Roland DGA Corp. has announced VersaWorks Version 4.8, a full featured easy-to use RIP software package developed exclusively for the company’s wide-format inkjet
printers and printer/cutters.With the new version of VersaWorks, Roland has added a total
of six libraries from the PANTONE PLUS and Goe? product lines, valuable design and
production tools for highend graphics and any application where precise color matching is vital.
These libraries allow users to automatically convert a specific PANTONE spot color in the design
file to a CMYK value that can be reproduced on a Roland inkjet device. This simplified workflow significantly
reduces the amount of time required for color matching and enables quick output of specific colors when
working with properly profiled media.
Roland’s latest version of VersaWorks also features a new spot color replacement feature which allows
users to automatically replace a defined spot color in the design file with another from any VersaWorks
library, all without reopening the source file. With VersaWorks, users have access to 16 spot color libraries,
including the new PANTONE libraries and the Roland Color System, Roland’s own spot color matching solution f-
eaturing more than 1,500 traditional and metallic hues. Users can also replace the spot colors in their designs
with white and clear ink options supported by several Roland inkjets.
“As a leader in the wide-format printing industry, Roland provides versatile production tools for some of the world’s most creative
businesses,” said Andrew Hatkoff, vice president of technology licensing and business development. “
We are pleased to partner with Roland to bring all the advantages of PANTONE spot color matching to
these businesses. As the standard for the design and graphics industry, PANTONE provides end users
with complete creative flexibility, precision color matching and enhanced imaging across the applications
driving their businesses.”
“With Version 4.8, we have enhanced VersaWorks with new breakthrough color management features,”
said Hiroshi Ono, group product manager for Roland DGA Corp. “We are proud to offer our first built-in PANTONE libraries, making spot color matching even easier and more accurate. As our own bundled
RIP software, VersaWorks brings this innovative new capability – and many other advanced VersaWorks features – directly to our customers, free of charge, in an easy-to-use, fully integrated solution.”
The top choice of durable graphics professionals worldwide, Roland digital printing equipment is ideal for
producing signs, banners, vehicle wraps, custom apparel, packaging prototypes, labels, decals and POP
displays. Based on the latest Adobe CPSI 3019 engine, VersaWorks 4.8 RIP software works seamlessly
with all Roland inkjets and is compatible with Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP operating systems.
In addition to shipping with all new models, VersaWorks 4.8 is available to existing Roland inkjet
customers free of charge through an Internet connection using the Roland(at)NET(dot)service.
Other valuable VersaWorks features include a range of print options that allow users to meet the
demands of each job. Users can choose from high-speed mode for production banner printing, the MAX Impact preset for vivid outdoor graphics and
Artistic mode for exceptional indoor graphics. VersaWorks also features variable data printing,
supports up to four Roland devices simultaneously, and offers support for Roland’s GX series
cutters. Embedded ICC profile support, ink level adjustment tools, soft proofing capabilities, and
advanced cropping, tiling and nesting options are available as well. For flawless unattended printing,
a predictive ink calculator allows users to estimate the amount of ink needed for each job.
For more information on VersaWorks 4.8 and the entire line of Roland inkjet printers and
printer/cutters, visit http://www.rolanddga.com.
Roland DGA Corp.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Roland DGA Corp. serves as the U.S.-based marketing, distribution and sales arm of Roland DG Corp. in Hamamatsu, Japan.
Celebrating 30 years of innovation, Roland provides business-critical solutions every day to professionals across the sign, grand-format, sublimation, UV inkjet, digital graphics, vehicle graphics, fine art, dental, photography,
packaging, label, engraving and 3D modeling industries. Roland DGA is ISO 9001:2008 certified,
and Roland DG is ISO 9001:2008 and 14001:2004 certified