News, Views & How To's

Improve UV Ink Adhesion with a Clear Undercoat

March 27, 2014 Roland DGA Tips & Tricks , Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters

One of the greatest advantages of UV ink is its compatibility with a wide variety of substrates. Unlike solvent or water-based inks that react with the surface or get absorbed by the coating, UV ink sits on the surface and bonds to it just like an adhesive. A number of factors, including the finish and composition of the surface and the amount of ink being used, can affect the strength of this bonding.

Getting Set-up for Stickers

March 21, 2014 Roland DGA Cutters , Software

When it comes to producing stickers, proper set-up can help streamline your workflow and save you valuable production time. Here are two cut settings in Adobe Illustrator and Roland DG VersaWorks that will help you increase efficiency and reduce waste when printing stickers and decals.

Harsh Weather Diminishes Economic Outlook?

March 18, 2014 Rick Scrimger Marketing Expertise economic outlook , weather

Today I found this infographic and can say that extreme weather affected our business these first two months of the year. Did it affect yours?

Two-sided Window Graphics with Two Different Stories

March 7, 2014 Roland DGA Cutters

It’s not an easy task to create a window graphic with two different sides and two different images or designs. In fact, it’s a pretty advanced application.

Making the Grade: Our DWX Mills Now Qualify for 3M ESPE’s New Nano Porcelain/Ceramic Material

January 21, 2014 Roland DGA Public Relations Dental

We recently announced that our DWX-50 and DWX-4 dental mills have been qualified by 3M ESPE for the company’s Lava Ultimate Restorative nano porcelain/ceramic material.

Tips for Printing Metallic

December 31, 2013 Roland DGA Color Management

Metallic ink is a great way to add pizzazz to a project, but how can you get these prints to really “pop?” Here are three tips that we think will help you achieve better results when printing metallic:

VersaUV Technology Earns an A+ from Top Packaging Schools

December 17, 2013 Roland DGA Public Relations Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Inspiration package design , packaging , prototyping , versauv

In a retail environment flooded with competing advertising messages, how does one package cut through the clutter?

New White Paper Explores How VersaUV Technology Takes Package Prototyping to the Next Level

December 6, 2013 Laurie Weller Inkjet Printers & Printers/Cutters , Tips & Tricks

Every package designer, flexographic printer, or converter faces a similar dilemma – how to produce a package prototype, quickly and economically, that looks and feels like the final product. The problem is magnified ten-fold when the client wishes to see several iterations.

Our Take on The Rules of Wrap

November 20, 2013 Roland DGA Cutters

One of the things we at Roland DG love most about wide-format graphics is their ability to transform just about anything into something completely different. If this strikes a chord with you, then you must really love vehicle wraps. They’re just plain cool.

Creating a Set of “Trick Chromed” Toyota Decals

November 5, 2013 Roland DGA Cutters

Mark Roberts is the owner of The InterSign Group, a Houston-based company specializing in business branding, identification, marketing and way-finding. In addition to running a successful business, Mark writes “how to” sign-making and digital printing articles and is a regular contributor to Sign Builder Illustrated magazine. We have invited Mark to share his insights as a Roland DGA guest blogger.