Roland DG Continues To Advance Connected Print Workflows With Connect Designer Expansion And Versaworks 7 Colormatch
Hamamatsu, Japan, April 2026 – Roland DG Corporation, leading provider of digital printing solutions worldwide, has announced a major enhancement to its software ecosystem with the expansion of Roland DG Connect Designer and the introduction of ColorMatch, a powerful new feature set within VersaWorks 7.
Together, these developments reflect Roland DG’s commitment to creating a more connected, streamlined design-to-output workflow, helping customers move faster from concept to production.
As print service providers and manufacturers look for a streamlined design-to-production workflow which simplifies complex tasks such as colour control and delivers consistent results, Roland DG’s software is evolving as a crucial component of the company’s services.
By bringing design, preparation, colour control and output closer together, the company aims to reduce complexity across the entire production process and maximise creative freedom and confidence.
Consistent Colour, 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 colour 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
Its cloud‑based design and preparation environment gives users a single workspace to create artwork, build templates and prepare layouts for production.
Designed to streamline the early stages of print and cut workflows, it enables faster file preparation while automatically generating device‑ready settings optimised for Roland DG output devices.
The latest update introduces the new Object Decoration Module, created to help users design and prepare print-ready graphics for direct-to-object production with greater speed and confidence.
By streamlining the repetitive steps that typically slow object personalisation down, it makes it easier to position artwork accurately using Position Guides, work efficiently across multiple items, and reduce trial-and-error before output – so users can move from setup to production with fewer manual adjustments.
Major enhancements have been implemented in the Visual Communication Module.
Together, these expand creative and application possibilities for users working across signage, graphics and customised products.
An AI Image Generation add‑on is also available, helping users quickly generate creative assets within the same environment. For selected new device purchases,
Roland DG Connect Designer is available with three months’ free access, supporting easy onboarding and evaluation.
Consistent Colour, Simplified With VersaWorks 7
Alongside the Connect Designer updates, Roland DG has enhanced its flagship RIP software, VersaWorks 7, with the introduction of ColorMatch in version 7.5.
High image quality output is made simple, with consistent and reproducible colour results across devices and media.
VersaWorks 7 remains Roland DG’s primary RIP solution, included with new purchases of selected Roland DG printers and available as a free upgrade for users of models currently supported by VersaWorks 6.
ColorMatch is a new feature set within VersaWorks 7, designed to make high‑quality, consistent and reproducible colour results easier to achieve.
It simplifies colour matching across ageing devices, multiple devices of the same model, different Roland DG models, and even between Roland DG and other manufacturers’ devices – helping users maintain visual consistency as their production environments evolve.
It also includes a new media profile creation directly within the RIP. VersaWorks’ ColorMatch will be available through both a subscription option and a onetime purchase, giving users flexibility to choose the model that best suits their business needs.
Additional enhancements in VersaWorks 7.5 include object‑level colour control, enhanced variable data printing, and improved bleed and overlap settings.
Together, these improvements reduce setup time and reliance on specialist expertise, while delivering professional‑level colour accuracy and repeatability.
Seamless Collaboration Between Software And Print
By aligning software tools closely with Roland DG hardware, the combined solution delivers predictable, device‑ready results while supporting scalability for growing print operations.
Availability
Roland DG Connect Designer Base is available now, extendable with new subscription modules and independent add-ons.
Eligible new device purchases include three months' free access to modules.
The AI Image Generation Add-On is also available as a subscription with a usage limit, and customers can try all features through an in-app promotion offering a set number of try-outs.
VersaWorks 7.5 with ColorMatch is released as a paid add-on, available in subscription or in a one-time purchase model.
About Roland DG
With the purpose of “To Empower Creativity and Excitement Worldwide,” Roland DG strives to bring new opportunities to society through digital solutions that make it easy for anyone to create things.
The company’s inkjet printers and printer/cutters are widely used in a variety of visual communication fields, including signage and interior decoration.
In the digital fabrication field, our inkjet printers, cutting machines, and 3D digital fabrication tools enable the personalization and customization of items tailored to individual customer needs.
By adopting a high-mix, low-volume, on-demand approach, Roland DG aims to create new applications.
About Roland DG Europe
Roland DG Europehas been at the forefront of the print industry, delivering state-of-the-art solutions with a focus on sustainability, creativity, and efficiency.
For almost 40 years, Roland DG has helped transform businesses. Renowned for reliability, versatility and unsurpassed print quality, when true professionals want to stand out for their high-quality products, they give it to Roland.
By constantly innovating, Roland DG Europe empowers businesses to achieve extraordinary results with cutting-edge printing solutions.
We are committed to offering the best after-care support in the industry through our dedicated training courses at the Roland DG Academy and our comprehensive RolandCare warranties.
Our aim is to help our customers feel comfortable and confident when using Roland DG products, always be on hand to assist when a customer needs help and to continue to contribute to the growth and success of our customers’ businesses.
In order to provide the best possible service, Roland DG Europe relies on an extensive dealer and partner network for our customers, on all markets..
