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Category: HOW-TO

BASIC GUIDE TO REGISTERING VINYL GRAPHICS

October 24, 2022 ffnwordpress Arlon, Digital Media, Graphics, HOW-TO, Training

Registering vinyl graphics can make applying multiple panels across a large graphic laborious. The good news is, we’re here to make your life easier! Today, we’re covering the fundamentals for

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CUSTOMIZE YOUR VERSAWORKS TOOLS

August 30, 2022 ffnwordpress HOW-TO, Quick Tip, Roland, Training, VersaWorks

With the new VersaWorks update to 6.14, you can now customize the tools in your Job Settings window. Step 1. Open the Queue Properties for the Queue you would like to

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SILVERING OF OVERLAMINATES

August 9, 2022 ffnwordpress General Formulation, GFP, HOW-TO, Quick Tip

Decal applications may require an overlaminating film to provide protection for a graphic and extend its useful life. Manufactures like General Formulations provide many options for pressure sensitive clear overlaminating

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HOW TO USE THE NEW VERSAWORKS JOB VARIATION TOOL

August 4, 2022 ffnwordpress HOW-TO, Quick Tip, Roland, Software, VersaWorks

Job Variation, A recently added feature to Roland DG VersaWorks, is a fantastic tool that can be used for print jobs where color accuracy is very important. “Job Variation” allow

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MATCHING ROLAND COLOR MANAGEMENT PROPERTIES

July 22, 2022 ffnwordpress HOW-TO, Quick Tip, Roland, VersaWorks

If you click on the “Color Management Properties” button in VersaWorks, you’ll see that there are a variety of matching methods you can choose from. So, it’s important to know

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TESTING AN EXTERIOR WALL FOR MEDIA COMPATIBILITY

July 21, 2022 ffnwordpress Arlon, Digital Media, HOW-TO, Wall Graphics

The first step to qualifying a wall wrapping media is to analyze and identify the surface. This article doesn’t select specific media for you. I want to give you some

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BENEFITS OF OVERLAMINATES FOR VEHICLE GRAPHICS

July 12, 2022 ffnwordpress Arlon, Digital Media, HOW-TO, Tech on the Road

In this episode of Tech on the Road, Arlon technical solutions manager, Ritchie Daize, teaches you about why substrate laminates matter and briefly covers some of the benefits they offer

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CUT GRAPHIC FILM ADHESION BUILD

June 21, 2022 ffnwordpress Arlon, HOW-TO, Quick Tip

When adhesive first makes contact with a surface the level of bound or stickiness is called “tack”. As time passes or pressure is exerted the adhesive flows onto, and makes

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NAVIGATING THE SIGNLAB INTERFACE

June 17, 2022 ffnwordpress CADlink, HOW-TO, Software, Training

The following elements make up the workspace. Most elements can be moved around and docked in the workspace. When you first start the application, or open a new file, the signblank

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HOW TO USE THE NEAREST COLOR FINDER TOOL IN ROLAND VERSAWORKS

June 17, 2022 ffnwordpress HOW-TO, Quick Tip, Roland, Software, VersaWorks

One of the really cool features available in VersaWorks is the “Nearest Color Finder” tool. It allows you to select a Spot Color and find the “best” representation of the

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GO BEYOND BASIC TEXT IN SIGNLAB WITH TEXT TOOLBOX CONTROLS!

June 1, 2022 ffnwordpress CADlink, HOW-TO, Software, Training

Adding text to your designs is about more than just inserting a few words. Proper text designs can elevate your creations and make them stand out from the rest. If

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DEBUNKING THE MYTHS OF CALENDERED FILMS

May 6, 2022 ffnwordpress Arlon, Digital Media, HOW-TO, Tech on the Road

In this episode of Tech on the Road, Arlon technical solutions specialist, Matt Braswell, discusses the key differences between calendered and cast films and debunks industry myths concerning calendered products.

