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How to Three-Layer Print with White Ink Using a TrueVIS LG or MG Series UV Printer/Cutter

09 February 2024 Jim Maffeo Quick Tips , Software , Tips & Tricks , Service & Support roland dga, roland dga, versaworks, versaworks 6, versaworks printing, versaworks rip, versaworks rip software, three layer print, lg, mg, uv printer

This week’s Quick Tip from Roland DGA Application Specialist Jim Maffeo outlines the steps for taking advantage of three-layer printing with white ink when using a TrueVIS LG or MG series printer/cutter. Share this information with your customers to help them optimize the quality of their prints while saving time and effort.

How to Use the VersaWorks Multilayer Feature for One-Pass Backlit Applications

24 January 2024 Matt Koenigsmann Quick Tips , Software , Service & Support

This week’s Quick Tip walks TrueVIS MG Series UV printer/cutter users through the process of using the new Multilayer tool in VersaWorks for backlit applications – a feature that can save them considerable time and effort by allowing the printing of three ink layers in a single pass. Great information to share with your MG customers!

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Ask Angelyn: 5 Niche Markets That Place Multiple Print Orders

08 January 2024 Angelyn Cubacub UV Printing , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Engraving promotional products, print orders, digital printing, eco-solvent printing, uv direct print, print and cut, window graphics, customization, personalization, window graphics, wall graphics, floor graphics, safety signage, posters, banners, decals, logo printing, small business strategies

Acquiring clients in these five niche markets that typically place multiple print orders can help you on your journey to success.

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Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Resin/Latex Ink Printer

18 December 2023 Roland DGA Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters roland dg, truevis ap-640, resin ink printing, latex ink printing, wide-format printing, fleet graphics, interior design, interior decor, vehicle wraps, interior signage, exterior signage, high-volume print production

There's lots of buzz around resin/latex ink printing these days. We talked with Roland DGA's Daniel Valade about the many ways this versatile printing technology can benefit your business.

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Spot UV, Gloss Ink and Printed Effects with Digital Print

06 December 2023 Roland DGA UV Printing gloss ink, uv ink, clear ink, direct-to-substrate printing, fine art reproduction, uv printing, uv digital printers, spot color, simulated embossing, textured print, printing braille, cold foiling, debossing, matte finish, gloss finish, packaging prototypes, packaging design, direct printing

Gloss or clear UV ink lets you produce a range of interesting print effects from spot UV highlights and simulated embossing to realistic textures and foil effects.

5 Holiday Trends

17 November 2023 Dave Hawkes Quick Tips , Tips & Tricks , Service & Support , UV Printing roland dga, large format printing, wide format printing, uv printing, uv printer, uv print, uv print and cut, lef printer, lef series, versauv

In this week’s Quick Tip, Roland DGA’s VersaUV Product Manager, David Hawkes, provides some interesting stats on how and when consumers plan on doing their holiday shopping this year. We encourage you to share this useful information with your customers – especially those who sell customized products online – to help them maximize sales and profits.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Spread Cheer with Custom-Printed Gifts

08 November 2023 Roland DGA Inspiration , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , UV Printing product customization, direct print, uv printing, print and cut, stickers, decals, eco-solvent ink, heat transfer vinyl, custom apparel, customized drinkware, custom graphics, wall graphics, floor graphics, window graphics, window cling, digital printing, custom notebooks, customized phone cases, customized ipad cases

With the holidays around the corner, Roland DGA shares custom-printed gift ideas that will please everyone on your list.

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Developing Western Sensibility: An Interview with Kathryn Sanders, Founder and CEO

06 November 2023 Ginny Mumm UV Printing , Inspiration interior design, uv printing, wallcoverings, direct print, custom decor, custom wallcoverings, custom prints, commercial interiors, residential interiors, reproducing art, versauv, roland dg lec2 s series, flatbed printing, uv hybrid printer, belt-driven uv printer

Kathryn Sanders and Leana Becker of textile design and digital printing studio Western Sensibility in Missoula, Montana have added Roland DG's state-of-the-art wide-format UV flatbed and hybrid printers to expand their product offerings with prints on a wide range of surfaces for interior design applications.

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Roland DGA and DG DIMENSE Make Their Mark at PRINTING United Expo 2023

27 October 2023 Roland DGA Tradeshows & Events roland dg, roland dga, dg dimense, printing united expo, truevis, resin/latex printer, uv printer, eco-solvent printer, digital printing, vehicle wrapping demos

Roland DGA and DG Dimense showcased their latest technology and innovative solutions at the prestigious PRINTING United Expo held October 18-20 in Atlanta, Georgia.

How to Minimize Margin Space Between Prints When Using the TrueVIS AP-640

25 October 2023 Scott Burgess Quick Tips , Software , Service & Support , UV Printing

In this week’s Quick Tip, Roland DGA’s Scott Burgess outlines two methods TrueViS AP-640 Resin printer users can employ to minimize media margins between jobs and ensure the proper drying of prints. Useful information to share with your current or future AP-640 customers!