despite the challenges to live sporting events in 2020. As a company that supplies large format printer solutions, we especially love the “color of NASCAR" so we’re sharing the favorite racecar graphics of Austin Dillon, Tyler Reddick, and Anthony Alfredo, as well as favorite color schemes from members of the RCR Graphics Center team.

Achieving Optimum Print Quality with the BT-12

October 25, 2020 Roland DGA Quick Tips, Tips & Tricks bt12, bt-12, print on apparel, print on t-shirts, print on facemasks, direct printing on tshirts, best tshirt printer, custom apparel printing, custom apparel, customize your own apparel

The new VersaSTUDIO BT-12 is easy to set-up and get great print results from, right-off-the-bat! Follow these quick instructions to see how simple it is to produce colorful and vibrant graphic t-shirts, totes, infant clothing, bandanas, and so much more.

BeginRight Employment Services

October 20, 2020 Featured, Marketing Expertise, Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters, Dye-Sublimation, Inspiration bt-12, dtg, direct to garment printing, apparel printing, t shirt printing, custom apparel, custom t shirts, t-shirts, tshirts, custom facemasks, printing on facemasks, business logo, logo printing, corporate logo

If you have a business that creates corporate giveaways or wants to expand its brand to include apparel and giftware, Roland DGA has the ideal solution in the BT-12 direct-to-garment printer to help you print on t-shirts, tote bags, facemasks and more. Read about BeginRight Employment services and see how they created custom logo apparel with the BT-12.

Perf Cut Image Boundaries with the VG2

October 05, 2020 Roland DGA Tips & Tricks, Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters quick tips, truevis, perf cut, perforated cutting, versaworks 6, rip software, print software, perforated stickers, perforated decals, perforated labels, perf stickers, sticker batches, sell stickers, large format printing, short run stickers

Previous VersaWorks software versions allowed for a regular contour cut around the image boundaries. With the VG2 and VersaWorks 6, it's now possible to do this function as a perf cut without having to use the “PerfCutContour” swatch in Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw. See how to take advantage of this great new feature.

Why Green and Orange are the New Colors of Print Production

October 05, 2020 Ben Fellowes Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters, Featured, Software, Inspiration orange ink, green ink, print inks, ink sets, large format printing, truevis, tr2, roland dga, digital printing, latest print technology, versaworks 6, print software, print rip, pantone print matching

Almost overnight, Green and Orange ink has shaken things up a bit in large format printing, and not just for Roland DGA, but for the industry as a whole. See why you no longer have to make do with "near enough” or "it'll do" color with these opinions from Roland DGA customers and print experts.

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