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NEW VERSASTUDIO BN-20A INSTALLATION VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE

April 20, 2022 ffnwordpress BN-20, BN-20A, Equipment, HOW-TO, Roland, Training

Nine new VersaSTUDIO BN-20A installation videos at the Roland TV page have just been released. Besides walking you through the entire installation process, these videos provide other BN-20A tips and

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HOW TO REMOVE VINYL ADHESIVE

April 15, 2022 ffnwordpress Arlon, Digital Media, HOW-TO, Tech on the Road, Training

In this episode of Tech on the Road, Arlon senior technical solutions manager, Ritchie, shares vinyl hacks for how to deal with any leftover adhesive residue after a wrap removal.

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VERSAWORKS UPDATE 6.12.2

February 22, 2022 ffnwordpress HOW-TO, Printer, Quick Tip, Roland, VersaWorks

Roland DG VersaWorks is now at version 6.12.2, and there is a list of the items that have been added or changed in the newest version. First, the Remaining Media

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USING THE STEP & REPEAT FUNCTION IN VERSAWORKS 6

January 26, 2022 ffnwordpress HOW-TO, Quick Tip, Roland, Software, VersaWorks

Roland DG’s Step & Repeat function in VersaWorks 6.0 is a timesaving feature. When you add a job, this useful tool enables you to Step & Repeat it, easily and

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WHAT SHOULD MY CUTTER SETTINGS BE?

January 14, 2022 ffnwordpress Equipment, HOW-TO, Quick Tip, Roland

The most commonly asked question from customers who are new to the printing/cutting industry are related to the blade and cutter settings. Roland has a good Cutter Blade Reference Guide

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THE DEEP CHANNEL HACK TO PREVENT VINYL LIFTING

January 5, 2022 ffnwordpress Arlon, Digital Media, HOW-TO, Quick Tip, Training

So here we are once again, talking about the challenge of vinyl lifting out of channels and recessed areas.  What we really need is a ‘Deep Channel Hack’! We often

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SIGN & GRAPHICS BEGINNER’S GUIDE

December 23, 2021 ffnwordpress Arlon, Digital Media, Graphics, HOW-TO, Vinyl

Beginner’s Guide Sign and Graphics Installation Arlon features a lot of different installation techniques, tips, and tricks on Arlon’s WrapItRight, and at a glance, it might seem hard to get started.

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USEFUL NEW FEATURES IN UPDATED VERSAWORKS 6.12 SOFTWARE

November 9, 2021 ffnwordpress Equipment, HOW-TO, Quick Tip, Roland, Software, VersaWorks

The most recent VersaWorks update to version 6.12 has added a few new features that you may find useful. First is connectivity to the Roland DG Connect application. You can

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TIME FOR MAINTENANCE

October 8, 2021 ffnwordpress Equipment, HOW-TO, Quick Tip, Roland, VersaWorks

Every Roland DG TrueVIS printer has a unique display warning message system that tells you when it’s time to perform maintenance and replace consumable parts, like head wipers, etc. When

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LAMINATING TIPS – SILVERING

September 3, 2021 ffnwordpress HOW-TO, Nekoosa

Written by Jim Hingst, Former Nekoosa Team Member Have you ever seen silvery specs in a laminated print? This defect is called silvering. It’s caused when tiny air bubbles are

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PDAA AND ARLON VEHICLE AND FLEET TRAINING CERTIFICATION

August 6, 2021 ffnwordpress Arlon, Fusion Wrap, Graphics, HOW-TO, Illuminite Wrap, SLX Cast Wrap, SLX+, Training

PDAA and Arlon Vehicle and Fleet Training and Certification is designed to train installers on the best practices for fleet and commercial vehicle wrapping. Our goal is to help you

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HOW TO USE THE VERSAWORKS 6 “CUT & PRINT” OPTION

July 16, 2021 ffnwordpress HOW-TO, Roland, VersaWorks

A newer function within VersaWorks 6 is the “Cut & Print” operation mode. In a normal integrated print/cut workflow, contour cutting is typically performed after printing. While this order of

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UPLOADING AN ARLON MEDIA PROFILE IN VERSAWORKS

January 31, 2021 ffnwordpress Arlon, Digital Media, Equipment, HOW-TO, Roland, Software, VersaWorks

One of the more frequently asked questions is, “How do you upload an Arlon profile onto the RIP software?” It’s very simple, and it only takes a few steps. Download

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