Software to Be Used

The software to be used is listed below.

In this manual, "Roland DG Connect Hub" is written as "Connect Hub," "Roland DG Connect Designer" as "Designer," "VersaWorks 7" as "VersaWorks," and “BN2 Utility" as "Utility."

Connect Hub

System hub software. The major functions are shown below.

  • Starting Designer, VersaWorks, and Utility
  • Transferring data between Designer and VersaWorks
  • Transferring printer status and operating information required for the Roland DG Connect service
Designer

Design software used on Roland DG Connect.

The software makes it easy to create print data, set print settings such as media and quality, and output via VersaWorks.
VersaWorks 7

Software RIP (Raster Image Processor).

For more information on the functions, see the VersaWorks 7 manuals.
Utility

Software that is needed to operate the machine. The major functions are shown below.

  • Settings and adjustments
  • Management of ink remaining amount
  • Maintenance
  • Display of messages and error messages
BN2_PrintOutput_Flow

When using commercially available design software such as Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW, the created data (.pdf, .ai, etc.) can be imported into Designer for editing. The data can also be directly imported into VersaWorks and output after configuring the print properties.