As with so much of what we see in the digital print world, there is a lot more to ink than first meets the eye. Printer hardware has undergone rapid
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HELPFUL TIPS WHEN LEADING MEDIA ON ROLAND DG TRUEVIS PRINTERS
Have you ever had media showing issues when printing long print jobs? If so, you know that such problems can be extremely frustrating, slowing down workflow and negatively affecting overall
HOW TO CREATE CONTOUR CUT LINES INSIDE OF VERSAWORKS
Versaworks 6 is a powerful RIP Software that’s used to drive Roland DG’s most powerful equipment and inkjet technologies. Since its inception, the program has routinely been updated with improvements,
CONTINENTAL GRAFIX PANORAMA PERFORATED WINDOW FILMS NOW AVAILABLE!
PANORAMA ONE 8020, 7030, 6040, 5050™ A self-adhesive, outside mount, perforated, one-way vision window film for short-term applications. Ideal for shorter-term applications where quality and economy meet. Available in 80/20,
DIGITAL PRINTING 101: WHICH INK DO YOU NEED?
Whether you are just getting started with digital printing or are interested in exploring new avenues, your choice of ink is important. Everything from your ink configuration to its chemical
CMYK vs RGB
When visiting a customer’s site recently, the owner expressed concern about some of the images printed on his TrueVIS VG2-540 looking flat and lacking vibrancy when using a TR2 CMYK-Lc-Lm-Lk-Or
ANNOUNCING THE NEW EASY INSTALLATION, ARLON DPF 4400.
FAST AND EASY INSTALLATIONS FOR YOUR NEXT APPLICATION We are excited to announce the launch of DPF 4400, a 3.5-mil opaque satin changeable calendered film that is perfect for a
EXPLORE LEASING
UNDERSTAND the benefits of EQUIPMENT leasing Enjoy all the benefits of ownership with optimum flexibility and the potential to enhance your profits for business growth and success. Leasing allows you
BASIC GUIDE TO REGISTERING VINYL GRAPHICS
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
DIGITAL PRINT VEHICLE WRAPPING FIMS – KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
It’s important that you’re selecting the correct product for the application to avoid potential issues – like incompatibility, surface damage, premature failure, etc. This vs That, ORAFOL Product Selection Made
PICKING THE CORRECT APPLICATION TAPE AND PREMASK
RTAPE set the standard for product performance and quality. Innovations like RLA® Release Liner Adhesion are often imitated, but never duplicated. RTAPE offers a wide range of products, read on to
CUSTOMIZE YOUR VERSAWORKS TOOLS
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
BENEFITS OF OVERLAMINATES FOR VEHICLE GRAPHICS
In this episode of Tech on the Road, Arlon’s technical solutions manager, Ritchie Daize, teaches you about why substrate laminates matter and briefly covers some of the benefits they offer
SILVERING OF OVERLAMINATES
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
HOW TO USE THE NEW VERSAWORKS JOB VARIATION TOOL
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
MATCHING ROLAND COLOR MANAGEMENT PROPERTIES
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
TESTING AN EXTERIOR WALL FOR MEDIA COMPATIBILITY
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
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: ORAJET 3951RA+PROSLIDE
If you’re not wrapping with ProSlide™ you’re missing the mark! Speed + Accuracy + Durability ORAJET® ProSlide™ wrap films deliver all of this and more! Developed with ORAFOL’s RapidAir® Technology,
BENEFITS OF OVERLAMINATES FOR VEHICLE GRAPHICS
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
NAVIGATING THE SIGNLAB INTERFACE
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
HOW TO USE THE NEAREST COLOR FINDER TOOL IN ROLAND 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
GO BEYOND BASIC TEXT IN SIGNLAB WITH TEXT TOOLBOX CONTROLS!
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
ADD A VINTAGE, WORN LOOK TO YOUR PRINTS WITH SIGNLAB P&C
Looking to add customizable aging and a vintage look to your prints right from the queue? The Distressed effect plug-in allows you to apply a filter over your image or
HOW TO USE THE NEAREST COLOR FINDER TOOL IN 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
DEBUNKING THE MYTHS OF CALENDERED FILMS
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.
