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Category: HOW-TO

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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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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HOW TO STRETCH A DIGITAL CANVAS PRINT

January 16, 2021 ffnwordpress Canvas, Digital Media, HOW-TO, Sihl

Stretching a digital canvas print is made easy with this how to video from Sihl. SHOP SIHL CANVAS DIGITAL

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EASY FIX FOR VERSAWORKS NOT RECOGNIZING YOUR PRINTER AFTER TR2 UPGRADE

January 10, 2021 ffnwordpress Equipment, HOW-TO, Printer, Roland, Software, VersaWorks

The TR2 upgrade process is pretty smooth for most users, but occasionally, VersaWorks does not register the new ink configuration after the correct process procedures have been followed. This is

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CUT STUDIO PLUGIN FOR ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CC NOW AVAILABLE

December 14, 2020 ffnwordpress HOW-TO, Illustrator, Roland, Software

Cut Studio Plugin for Adobe Illustrator CC (2021) 25.0 Now Available The Roland Cut Studio Program is one of the most popular downloads for Roland DG. It gives users the

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PERF CUT IMAGE BOUNDARIES WITH THE VG2

December 1, 2020 ffnwordpress Digital Media, Graphics, HOW-TO, Roland, Software, VersaWorks, VG2

The new VG2 series printer/cutters are loaded with over 40 new features that the previous VG models didn’t offer. While a lot of the upgrades (like the automated pinch roller

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HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE FLOOR GRAPHICS

November 21, 2020 ffnwordpress Digital Media, Floor, Graphics, HOW-TO, Nekoosa

When choosing where to install a floor graphic, finding the perfect spot where the flooring surface is in good repair, and well bonded to the structural surface is the first

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HOW TO CLEAN VINYL GRAPHICS

November 21, 2020 ffnwordpress Graphics, HOW-TO, Nekoosa

Many sign makers will tell you that it’s not uncommon for one of their customers to make an error during the cleaning process of their graphics. For this reason they

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APPLICATION TEMPERATURE RANGE FOR PRESSURE SENSATIVE SUBSTRATES

November 21, 2020 ffnwordpress Digital Media, HOW-TO, Nekoosa

To avoid problems with vinyl or any other pressure-sensitive material, carefully read the vinyl manufacturer’s technical data sheet. Product bulletins will usually contain all of the information you need, including

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COLOR MANAGEMENT SETTINGS IN VESAWORKS 6

November 21, 2020 ffnwordpress Digital Media, Equipment, Graphics, HOW-TO, Roland, Software, VersaWorks

The Color Management Properties section of VersaWorks 6 can be a bit of a mystery to a lot of users. Too often, this section is ignored by users who are

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VINYL GRAPHIC “HINGE INSTALL METHOD” TO A CURVED SURFACE

November 15, 2020 ffnwordpress HOW-TO, Orafol, Vinyl

The hinge installation method is a tried and true installation method for any vinyl graphic decal application to just about any compatible surface type. There are several different hinge installation

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A QUICK GUIDE TO PRINT LINGO

November 15, 2020 ffnwordpress HOW-TO, Printer, Roland, Software, UV

A CHEAT SHEET FOR COMMONLY USED PRINTING TERMS If you’re just starting out in print, bought your first Roland DGA device, or you’re just interested to learn more about common

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15 EXPERT VIDEO TIPS FOR VERSAWORKS 6

November 15, 2020 ffnwordpress Equipment, HOW-TO, Printer, Roland, Software, VersaWorks

The following videos will take you step-by-step through these essential functions to help you optimize your large format print production. 

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THE DEEP CHANNEL HACK TO PREVENT VINYL LIFTING

November 15, 2020 ffnwordpress Arlon, Digital Media, HOW-TO

Step 1: The Outer Face The first step of this technique is to run your squeegee firmly along the outer face surface following the contour of the channel.  Step 2: The Recessed

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT FILM FOR VEHICLE GRAPHICS

November 5, 2020 ffnwordpress Arlon, Digital Media, HOW-TO

Choosing the right film for a vehicle wrap that caters to the project you are working on can be difficult.

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