VersaWorks will allow loading of PDF, EPS, TIFF, JPEG, & PS file formats. Add to that the VersaWorks job save files – RVW. Note that SVG, PNG, & GIF files are not on this list. Computer graphic files can be separated into two broad categories – files that have vector elements and those that strictly…
Printing the special inks with Roland printers requires design knowledge and VersaWorks knowledge. After learning the basics, experience will be required to troubleshoot the many materials and effects that are available and understand the applications. Starting with White: White can be installed on both EcoSol & UV Roland printers. The design process is the same for…
When your printer was installed, the Roland tech configured your printer to your network (excepting USB devices.) Hopefully you were shown where this is done on your printer, but there can be more to it than that. In this post I will be outlining the whole process. You may need to do this yourself when…
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…
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…
I have collected my experience and training in these short posts to try to get new users up to speed and veteran users a way to tune their workflow. I hope it helps VersaWorks – Basic VersaWorks – Installation VersaWorks – Getting Profiles VersaWorks – Setting up the Queues VersaWorks – Settings in More Detail…
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…
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…
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…
