One of the first thing most new Roland print/cut device users must learn is how to add cut lines to thier artwork. Adding the CutContour swatch to the stroke of the shape you want cut is a basic process. Creating the shape can be much more complicated. In this post I will go through my…
VersaWorks has two illustrator palletes that are essential for inserting the cut lines (seen left) and applying the Roland Color System Library (seen below) colors – which is like a Roland PMS color chart. I have worked out a method for loading the charts so they have easy access in Illustrator. [Corel & FlexiSign has…
While I may not be an expert at Illustrator – I have many years working with Illustrator making files for the VersaWorks workflow. In this series of articles I am going to outline my approach. Hopefully these tips and tricks will get new users up to speed not only quickly, but with a clean and…
OnSupport is a utility that Roland created to monitor your printer. You can use it to update your firmware, get printer related documnets, and monitor your printer for conditions and email you the results. Some of the useful “results” are job finished, errors, and ink low warnings. These are very useful for unattended printing using a take-up…
Roland requires a certified tech do the install of your new printer. This is because your tech will ink up the new machine, install software, set it up with service settings to make your operation easier, and be able to correct any minor issues and adjustments. In these posts, I will outline what you need…
How do you save/organize your files? Is it like a clothes drawer that everything gets tossed into one drawer? I hope not. I can’t tell you the number of people who tell me they are saving their files “in Flexi.” No – they are not. They are saving in Flexi’s default folder. After years in…
I see many users leave jobs in their queues as a way to save jobs for future use. While it is a good idea to save each project at least a few days after completing – gumming up the queues as a storage technique can slow VersaWorks from loading. I have also seen VersaWorks get…
VersaWorks has a rarely used feature that could be very useful if understood. The Variable Data tab allows one design to be used to create many individual outputs. The simplest term is “Mail Merge.” This comes from the old process of writing one form letter and merging it with a list of names to create mailers…
If you have ever called us for service you will always be met with, “Send us a picture of your test print and we will get back to you.” What is a “test print” and why do we insist on seeing one before we continue? [NOTE: These are “perfect” test prints unless labeled with problems….
Here is a demo of threading and using a Drytac Jet Mounter JM-34 Laminator.
