Tag | Roland

Ask Angelyn: How did you start your print business?

March 07, 2023 Ginny Mumm roland dga, print/cut, wide format printing, software, roland dg connect, print app, printing app, roland dg printing app, print software, print app, stickers, decals, vinyl cutting, small business, startup, versastudio, printer cutter

Roland DGA Small Business Segment Manager Angelyn Cubacub is not only a small business expert, she's a small business owner as well! Here she describes how she successfully launched her print business, and the lessons she learned along the way.

What’s New: ESM-HOLO

November 13, 2022 Lily Hunter Quick Tips , Software , Service & Support , UV Printing roland dga, print and cut, print then cut, printer cutter, roland dg print and cut, vinyl graphics, print and cut graphics, vinyl signs, vinyl decals, vinyl graphics, vinyl cutting, vinyl cutting support, holographic media, esm-holo

Roland DGA’s e-commerce and media expert, Lily Hunter, answers a few questions to help users achieve optimal results when printing on and cutting new ESM-HOLO Holographic Prism Film with Adhesive.

5 Online Print Businesses You Can Start This Year

July 14, 2022 Ginny Mumm Marketing Expertise , Inspiration , Featured , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , UV Printing , Engraving , Cutters online businesses, sticker design, diy stickers, decals, home-based business, print-and-cut, uv printing, dtg printing, rotary engraver, personalization, gifts, photo impact printer, vinyl cutters, benchtop uv printer, product customization, product personalization, promotional products, jewelry personalization, custom apparel

Launching a printing-related online business is easier than ever with help from Roland DG printing technology. Here are five ideas for popular, profitable online businesses you can start from home.

Best Practices for Setting Up LEF2 Printers

November 07, 2021 Jay Roberts Quick Tips , Software , Service & Support , UV Printing roland dga, large format printing, wide format printing, versaworks 6, uv printing, uv printer, uv print, uv print and cut, uv roll fed large format, printing, print customization, vinyl printing, uv printing on vinyl

Check out this quick tip set-up advice for VersaUV LEF2 printers that shows all the helpful settings you can select to enhance your overall user experience.

How to Use the “Cut & Print” Option

July 11, 2021 Daniel Valade Quick Tips , Software , Service & Support , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters print and cut, print then cut, printer cutter, print feed, pre feed, roland dg print and cut, versaworks software, versaworks rip software, rip software tips, thick vinyl, vinyl media, vinyl signs, vinyl decals, vinyl graphics, roland dg

This week’s Quick Tip outlines the steps for using the helpful “Cut and Print” operation mode in VersaWorks 6. If any of your customers focus heavily on HTM applications, this function can help them streamline their workflow by cutting down the dry time when printing and cutting thinner HTM films.

What Should My Cutter Settings Be?

June 27, 2021 Lily Hunter Quick Tips , Cutters , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters print and cut, print then cut, printer cutter, roland dg print and cut, vinyl graphics, print and cut graphics, cutting blade, blade holder, blade extension, blade angle, cut force, vinyl signs, vinyl decals, vinyl graphics, 45° blade, 60° blade, offset blade, vinyl cutting, vinyl cutting support, roland dga

Those who are new to the printing/cutting industry and have just purchased a Roland DG desktop often have questions regarding their cutting settings. Get started on the right track with this Quick Tip which offers some helpful pointers.

Execute the Pre-feed Option

June 13, 2021 Daniel Valade Quick Tips print and cut, print then cut, printer cutter, print feed, pre feed, roland dg print and cut, versaworks software, versaworks rip software, rip software tips, thick vinyl, vinyl media, vinyl signs, vinyl decals, vinyl graphics, roland dg

Here’s a useful tip you can share with your customers that will help them improve cutting accuracy when working with media that is heavier or thicker than typical cast or calendered vinyl.

A to Z of Printing: "W" is for Wrapping Unique Vehicles

May 25, 2021 Ben Fellowes A-to-Z of Printing , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Featured , Inspiration vinyl wrap, vinyl wrapping, wrapping vehicles, vehicle wrap, vehicle wrapping, tank wrap, excavator wrap, boat wrap, snowmobile wrap, tuk tuk wrap, firetruck wrap, snowboard wrap, paddleboard wrap, dirtbike wrap, motorcross bike wrap, atv wrap, food truck wrap, roland dga, roland dg, large format printing, large format graphics

Ask the man in the street what a vinyl wrap is, and they’ll probably tell you that it’s “when someone changes the color of a car or puts graphics on a car.” And while that is true, every good sign and graphics provider knows that there is so much more to be wrapped than just cars and trucks. In this wrap showcase, we are sharing some standout wraps of alternative vehicles, beyond cars and trucks – all produced with Roland DG printers.

A-to-Z of Printing: "V" is for Vehicle Wrapping at the Show

March 23, 2021 Ben Fellowes A-to-Z of Printing , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Tradeshows & Events vinyl graphics, vinyl wrap, vinyl wrapping, vehicle wrapping, vehicle wrap, vehicle graphics, wrap graphics, sportscar wrap, mini wrap, jaguar s type car wrap, scion xb car wrap, alfa romeo 4c car wrap, sportscar wrapping, fiat car wrap, ice cream van wrap

The following examples showcase some of the highlight wraps over the last 6 years of shows where the Digital EFX partnership of Matt Richarts and Dallas Fowler have entertained show audiences in the Roland DGA booth with the speed and skill in which they’ve wrapped everything from a camper van to high-performance sportscars.

Toy Designer Andrew Bell and the Creatures Inside His Head

October 19, 2015 Ben Fellowes Inspiration , Milling & 3D Printing andrew bell , android bot toy , dead zebra , vinyl toy making , vinyl toys

Our friends at NOTLabs recently milled a design on their MDX-540S using a 3D file from artist and toy designer, Andrew Bell. The results were awesome and we jumped at the chance to talk to Andrew about his design work and the bizarre, unique and super-cool characters he creates.