Roland DG Updates TY-300 DTF Printer

Roland DGA (Irvine, CA) has announced a series of engineering and performance updates to the TY-300 Direct-to-Film (DTF) printer, according to a press release.Designed to support high-duty-cycle apparel production, the enhanced TY-300 features increased ink system capacity, improved white ink stability, and workflow optimizations that reinforce its position as the most efficient and reliable DTF printer in its class.

The update centers on a doubling of the on-board white ink capacity, addressing one of the most demanding components of the DTF workflow. DTF printing requires continuous, high-density white ink for both underbases and opacity, and the expanded capacity significantly reduces the frequency of cartridge replacement while maintaining uninterrupted circulation. The system is designed to automatically manage white ink supply during longer runs, minimizing interruptions caused by ink-out conditions: a critical factor for users operating multi-shift production environments.

The updated TY-300 maintains its print speeds of up to 47 linear ft./hr. in standard mode and 75 linear ft./hr. in high-speed mode. This performance is driven by the printer’s dual-printhead architecture, optimized firing patterns and high-efficiency drying control, enabling stable CMYK + White layering at high coverage with minimal grain and banding.

Advanced color management capabilities, including Roland DG’s True Rich Color technology, deliver broader gamut rendering, smoother gradients and more stable grays, particularly critical for apparel designs with subtle tonal variations. The system’s four-cartridge white ink configuration is designed to maintain consistent opacity across large or dense areas, improving edge crispness and fine-detail reproduction, even under fast-pass conditions. Rather than relying on a single cartridge and a passive backup, the TY-300 manages white ink as a production system that is capable of supporting long, uninterrupted print runs.

The TY-300’s automatic maintenance system has also been updated, including continuous ink circulation, scheduled head-refresh cycles and user-replaceable maintenance components engineered for minimal downtime. Smart circulation stabilizes white-ink flow during idle periods, reducing clogging and purging requirements while extending printhead life. For production environments with multiple operators, these automated systems contribute to predictable performance and reduce manual intervention — all details per the press release.

“DTF continues to evolve at remarkable speed, and we know our customers rely on stable, high-performance systems that can sustain heavy production workloads,” Ryugo Nimura, executive officer of the Global Sales and Marketing Division at Roland DG, is quoted in the release. “With the updated TY-300, we have enhanced core components that directly impact throughput, uptime and ink stability. These improvements ensure the TY-300 remains the benchmark for technical performance and production efficiency in the DTF category.”

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