IRVINE, CA, Apr 23, 2026 – Roland DG Corporation expanded Roland DG Connect Designer and added ColorMatch to VersaWorks 7, extending its design-to-output workflow with new color control functions for print production. The software connects design, preparation, color control and output in a single workflow, and is designed to reduce steps across the production process for print service providers and manufacturers.
ColorMatch adds color control functions within VersaWorks 7, while the Roland DG Connect Designer links with print output. Roland DG said the updated software supports consistent results and gives users control from concept to production.
Consistent Color, Effortless Results
“With these updates, we are strengthening the role of software at the heart of the Roland DG experience,” said Ryugo Nimura, executive officer, global sales and marketing division, Roland DG. “By reducing complexity in areas like artwork preparation and color control, and improving the overall flow between design and output, we are helping customers focus on what matters most: creativity, productivity and growth.”
From Concept to Production, in One Unified Workspace
Roland DG Connect Designer provides a cloud-based workspace for creating artwork, building templates and preparing layouts for print and cut production. The software generates device-ready settings for Roland DG output devices. The latest update adds the Object Decoration Module and includes enhancements in the Visual Communication Module.
The Object Decoration Module is designed for direct-to-object production and helps users prepare print-ready graphics. It uses Position Guides to place artwork accurately, supports work across multiple items and reduces trial-and-error before final output.
The update expands application options for signage, graphics and customized products. Roland DG Connect Designer also includes an AI Image Generation add-on for creating assets in the same environment. For selected new device purchases, the software is available with three months of free access.
Consistent Color, Simplified with VersaWorks 7
Roland DG has added ColorMatch to VersaWorks 7, extending its RIP software with new color control functions for print production. The software remains Roland DG’s main RIP package, included with new purchases of selected Roland DG printers and available as a free upgrade for users of models supported by VersaWorks 6.
ColorMatch is designed to produce consistent and reproducible color across aging devices, multiple devices of the same model, different Roland DG models and Roland DG and third-party devices. It also adds media profile creation within the RIP, while keeping high image quality output as part of the workflow.
VersaWorks 7 also includes object-level color control, enhanced variable data printing, and improved bleed and overlap settings. These updates are intended to reduce setup time and lower reliance on specialist expertise.
VersaWorks’ ColorMatch will be available through both a subscription option and a one-time purchase. That gives users flexibility in how they access the feature as their production needs change.
Seamless Collaboration Between Software and Print
Roland DG Connect Designer and VersaWorks 7 work together in a workflow that covers design, preparation, color control and output. The software links with Roland DG hardware to generate device-ready settings and print output. The combined workflow is designed to support repeatability across production runs.
Availability
Roland DG Connect Designer Base is available free of charge to Roland DG users. The Object Decoration and Visual Communication modules are available as subscription features, with three months of free access. The AI Image Generation add-on is available as a subscription with a defined usage limit. Trial access is provided within the application.
VersaWorks 7 with ColorMatch is released as a paid add-on, available through either a subscription model or a one-time purchase.
Source: Roland DGA
About Roland DG
Roland DG develops digital solutions that support product creation and customization across multiple industries. Its inkjet printers and printer-cutters are used in visual communication applications such as signage and interior decoration. In digital fabrication, the company’s printers, cutting machines, and 3D fabrication tools support personalized and customized production. These systems enable high-mix, low-volume, and on-demand manufacturing workflows. The company has expanded its focus on digital transformation by adding cloud-based services. These offerings support printing operations by improving workflow management and operational efficiency. Roland DG also provides a cloud-based production improvement service that applies its internal production support expertise to small and medium-sized manufacturers.
About Roland DG Americas
Roland DGA, headquartered in Irvine, CA, is the marketing, sales, distribution, and service arm for Roland DG Corporation of Hamamatsu, Japan, serving North and South America. Established in 1987, Roland DGA provides a wide range of digital imaging equipment, including large-format printers, vinyl cutters, engraving machines, 3D milling tools, and dental milling devices. These solutions support professionals across various industries such as signage, commercial printing, packaging, labeling, promotional products, textiles, engraving, and 3D modeling. Since its founding in 1981, Roland DG Corporation has been a pioneer in wide-format inkjet printing for applications in signage, apparel, interior décor, and vehicle graphics. The company also develops precision devices including engravers for awards and ADA signage, photo impact printers for direct part marking, and advanced 3D and CNC milling systems for use in dental, prototyping, and medical manufacturing.