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Do you want an easy way to calculate the costs of printing? Simply export the job log in VersaWorks. This powerful feature contains the figures you need to manage your business. The printer’s entire print history is given, along with the size of each job and the volume of ink consumed per job. This helps accurately track your expenses, ensuring that you price jobs competitively and with the bottom line in mind. You can find the job log under “View Menu” in VersaWorks.
How to generate single line fonts for use with Dr. Engrave
Before you go out and spend $79 – $500 for an “engraving” font package, read on. Dr. Engrave includes a unique feature that allows you to create them yourself.
The utility is called SFEdit and is included as part of the Dr. Engrave software package. This utility allows you to take any Windows Truetype font and convert it into a single line font. That means that if you have 2,000 Truetype fonts on your PC, you can have 2,000 single line fonts for use with Dr. Engrave. In addition, the SFEdit program allows you to edit the font library to “clean it up” to your liking. If you’ve never used the SFEdit program to create your own fonts here are the steps to follow.
Roland Video Tutorial – Installing a Windows 7 Printer Driver
Follow these simple steps to preinstall your Windows 7 driver for any Roland device.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW7KV2GkjqE
Roland Video Tutorial – Metallic Graphics using Illustrator
Learn to add brilliant metallic colors and effects to your Adobe Illustrator designs for stunning results and a seamless workflow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVCUocP8Aag
Roland Video Tutorial – Silver Printing with VersaWorks
Make the most of metallic effects by setting up your VersaWorks files like a pro.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVCUocP8Aag
VersaWorks Custom Settings
With the advent of the VersaUV family and its incorporation of white ink and gloss layers, it has become increasingly important to understand how these colors are treated within VersaWorks. The most common issue encountered is the process of setting up files that take advantage of these added features on the LEC.
VersaWorks Installation Info
When installing a new printer, always use the supplied Roland VersaWorks disk to perform your software installation. This ensures that you are loading the correct drivers for the printer you are installing.
Wicked Cool new VersaWorks Features!
File this under the “How Cool is That?” category. The new version of VersaWorks (Version 3.2.1) includes two relatively well hidden but Wicked Cool features that made me smile.