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• Maintenance Prints

  We are in the 3rd generation of heads and inks for Roland EcoSol printers (possibly 4th or 5th if you…

• How do we price in the digital printing and sign industry?

  [The following ideas may be too simple, or they may not be terribly helpful to many of you, but it…

• So you want to buy a used Roland printer?

  A used Roland printer can be a great way to start out on a budget, but if you buy the…

• Let’s Learn About File Formats

  VersaWorks will allow loading of PDF, EPS, TIFF, JPEG, & PS file formats. Add to that the VersaWorks job save…

• Print White, Gloss, & Primer Basics

  Printing the special inks with Roland printers requires design knowledge and VersaWorks knowledge. After learning the basics, experience will be…

• DO NOT use Center on Media when doing a Print-Lam-Cut Workflow.

  Issues with Crop/Cut alignment on Roland printers is often operator error and not something that needs a tech visit. The…

• Roland’s Take-Up Unit

  Roland has had take-up units [TU] for their machines from the beginning. They were included on SolJets, but were often…

• Moving Your Printer

  I get enough calls regarding moving a Roland printer that I think a quick write-up is needed. What follows will…

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  Setting Up Your Roland Printer on Your Network

  When your printer was installed, the Roland tech configured your printer to your network (excepting USB devices.) Hopefully you were…

• Troubleshooting Cut Problems

  Cut problems can be catagorized into a few categories: User error – This includes design, VersaWorks and machine settings and operation,…

• General Media Guide

  There are often questions about what media to use for what application. This is an informational post that will be…

• Heat Settings on Roland EcoSol Printer

  I typically get asked what the correct settings are for Roland EcoSol printers. The simple asnwer is as much heat…

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  Adding a Cutline in Illustrator

  One of the first thing most new Roland print/cut device users must learn is how to add cut lines to…

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  Loading Swatch Libraries

  VersaWorks has two illustrator palletes that are essential for inserting the cut lines (seen left) and applying the Roland Color…

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  Adobe Illustrator & VersaWorks

  While I may not be an expert at Illustrator – I have many years working with Illustrator making files for…

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  Roland OnSupport

  OnSupport is a utility that Roland created to monitor your printer. You can use it to update your firmware, get…

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  So you’re getting a New Roland Printer

  Roland requires a certified tech do the install of your new printer. This is because your tech will ink up…

• How Do You Organize Files?

  How do you save/organize your files? Is it like a clothes drawer that everything gets tossed into one drawer? I…

• VersaWorks – Job Save Function

  I see many users leave jobs in their queues as a way to save jobs for future use. While it…

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  VersaWorks – Variable Data Tab

  VersaWorks has a rarely used feature that could be very useful if understood. The Variable Data tab allows one design…

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  Why do we want to see a “test print?”

  If you have ever called us for service you will always be met with, “Send us a picture of your…

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  Using the Drytac JM-34 Laminator

  Here is a demo of threading and using a Drytac Jet Mounter JM-34 Laminator.

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  Roland Color System Library

  One approach to achieving great saturated colors on a Roland printer is to use the Roland Color System Library. This is…

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  VersaWorks – Start Here

  I have collected my experience and training in these short posts to try to get new users up to speed…

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  VersaWorks – Color Management

  The history of printing with VersaWorks will help in understanding how to decide what are the best settings for RVW….

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  VersaWorks – Color Modes

  Color goes from the rediculous to the sublime. One minute it seems under control and the next its wild and…

• VersaWorks – CustomCut

  Roland EcoSol printer predominantly use roll media. In the layout tab of VersaWorks you will see at the top under…

• VersaWorks – Settings in More Detail

  Let’s go into more detail with each Tab in the Settings window: LAYOUT: The MEDIA SETTINGS: Size is most commonly…

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  VersaWorks – Setting up the Queues

  Queue A & B (and C, D, E in RVW6) allow presets to be assigned to newly loaded files. This…

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  VersaWorks – Getting Profiles

  Profiles are aquired through Roland’s Profile Center. You will need to go to the Profile Center to create an account:…

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  VersaWorks – Installation

  INSTALLATION: Typically, Roland software should be installed as ADMINISTRATOR. Turn off any anti-virus software to assure a proper install. When…

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  VersaWorks – Getting Profiles

  Profiles are aquired through Roland’s Profile Center. You will need to go to the Profile Center to create an account: Rolanddga.com –…

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  VersaWorks – Setting up the Queues

  Queue A & B (and C, D, E in RVW6) allow presets to be assigned to newly loaded files. This…

• VersaWorks – Settings in More Detail

  Let’s go into more detail with each Tab in the Settings window: LAYOUT: The MEDIA SETTINGS: Size is most commonly set…

• VersaWorks – CustomCut

  Roland EcoSol printer predominantly use roll media. In the layout tab of VersaWorks you will see at the top under…

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  VersaWorks – Color Modes

  Color goes from the rediculous to the sublime. One minute it seems under control and the next its wild and…

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  VersaWorks – Color Management

  The history of printing with VersaWorks will help in understanding how to decide what are the best settings for RVW….

• VersaWorks – Basics

  Roland does not really provide a single location for instruction on the use and operation of VersaWorks [RVW.] With that…