If you have ever found the Color Management settings in VersaWorks confusing, you’ll be glad to know there’s a new feature in VW6 designed to help you get the most
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WHEN AND HOW TO USE CALENDERED VEHICLE WRAP FILM
Recommending a calendered vehicle wrap film can often be the difference between bidding on or winning a job. Knowing when and how to use calendered film is key. A calendered
CUT GRAPHIC FILM ADHESIVE BUILD
When adhesive first makes contact with a surface the level of bound or stickiness is called “tack”. As time passes or pressure is exerted the adhesive flows onto, and makes
EASILY ADD ARLON COLOR PALLETS
Create stunning, color-accurate designs with these downloadable Arlon color palettes. Download and install these palettes into your design software of choice, and you will be able to pick and choose
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE COPY/PASTE SETTING VALUE (V) FEATURE IN VERSAWORKS 6
Recently, when switching back and forth from printing queues while working on some test files that I needed to print, I used a great VersaWorks 6 feature – Copy/Paste Setting
HOW TO DOWNLOAD PROFILES WITHOUT LEAVING VERSAWORKS
Downloading profiles to use in VersaWorks has always been a bit of a chore. But now, with the introduction of DG Connect and VersaWorks version 6.16.1, adding profiles is much
ROLAND CUTTER BLADE REFERENCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Let’s discuss the basics of cutter blade knowledge and offers suggestions for troubleshooting cutting issues. CUTTER BLADE DESIGN BLADE EXTENSION – CUTCONTOUR BLADE EXTENSION – PERF CUTCONTOUR BLADE SETTINGS The
HELPFUL TIPS WHEN LEADING MEDIA ON ROLAND DG TRUEVIS PRINTERS
Have you ever had media showing issues when printing long print jobs? If so, you know that such problems can be extremely frustrating, slowing down workflow and negatively affecting overall
HOW TO CREATE CONTOUR CUT LINES INSIDE OF VERSAWORKS
Versaworks 6 is a powerful RIP Software that’s used to drive Roland DG’s most powerful equipment and inkjet technologies. Since its inception, the program has routinely been updated with improvements,
DIGITAL PRINTING 101: WHICH INK DO YOU NEED?
Whether you are just getting started with digital printing or are interested in exploring new avenues, your choice of ink is important. Everything from your ink configuration to its chemical
CMYK vs RGB
When visiting a customer’s site recently, the owner expressed concern about some of the images printed on his TrueVIS VG2-540 looking flat and lacking vibrancy when using a TR2 CMYK-Lc-Lm-Lk-Or
CUSTOMIZE YOUR VERSAWORKS TOOLS
With the new VersaWorks update to 6.14, you can now customize the tools in your Job Settings window. Step 1. Open the Queue Properties for the Queue you would like to
SILVERING OF OVERLAMINATES
Decal applications may require an overlaminating film to provide protection for a graphic and extend its useful life. Manufactures like General Formulations provide many options for pressure sensitive clear overlaminating
HOW TO USE THE NEW VERSAWORKS JOB VARIATION TOOL
Job Variation, A recently added feature to Roland DG VersaWorks, is a fantastic tool that can be used for print jobs where color accuracy is very important. “Job Variation” allow
MATCHING ROLAND COLOR MANAGEMENT PROPERTIES
If you click on the “Color Management Properties” button in VersaWorks, you’ll see that there are a variety of matching methods you can choose from. So, it’s important to know
HOW TO USE THE NEAREST COLOR FINDER TOOL IN ROLAND VERSAWORKS
One of the really cool features available in VersaWorks is the “Nearest Color Finder” tool. It allows you to select a Spot Color and find the “best” representation of the
ADD A VINTAGE, WORN LOOK TO YOUR PRINTS WITH SIGNLAB P&C
Looking to add customizable aging and a vintage look to your prints right from the queue? The Distressed effect plug-in allows you to apply a filter over your image or
HOW TO USE THE NEAREST COLOR FINDER TOOL IN VERSAWORKS
One of the really cool features available in VersaWorks is the “Nearest Color Finder” tool. It allows you to select a Spot Color and find the “best” representation of the
VERSAWORKS UPDATE 6.12.2
Roland DG VersaWorks is now at version 6.12.2, and there is a list of the items that have been added or changed in the newest version. First, the Remaining Media
USING THE STEP & REPEAT FUNCTION IN VERSAWORKS 6
Roland DG’s Step & Repeat function in VersaWorks 6.0 is a timesaving feature. When you add a job, this useful tool enables you to Step & Repeat it, easily and
WHAT SHOULD MY CUTTER SETTINGS BE?
The most commonly asked question from customers who are new to the printing/cutting industry are related to the blade and cutter settings. Roland has a good Cutter Blade Reference Guide
THE DEEP CHANNEL HACK TO PREVENT VINYL LIFTING
So here we are once again, talking about the challenge of vinyl lifting out of channels and recessed areas. What we really need is a ‘Deep Channel Hack’! We often
USEFUL NEW FEATURES IN UPDATED VERSAWORKS 6.12 SOFTWARE
The most recent VersaWorks update to version 6.12 has added a few new features that you may find useful. First is connectivity to the Roland DG Connect application. You can
TIME FOR MAINTENANCE
Every Roland DG TrueVIS printer has a unique display warning message system that tells you when it’s time to perform maintenance and replace consumable parts, like head wipers, etc. When
