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The Best Practice Workflow for GTS

06 October 2023 Kitt Jones Quick Tips , Software , Service & Support , UV Printing roland dga, large format printing, wide format printing, uv printing, uv printer, uv print, uv print and cut, lef printer, lef series, versauv, versaworks, gts

In this week’s Quick Tip, Product Manager Kitt Jones outlines the steps for getting set up properly and achieving optimum results when using an LEF2 UV benchtop printer and the Roland DGA Graphic Transfer System (GTS).

Construction Completed for Roland DG's New Headquarters

22 September 2023 Roland DGA Featured roland dg, corporate headquarters, miyakoda plant, hamamatsu city, shizuoka prefecture, japan

Roland DG announced the relocation and consolidation of its headquarters to the Miyakoda Plant in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Print Product Ideas for Retail Customers

22 September 2023 Ginny Mumm Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , UV Printing retail graphics, window graphics, floor graphics, wall graphics, eco-solvent printing, print and cut, uv print, direct-to-substrate printing, digital printing, banners, flatbed printing, gloss ink, labels, stickers, packaging, pop, pos

From POP/POS displays and shelf talkers, to promotional posters and floor graphics, retail clients offer lots of opportunities to upsell products and grow your print business.

VersaSTUDIO BN-20D - Applying DTF Transfers to Polyester Garments

21 September 2023 Mike Davis Quick Tips , Software , Service & Support , UV Printing

This week’s Quick Tip from Roland DGA Application Specialist Mike Davis provides useful pointers for achieving optimal results when applying direct-to-film (DTF) transfers to Polyester fabrics. We encourage you to forward this helpful information to any current or prospective BN-20D clients.

How to Prevent “Sticky” Ink Prints When Printing in Draft or Production Modes with a Roland DG IU-1000F

11 September 2023 Jim Maffeo Quick Tips , Tips & Tricks , Software , Service & Support roland dga, large format printing, wide format printing, uv printing, uv printer, uv print, uv print and cut

If any of your customers have commented that their printed output feels “sticky” when coming off an IU-1000F flatbed UV printer, share this week’s Quick Tip with them. Following just a few simple steps can help prevent this from occurring.

Blog header image featuring a close up of the custom printed end of a baseball bat.

Sporting Goods Customization

25 August 2023 Ginny Mumm Inspiration , UV Printing uv print, roland dg, direct print, sporting goods customization, baseball bat graphics, soccer ball graphics, printing on sports equipment, personalization, rotary rack, co series printers, lef2 printers, versaobject, uv printer attachments, uv printer jigs

UV direct print offers endless possibilities for adding custom graphics to baseball bats, ping pong and pickleball paddles, golf balls, and many other types of sports equipment.

How to Use the Optional Profiles Available in VersaWorks 6 Media Explorer

16 August 2023 Matt Koenigsmann Quick Tips , Tips & Tricks , Software , Service & Support roland dga, roland dga, versaworks, versaworks 6, versaworks printing, versaworks rip, versaworks rip software, optional profiles

Share this week’s Quick Tip with your customers, which outlines the steps for taking advantage of the optional profiles in VersaWorks 6 Media Explorer – all available to Roland DG users with a few clicks of the mouse.

Debunking UV Printing Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction

13 July 2023 Ginny Mumm UV Printing uv printing, versaobject, direct print, ecouv inks, color management, hybrid uv printers, roll-to-roll uv printers, print and cut, packaging, promotional products, personalization, customization, interior design, signage, uv flatbed printers, instant curing, uv-led curing, on-demand printing, vehicle graphics

UV printing has become increasingly popular for its ability to direct-print rich, vibrant colors on a wide variety of surfaces and objects. Here, we'll tackle some of the most common misconceptions about this versatile digital printing technology.

Fourth of July

28 June 2023 Ginny Mumm Inspiration digital printing, custom print projects, uv printing, custom apparel, custom decor, custom banners, fourth of july projects, diy decor, direct-to-garment printing, direct-to-film printing, print and cut, eco-solvent ink, uv ink, large format printing, desktop printer cutter

Explore four creative custom digital printing projects that will make your Fourth of July celebrations even more memorable.

Taking Advantage of the Copy/Paste Setting Value (V) Feature in VersaWorks 6

20 June 2023 Jay Roberts Quick Tips , Tips & Tricks , Software , Service & Support roland dga, large format printing, wide format printing, versaworks 6, rip printing, software, roland dg connect, print app, printing app, roland dg printing app, ipad printing, tablet printing, phone printing, print software, print app, printing app

This week’s quick tip highlights a useful feature within VersaWorks 6 – the Copy Paste Setting Value (V) feature. It’s a convenient tool that’s incredibly useful when applying a lot of similar tasks or attributes to jobs. Sharing this tip with your customers will help save them a significant amount of time and effort when undertaking future projects.