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How to Three-Layer Print with White Ink Using a TrueVIS LG or MG Series UV Printer/Cutter

February 9, 2024 Jim Maffeo Quick Tips , Software , Tips & Tricks , Service & Support roland dga, roland dga, versaworks, versaworks 6, versaworks printing, versaworks rip, versaworks rip software, three layer print, lg, mg, uv printer

This week’s Quick Tip from Roland DGA Application Specialist Jim Maffeo outlines the steps for taking advantage of three-layer printing with white ink when using a TrueVIS LG or MG series printer/cutter. Share this information with your customers to help them optimize the quality of their prints while saving time and effort.

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Ask Angelyn: 5 Niche Markets That Place Multiple Print Orders

January 8, 2024 Angelyn Cubacub UV Printing , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Engraving promotional products, print orders, digital printing, eco-solvent printing, uv direct print, print and cut, window graphics, customization, personalization, window graphics, wall graphics, floor graphics, safety signage, posters, banners, decals, logo printing, small business strategies

Acquiring clients in these five niche markets that typically place multiple print orders can help you on your journey to success.

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Spot UV, Gloss Ink and Printed Effects with Digital Print

December 6, 2023 Roland DGA UV Printing gloss ink, uv ink, clear ink, direct-to-substrate printing, fine art reproduction, uv printing, uv digital printers, spot color, simulated embossing, textured print, printing braille, cold foiling, debossing, matte finish, gloss finish, packaging prototypes, packaging design, direct printing

Gloss or clear UV ink lets you produce a range of interesting print effects from spot UV highlights and simulated embossing to realistic textures and foil effects.

5 Holiday Trends

November 17, 2023 Dave Hawkes Quick Tips , Tips & Tricks , 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

In this week’s Quick Tip, Roland DGA’s VersaUV Product Manager, David Hawkes, provides some interesting stats on how and when consumers plan on doing their holiday shopping this year. We encourage you to share this useful information with your customers – especially those who sell customized products online – to help them maximize sales and profits.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Spread Cheer with Custom-Printed Gifts

November 8, 2023 Roland DGA Inspiration , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , UV Printing product customization, direct print, uv printing, print and cut, stickers, decals, eco-solvent ink, heat transfer vinyl, custom apparel, customized drinkware, custom graphics, wall graphics, floor graphics, window graphics, window cling, digital printing, custom notebooks, customized phone cases, customized ipad cases

With the holidays around the corner, Roland DGA shares custom-printed gift ideas that will please everyone on your list.

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Developing Western Sensibility: An Interview with Kathryn Sanders, Founder and CEO

November 6, 2023 Ginny Mumm UV Printing , Inspiration interior design, uv printing, wallcoverings, direct print, custom decor, custom wallcoverings, custom prints, commercial interiors, residential interiors, reproducing art, versauv, roland dg lec2 s series, flatbed printing, uv hybrid printer, belt-driven uv printer

Kathryn Sanders and Leana Becker of textile design and digital printing studio Western Sensibility in Missoula, Montana have added Roland DG's state-of-the-art wide-format UV flatbed and hybrid printers to expand their product offerings with prints on a wide range of surfaces for interior design applications.

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Roland DGA and DG DIMENSE Make Their Mark at PRINTING United Expo 2023

October 27, 2023 Roland DGA Tradeshows & Events roland dg, roland dga, dg dimense, printing united expo, truevis, resin/latex printer, uv printer, eco-solvent printer, digital printing, vehicle wrapping demos

Roland DGA and DG Dimense showcased their latest technology and innovative solutions at the prestigious PRINTING United Expo held October 18-20 in Atlanta, Georgia.

How to Minimize Margin Space Between Prints When Using the TrueVIS AP-640

October 25, 2023 Scott Burgess Quick Tips , Software , Service & Support , UV Printing

In this week’s Quick Tip, Roland DGA’s Scott Burgess outlines two methods TrueViS AP-640 Resin printer users can employ to minimize media margins between jobs and ensure the proper drying of prints. Useful information to share with your current or future AP-640 customers!

The Best Practice Workflow for GTS

October 6, 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

September 22, 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.