2. Perform printing.

IMPORTANT

UV light is emitted when printing starts. Put on protective eyewear before clicking Print.

Recommended printing settings

Large differences in print quality occur due to the combination of Print Quality:, Speed:, Feather level:, and Feather type:. The recommended printing settings are the following.

Draft
Print Quality 960 × 900 dpi (set in VersaWorks)
Speed: High (set in Roland DG BF-16 Driver)
Feather Level: High (set in Roland DG BF-16 Driver)
Feather Type: Default type (set in Roland DG BF-16 Driver)
High Speed
Print Quality 960 × 900 dpi (set in VersaWorks)
Speed: High (set in Roland DG BF-16 Driver)
Feather Level: Mid (set in Roland DG BF-16 Driver)
Feather Type: Enhanced type (set in Roland DG BF-16 Driver)
Standard
Print Quality 960 × 900 dpi (set in VersaWorks)
Speed: High (set in Roland DG BF-16 Driver)
Feather Level: High (set in Roland DG BF-16 Driver)
Feather Type: Enhanced type (set in Roland DG BF-16 Driver)
High Quality
Print Quality 960 × 1200 dpi (set in VersaWorks)
Speed: High (set in Roland DG BF-16 Driver)
Feather Level: High (set in Roland DG BF-16 Driver)
Feather Type: Enhanced type (set in Roland DG BF-16 Driver)
MEMO
The orientation displayed in the VersaWorks window is the same as the actual print orientation.
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Procedure
  1. Start VersaWorks.
  2. Add the created print data to a VersaWorks job.
    Click + (add to job) or drag the print data to add it.
    AddJob
  3. Set the print data in VersaWorks.
    • Under Media Settings on the Layout tab, set the size of the object to be printed on to attach to the printer.

      The portion of the print data that does not fit on the media will not be printed. You can adjust the print data with Scaling on the Layout tab.

    • Use Print Quality on the Quality tab to set the resolution.
    • Use Mode on the Quality tab to set the color used with the print data.

    Configure other items as necessary.

  4. Click OK.
  5. Click Print.

    Select the location in which to save the print data, and then click Save. It is a good idea to create the folder in which to save the print data before you attempt to save it.

    This completes the configuration of settings in VersaWorks.

  6. Start Roland DG BF-16 Driver.
  7. Configure the printing settings under Basic setting.
    1. Set the printing speed with Speed:.
      Select from Low, Standard, and High.
    2. Set the printing direction with Direction:.

      When Print Right is selected, printing is performed when the print-head carriage moves from left to right. When Print Left is selected, printing is performed when the print-head carriage moves from right to left. When Bidi is selected, printing is performed in both directions, from left to right and from right to left.

    3. Set the inks to use for printing with Color Combinations:.
      MEMO

      When using white ink or gloss ink, it is necessary to specify spot colors in the print data. For information on how to set spot colors, refer to the VersaUV Usage Guide.

      Color combinations: Application example Description
      WCV ColorGuide_WCGl

      White ink is used as the color ink undercoat, and gloss ink is used on top of the color ink.
      W ColorGuide_W

      Only white ink is used.
      C ColorGuide_C

      Only CMYK ink is used.
      V ColorGuide_Gl

      Only gloss ink is used.
      WC ColorGuide_WC

      White ink is used as the undercoat for color ink.
      WV ColorGuideWV

      Coating is performed using gloss ink on top of the white ink.
      CV ColorGuide_CGl

      Coating is performed using gloss ink on top of the color ink.
      CW ColorGuide_CW

      White ink is used on top of color ink.

      This is used for reverse printing on transparent objects.
      WCV (F) ColorGuide_WCGl

      White ink is used as the undercoat for color ink, gloss ink is used on top of the color ink, and a matte finish is created.
      V (F) ColorGuide_Gl

      Only gloss ink is used, and a matte finish is created.
      CV (F) ColorGuide_CGl

      Coating is performed using gloss ink on top of the color ink, and a matte finish is created.
      WV (F) ColorGuideWV

      Coating is performed using gloss ink on top of the white ink, and a matte finish is created.
      CWC ColorGuide_CWC

      White ink is used on top of the color ink, and color ink is used on top of the white ink.

      This is used for printing that is visible from both front and back sides on transparent objects.
    4. Adjust the level of the dispersion method for the ink dot landing positions with Feather Level:.
      Select from Off, Low, Mid, and High.
    5. Adjust the density of the landed ink dots with Feather type:.
      Select Default Type or Enhanced Type.
    6. Click Save.
      Settings are now completed.
  8. Load print data into Roland DG BF-16 Driver.
    1. Click Open File.
    2. Select the print data created in VersaWorks.
  9. Use Total Print: to select the number of copies to print.
  10. Click Print.
    The print data is sent to the printer, and then printing starts.