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BT-12: Pretreat or Not to Pretreat

May 16, 2021 Lily Hunter Quick Tips , Software , Service & Support , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters print pretreatment, t-shirt pretreatment, pre treatment, pre-treatment, apparel pretreatment, pretreating t-shirts, pretreatment for tees, dtg printing, direct to garment printing, dye-sublimation, dye sub, dye-sublimation, bt-12, how to pretreat a t shirt for printing

Use of a pretreatment for DTG applications can help improve wash durability, ink adhesion, and vibrancy. The problem is, there’s no “one size fits all” solution and pretreating a garment doesn’t necessarily guarantee the user will get the desired results. However, the pretreatment steps outlined in this Quick Tip can help VersaSTUDIO BT-12 users achieve a better outcome.

Put the Versaworks 6 Job Assistant to Work for You!

April 20, 2021 Garrett Smawley Quick Tips versaworks 6 rip software , printer software , roland versaworks, job assistant , print production , digital printing , large format printing , cutcontour , cut paths , pdf printing , vector printing , adobe illustrator print file , perf cutting

Are your customers currently using the Job Assistant in VersaWorks 6? If not, you’ll be doing them a favor by recommending that they do so. The Job Assistant is a powerful feature that can streamline workflow and make life easier and more productive for your clients.

On Demand Support, Webinars, and Videos

April 18, 2021 Roland DGA Quick Tips , Software , Service & Support , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters printer maintenance, large format printer ,roland dg printer maintenance, manual cleaning, roland dg printer, truevis printer, truevis printing, corel draw print files, bn-20 printer, versauv printing, lef uv flatbed printing

In this Quick Tip, Application Specialist Kevin Rosen provides some outstanding Roland DGA educational and support tools/resources your customers can access easily with a few clicks of the mouse.

10 Minute Shop Talks— Greatest Hits Volume 1

April 13, 2021 Roland DGA Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Featured , Marketing Expertise , Inspiration large format printing, truevis, printers, printer cutters, sticker printing, wall graphics, print in education, teaching print and design, facebook live print interviews, roland dga customers, print users, printing solutions, museum printing, action sports printing, cannabis printing

Over the past year, the Roland DGA Corporation Facebook page has been broadcasting Facebook Live interview videos. In the first of our video collections, you can meet some top Roland DGA sign and graphics customers who talk about the ways they’ve built their businesses with Roland DG equipment.

Maintenance Made Easy

April 4, 2021 Roland DGA Quick Tips , Software , Service & Support , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters printer maintenance, large format printer maintenance, roland printer maintenance, manual cleaning roland printer, cleaning roland printer, truevis printer maintenance, truevis printer, truevis printing

By following the simple steps outlined in this Quick Tip, your customers can begin reaping the benefits of Mobile Panel 2. This innovative app makes performing printer maintenance routines, such as regularly scheduled cleanings, much easier.

A-to-Z of Printing: "V" is for Vehicle Wrapping at the Show

March 23, 2021 Ben Fellowes A-to-Z of Printing , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Tradeshows & Events vinyl graphics, vinyl wrap, vinyl wrapping, vehicle wrapping, vehicle wrap, vehicle graphics, wrap graphics, sportscar wrap, mini wrap, jaguar s type car wrap, scion xb car wrap, alfa romeo 4c car wrap, sportscar wrapping, fiat car wrap, ice cream van wrap

The following examples showcase some of the highlight wraps over the last 6 years of shows where the Digital EFX partnership of Matt Richarts and Dallas Fowler have entertained show audiences in the Roland DGA booth with the speed and skill in which they’ve wrapped everything from a camper van to high-performance sportscars.

Using Rotary Mode to Optimize Printing with LEF Series Flatbeds and RotaPrint

March 21, 2021 Roland DGA Tips & Tricks , UV Printing uv flatbed, uv desktop flatbed, uv customization, uv personalization rotary mode, rotaprint, lef printer, lef series, versauv, roland flatbed, print on cylindrical objects, print on bottles, print around bottles, print on drinkware, bottle printing

Do you use a VersaUV LEF flatbed printer with RotaPrint? If so, you’ll definitely want to read this informative quick tip about the latest "Rotary Mode." This powerful firmware update helps improve the overall process when printing onto bottles, drinkware and cylindrical objects, increasing accuracy and ensuring optimum results.

A-to-Z of Printing:"U" is for Umbrellas, Sun Shades, and Parasol Applications

February 23, 2021 Ben Fellowes A-to-Z of Printing , Dye-Sublimation , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Inspiration , UV Printing print on umbrellas, umbrella printing, custom umbrella, custom umbrellas, personalized umbrellas, print on sun shades, print on golf umbrellas, print on canopies, restaurant sun shade printing, covid 19 sun shade printing, outdoor print products, outdoor printing

Our latest a-to-z blog series outlines some of the different umbrella products you can add logos, custom patterns, messaging and personalized graphics to.

Double Foil with LD Laser Decorators for Double-Impact Gold Personalization

February 21, 2021 Roland DGA Engraving , Tips & Tricks foil printing, print on leather, leather printing, leather personalization, gold lettering on products, gold foil printing, hot foil stamp, customization, personalization, metallic lettering, metallic foil

When using a DGSHAPE LD-300 or LD-80 laser decorator, have you ever wanted to “kick up” the metallic finish of the foil? Here are some simple but effective tips you can use to really increase the metallic shine.

Specialize in Print Customization— 5 Small Businesses You Can Start Today!

January 26, 2021 Ben Fellowes Featured , Marketing Expertise , Tips & Tricks , UV Printing , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Cutters , Inspiration product personalization, product customization, print accessory, print apparel, print decor, print electronics, print t-shirt, small business customization, small business personalization, start a print business, starting a print business, start a customization business, print on fabric, print on apparel, print on iphone cases, print on face masks, photo printing

While there are many people trying to make money in online customization, there’s no reason why you can’t find your own path through the ecommerce crowds. The following blog shares some helpful advice to those starting out in personalization and customization— suggesting a more strategic approach to graphics personalization and outlining 5 niche business markets you could find success in with Roland DG technology.