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Roland DG Joins the Fury with the Lotus Mad Max F1 Car

July 2, 2015 Roland DGA Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Inspiration , Featured car wraps , f1 lotus mad max , f1 racing car , mad max fury road cars , roland inkjet , roland soljet

Likely, most Roland DG vehicle wrap users and other Roland DG gearheads have already seen the Mad Max Fury Road movie with its spectacular array of post apocalyptic hotrods and weirdly wonderful machines. What you might not know is that Roland DG had a small part to play in the promotion of this movie with a very special F1 car that looks like it spent more time in the deserted wastelands of Australia, chasing after the elusive Mad Max than it has on an F1 track.

Roland DGA Visits Art Center College of Design to See the Next Generation of Innovators In-Action

June 11, 2015 Roland DGA Milling & 3D Printing , Featured 3d prototype , art center college pasadena , cnc milling machines , rapid prototype

We love to see our technology being used in educational settings. So, it was especially exciting to visit the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena to see how the next generation of industry leaders are being trained using Roland DG technology.

Printing Clear EcoUV® Ink and a Color Image at the Same Time

May 3, 2014 Roland DGA Tips & Tricks , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters

Our VersaUV® line offers clear ink capability, which can be used to add special finishes, create realistic textures and even improve ink adhesion. It’s important to remember that the best process for printing with clear EcoUV ink will depend on the desired results.

Synchronize Your Color Workspace

April 15, 2014 Roland DGA Color Management , Software

We all know that there are many output factors that can affect color (heat, resolution, ink limit, profile, spot colors, etc.) There are also factors on the input side (occurring before you even bring a file into queue) that will influence the way the colors in a file will print. Creating a synchronized color works pace within your design software will give you the best chance of having predictable color across different design platforms and file types.

Create Natural Texture with EcoUV® Clear Ink

April 11, 2014 Roland DGA Tips & Tricks , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters

The Roland DG Texture Library, included with Roland DG VersaWorks® RIP software, allows VersaUV® users to choose from more than 70 unique patterns and textures – all printed by layering clear ink. You can also create your own patterns by using a grayscale image as texture data.

Improve UV Ink Adhesion with a Clear Undercoat

March 27, 2014 Roland DGA Tips & Tricks , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters

One of the greatest advantages of UV ink is its compatibility with a wide variety of substrates. Unlike solvent or water-based inks that react with the surface or get absorbed by the coating, UV ink sits on the surface and bonds to it just like an adhesive. A number of factors, including the finish and composition of the surface and the amount of ink being used, can affect the strength of this bonding.

Getting Set-up for Stickers

March 21, 2014 Roland DGA Cutters , Software

When it comes to producing stickers, proper set-up can help streamline your workflow and save you valuable production time. Here are two cut settings in Adobe Illustrator and Roland DG VersaWorks that will help you increase efficiency and reduce waste when printing stickers and decals.

Two-sided Window Graphics with Two Different Stories

March 7, 2014 Roland DGA Cutters

It’s not an easy task to create a window graphic with two different sides and two different images or designs. In fact, it’s a pretty advanced application.

Tips for Printing Metallic

December 31, 2013 Roland DGA Color Management

Metallic ink is a great way to add pizzazz to a project, but how can you get these prints to really “pop?” Here are three tips that we think will help you achieve better results when printing metallic:

Our Take on The Rules of Wrap

November 20, 2013 Roland DGA Cutters

One of the things we at Roland DG love most about wide-format graphics is their ability to transform just about anything into something completely different. If this strikes a chord with you, then you must really love vehicle wraps. They’re just plain cool.