Roland DG’s TY-300 direct to film printer configured for high volume apparel production.
Roland DG Corporation has announced a new set of technical and performance improvements for its TY-300 direct to film printer, aimed at supporting continuous apparel production and increasing reliability in demanding print environments.
The latest updates focus on ink management, production efficiency, and automated maintenance. A strong emphasis has been placed on white ink performance, which remains one of the most critical and challenging elements in professional DTF workflows.
Larger White Ink Capacity for Continuous Production
One of the most notable changes is the expansion of the white ink reservoir. The capacity has been doubled, allowing operators to run longer print jobs with fewer interruptions. This reduces the need for frequent cartridge changes and helps maintain consistent output during extended shifts. Roland DG states that continuous white ink circulation also plays a key role in lowering downtime caused by ink depletion.
Stable Productivity at High Print Speeds
The updated TY-300 maintains its existing speed specifications, delivering up to 10.9 square meters per hour in standard mode and 17.48 square meters per hour in high speed mode. According to Roland DG, this performance level delivers close to 50 percent higher productivity compared with many other DTF systems in the same class.
Print consistency at these speeds is supported by a dual printhead design, refined firing control, and carefully managed drying. These elements work together to produce stable CMYK and white ink layers with reduced grain and minimal banding, even at higher ink coverage levels.
Improved Color Accuracy and White Ink Opacity
Color output is driven by Roland DG’s True Rich Color technology, which is designed to deliver a wider color range, smoother gradients, and more balanced greys. This is particularly beneficial for apparel graphics that rely on soft color transitions and fine tonal detail.
White ink output is managed through a four channel white ink configuration that helps maintain consistent opacity across dense print areas. This approach supports sharper edges and clearer fine details, even when production speeds are increased.
Enhanced Automated Maintenance and Reliability
To improve long term reliability, Roland DG has refined the TY-300’s automatic maintenance functions. These include continuous ink circulation, scheduled printhead refresh cycles, and user replaceable maintenance components. Together, these updates are intended to reduce clogging, limit unnecessary purging, extend printhead life, and lower the level of manual intervention required in busy production environments.
“DTF technology is evolving very quickly, and our customers depend on systems that can maintain stable performance under heavy production demands,” said Ryugo Nimura, executive officer responsible for global sales and marketing at Roland DG. “With the updated TY-300, we focused on strengthening the core components that directly affect uptime, productivity, and ink stability.”
Integrated DTF Ecosystem
The TY-300 is part of Roland DG’s broader DTF ecosystem and integrates with the company’s RIP software, certified films and powders, and support services. For higher volume operations, an optional shaker and dryer unit is available to automate powder application and curing.
The printer uses S-PG2 inks, which are certified under the OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT program, supporting compliance focused apparel production and long term operational efficiency.
With these updates, Roland DG positions the TY-300 as a more production ready and dependable DTF solution for print shops operating in high output environments.
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