Let’s go into more detail with each Tab in the Settings window: LAYOUT: The MEDIA SETTINGS: Size is most commonly set to “CustomRoll.” See “CustomCUT” below for another use of this choice. The “GET MEDIA WIDTH” button polls the printer for actual printable width. Make sure this is done before changing any settings. It is best…
Roland EcoSol printer predominantly use roll media. In the layout tab of VersaWorks you will see at the top under Media Settings a pulldown with “SIZE: CustomRoll” chosen by default. If the pulldown is engaged a user will find typical page sizes and roll settings that make little sense for the VersaWorks workflow. Pressing “Get…
Color goes from the rediculous to the sublime. One minute it seems under control and the next its wild and horrible. There are some basis terms that will eventually help control color and know why what is happening is happening. RGB vs. CMYK: The first issue to address is color modes. The simple two ways color…
The history of printing with VersaWorks will help in understanding how to decide what are the best settings for RVW. Color primting starts with 4 color offset printing and VersaWorks started by emulating that color space. Sign makers were using cut vinyl colors applying cut letters to signs. When Roland’s printers came along – these more saturated…
Roland does not really provide a single location for instruction on the use and operation of VersaWorks [RVW.] With that in mind this document attempts to place all that information in a readily accessible location. It is assumed that basic software operation is already understood – how to do basic loading of files, adjusting settings,…
