Estimating Ink Consumption and Cost for Roland Jobs - needs updates

If you’re trying to get an accurate material and ink cost to help price your Roland prints, Versaworks provides some key info.

Knowing how much ink you’re using will allow you to price your products so you’re not cutting into your margin.

Launch Versaworks. I am using Versawork 7 on my MAC, but it’s of course also compatible with PC.

With one of the queues option click the + button to import a new file and browse to your file or select a job that’s already in the queue. .

In the panel on the right, you’ll have data about the file starting with File Attributes. Scroll down to the Job Properties section.

At the bottom you’ll see “Ink Consumption”. An estimated amount of ink needed to print the select job will be displayed.

If you have jobs nested you’ll have more than one value.

If you don’t already know how much you’re paying for ink, the BN2 ink cartridges cost: or per mL. Use that number of understand how much it will cost to print your job.

Of course this only gives you a portion of your job cost. You can use our free Roland cost calculator to get a much more complete picture or upgrade to the Advanced Roland Cost Calculator that includes many more options.

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Confirming Cut Lines in Roland Versaworks - needs updates

If you’re struggling with cut line creation and not even sure they’ve been added to your artwork there’s an easy way to confirm in Roland Versaworks.

Before you try to troubleshoot and figure out why you sticker or transfer is printing, but not cutting - confirm it has cut lines.

Launch Versaworks. I am using Versawork 7 on my MAC, but it’s of course also compatible with PC.

With one of the queues option click the + button to import a new file. When the file opens in the queue you can select it.

In the panel on the right, you’ll have data about the file starting with File Attributes.

In the Document Information section look for “Special Items.” You should see either an A in a sold square and/or an A in a dashed square.

The solid square means contour cut line data is in the file. A dashed square indicates perforated cut lines are found in the file. You can have one or the other or both displayed.

If Special Items is empty that means you don’t have cut lines on your file and they all need to be added in order to have the Roland successfully cut your image.

There are various ways to add Roland contour cut and perforated cut lines to your jobs. I have blog posts and video tutorials on many of them.

My recommended method for adding cut lines for jobs being print and cut on Roland BN2-20 or BN2-20A or BN2-30 depends on if you’re using a MAC or PC.

For PC users - hands down take advantage of the free Flexi VersaStudio Edition that offers 1 click cut line creations.

For Mac users (who unfortunately can’t use Flexi) I would recommend (and I use) Silhouette Studio to vectorize and Affinity Designer to add the Roland cut lines. 

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The Best Heat Press for White Toner Printing (And Why It Matters) - Needs Work

4 Reasons Hotronix Fusion IQ Heat Press is Ideal for White Toner Printing

The Best Heat Press for White Toner Printing

Does Your Heat Press Really Matter for White Toner Printing?

If you’re just jumping into White Toner printing and wondering what’s the best heat press or if the heat press you have will do - it’s a legitamate question.


The answer is you can use any heat press to apply white toner heat transfers, however unlike sublimation or HTV transfers that are a little more forgiving when it comes to pressure ranges, white toner transfers are more sensitive.

Having a heat press with a pressure gauge - not just a pressure (check the word here) is ideal and can make a huge difference in application.

A heat press that is threadable is also ideal especially for applying designs to both the front and back of shirts. A heat press that’s not designed for threadablity

, white toner transfers

it’s likely you already have a heat press.

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Don't Rush Me Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday and you guys know what that means - time for a freebie!

 I have one this week that I think we can ALL relate to...who isn't waiting until the last minute?

How to Apply Vinyl to Wood Signs With Slats

We've shown you before in a previous blog post how to design in Silhouette Studio for wood signs with slats. Well, we love bringing you new and different ways to create so that you can choose a method that works best for you. 

So, here's another way to deal with how to apply a vinyl decal onto a wood sign with slats.

Is there Finally a Clog Free DTF Printer?

Are you on the hunt for a clog-free DTF printer with easy maintenance for your business or t shirt shop? Until recently I would have told you it's not possible.

But after spending some time learning and operating Uninet's new direct to film printer that includes patented auto wet capping to avoid clogs - I may be changing my mind.  Read on to learn more about the Uninet Xpress DTF Printer. 

Glitter Transfers Without Layers - Tutorial Video

If you want true full-color glitter transfers, layering HTV isn’t realistic — it’s thick, slow, and impossible to scale. 

DTF, sublimation, and white toner don’t give the same effect either.That’s why I use the Roland BN2-20A (or BN-20A). 

How to Add Distressing to White Toner Transfers for Softer and Better Quality Transfers

One of the easiest ways to improve the quality of White Toner transfers is by adding natural breaks to the artwork also known as rasterizing.

This can be done by removing the shirt color, adding holes or lines or adding a vintage-looking distress filter. Uninet recently released a new update to iColor ProRip Essentials that offers a built in distressing feature. In this tutorial I'll show you just how easy it is to use. 

Football and Fall Season Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday, and this week we are celebrating two of the best things coming up: Football and Fall! 

This design combines a love for the game with all those cozy autumn vibes. 

How to Make Your Own Custom Sublimation Tissue Paper

If you're looking for a fun and creative way to add an extra touch of personalization to gifts, look no further! Sublimation on tissue paper is a great way to make any gift stand out.

In this blog post, we'll teach you the basics of sublimation and how you can take your gift giving to the next level with this process. From prepping the tissue paper to pressing it with your favorite designs, we'll get you up and running so that you can start sublimating in no time!

HTV Won't Stick...Here's Why (And How to Fix It)

Do you ever struggle with HTV not sticking? The large majority of the time, it's NOT your vinyl and it's NOT your shirt - it's a pressure problem!

This is a common issue when you're working with sweatshirts, baby onesies, bags, or anything with thick seams, pockets, zippers, or hoods. These create what I call a "pressure barrier" that prevents your heat press from getting the full pressure it needs to properly adhere the HTV. Read on for the fix!