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Infographic: 4 Great Reasons to Start a Home Based Business

August 7, 2020 Ben Fellowes Inspiration , Featured , Marketing Expertise home based business, business start up, starting a business, startup business tips, business infographic, starting a business infographic

If you're thinking of starting a home based business, take a look at some easy-to-absorb facts about the many benefits and advantages of running your own business. Get inspired to be your own boss with eye-opening data and info in this fun infographic that offers four great reasons why you should start a home-based business today.

15 Expert Tips for VersaWorks 6

July 23, 2020 Bryan Ballreich Software , Quick Tips , Videos versaworks 6, rip software, print software, print adobe files, cut files, clipping, tiling, spot colors, uv printing, inkjet printing software, cut paths

Bryan Ballreich has been the production expert at the Roland DGA headquarters for over 31 years, so he knows a thing or two about Roland DG VersaWorks— the world's most popular print RIP software. In this collection of step-by-step video presentations, he'll show you how to get the best print, cut and production results from latest VersaWorks to make your graphic output better than ever.

Using the True Rich Color Preset Benefits all Printers

July 7, 2020 Roland DGA Tips & Tricks , Software quick tips, print tips, roland dga, roland printers, truevis, true rich color, print rip, print software

With the introduction of Green and Orange TR2 inks, next-generation TrueVIS printers are drawing attention to a useful VersaWorks 6 feature that’s available to all Roland DG printer users. The True Rich Color preset allows you to expand your color gamut. Find out how you can use it for outstanding color output in this quick tip.

A-to-Z of Printing: “T” is for Ties, Scarves, and Bandana Accessories

June 29, 2020 Ben Fellowes A-to-Z of Printing , Dye-Sublimation , Featured , Inspiration custom ties, dye-sub ties, personalized ties, custom bandanas, personalized facemasks, dye sublimated scarves, fashion scarves, fashion hijab, custom snoods, custom neck gaiters

From fashion items like bow ties and scarves, to an essential new need for bandanas and face accessories, get inspired to tap into a whole new world of custom accessories with this revealing blog post about the latest dye-sublimated applications.

CustomCut the New Way

June 22, 2020 Roland DGA Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Quick Tips , Software versaworks6, rip, software, print, cut, decals, stickers, sticker production, large format printing, print and cut, printercutter

Long run “Print/laminate/cut” workflows for decals required the CustomCut function in VersaWorks and a multiple step process. See how you can skip the steps in VersaWorks 6 by selecting new Crop Mark by Row features.

A Quick Guide to Print Lingo

June 9, 2020 Roland DGA Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Featured , Inspiration , UV Printing , Dye-Sublimation , Color Management print terms, print dictionary, print lingo, common printer terms, printer lingo, print terminology, start up print business, home based print business

If you’re just starting out in print, bought your first Roland DGA device, or you’re just interested to learn more about common print terms, this cheat sheet is for you. It will allow you to identify and check-off the commonly used terms that print professionals use.

"Why Can’t I See My Whole Screen?"— Scaling in VersaWorks 6

May 28, 2020 Tips & Tricks , Software rip software, printing software, screen size, screen resolution, versaworks 6, roland dga

Did you know that you can select the “OK” button in VersaWorks 6 without even seeing it? In the example below, notice how the screen resolution prohibits you from seeing the bottom of the window. To remedy this situation, just follow these steps.

How Roland DGA is Using a Virtual Tool to Keep Its Users Up-and-Running

May 6, 2020 Service & Support , Inspiration roland dga, vr, virtual tool, augmented reality, new service solutions, service technology

For advanced companies like Roland DGA, business obstacles often present an opportunity to find a new way over them, under them, or around them. This is definitely how we see the situation right now while we’re focused on finding smart, new solutions for our employees, partners, and customers.

Out of Quarantine: Getting Your VG2 Printer/Cutter Ready for Production Again

April 29, 2020 Bryan Ballreich Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Service & Support , Quick Tips truevis vg2 printer/cutter, large format printer maintenance, roland printer cleaning, roland printer maintenance, cleaning cycles, cleaning your roland

As we start planning to or actually get back into our production environments again, there are some important steps to take in order to get your TrueVIS VG2 Printer/Cutter in optimal working condition.

Building Trust for the Future: Printology Digital Helps Local Businesses with COVID-19 Signage

April 23, 2020 Roland DGA Inspiration , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Cutters hazard signs, social distancing signs, large format printers, grocery store signs, employee signs , emergency signs, local signage

Despite recent challenges, print service providers like Printology Digital in Alberta, Canada are discovering new ways to remain productive during the pandemic — they understand the vital part that print has to play in this crisis and are helping local businesses with their services.