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Some useful tips and tricks to help you with design projects, 3D production, vehicle wrapping and more.

Printing on Demand Vs Customisation Vs Personalisation - What it's all about

The print industry is buzzing with new terms, making it hard to keep track of what they all mean. In this article, we cover a few of these key terms like 'print on demand', 'customisation' and 'personalisation' and explain how Roland DG technology can help you leverage them — so you can decide if, and how, you’ll take them on.

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Tips to help your business prepare for the Festive Season

If you're running a small personalisation business, you're probably heading into your busiest time of year. Good preparation can make a huge difference between having a fantastic festive season or scrambling to keep up. Here are some tips to help you get organised, so you're able to make the most of the holiday demand.

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Upgrading your Sticker Printing Equipment

Are you selling stickers online and wondering how to grow your business? Did your 'sticker-selling' journey start as a hobby but now feels more like a business? Are you spending more time printing, cutting, and shipping stickers than you expected? Ready to take your business further but not sure of your next steps? Whatever challenges you're facing, this article is for you!
 

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What You Need to Know Before Investing in New Equipment

Choosing the right equipment is a critical decision for any business, especially when you're just starting or looking to expand. There are several desktop devices available in Roland DG's VersaSTUDIO range that are designed to meet specific needs, whether you’re running a home-based personalisation business, growing a print service or anything in between. We're conscious that making a new investment is a big decision and there are lots of factors to think about so in this article, we’ll show you the factors that will make a difference to your future business.

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Simplicity in Software - FlexiDESIGNER & VersaWorks for Easy Startups

Starting a small business or pursuing a creative passion can be both exciting and daunting. The tools you choose can make a significant difference to how quickly you can bring your ideas to life. With the VersaSTUDIO range from Roland DG, not only do you get cutting-edge hardware, but you also receive access to two powerful software programs: FlexiDESIGNER and VersaWorks. In this article, we explore ten compelling reasons why FlexiDESIGNER and VersaWorks are the perfect companions for your creative endeavours.

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Using Primer to Unlock New Material Possibilities

In the fast-paced world of direct-to-object or direct-to-substrate digital printing, versatility and adaptability are key. However, some materials, like certain plastics, metals, and glass, can cause ink adhesion issues. By applying a primer to a surface before printing, you can achieve high-quality prints on materials that would otherwise be challenging to print on and potentially open new sales opportunities. In this Blog we detail the benefits of using primers and offer useful tips on how to integrate them into your digital printing processes to significantly expand your material options, enhance print quality, and achieve superior durability.

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8 Tips for Reducing Waste in Wide-format Printing

When running a print business, any form of waste has an impact on the bottom line but unfortunately there are so many ways wastage can creep into your print workflow without you realising. In this article, we show you how managing design layouts, conducting regular maintenance, calibrating ink usage and reducing errors will help you keep waste down and keep your margins high.

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Print Quality and Customer Satisfaction through Sampling

One of the biggest challenges for many print businesses is ensuring consistent quality, colour, and alignment, especially across large production runs. Thankfully, digital print has a quick and cost-effective solution - sampling. Sampling is an invaluable tool that print businesses can implement to practically eliminate issues with large print runs. In this article we explore the whys and wherefores of sampling and prove how this extra step pays major dividends in avoiding costly reprints and keeping customers happy.

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