Roland DG Corporation has introduced a series of technical and performance updates to its TY-300 direct-to-film (DTF) printer. The updates are aimed at supporting higher-duty-cycle apparel production and improving reliability in demanding production environments.
The updates focus on ink handling, productivity, and automated maintenance, with a particular emphasis on white ink performance – a critical factor in DTF workflows. Central to the upgrade is a doubling of the printer’s white-ink reservoir capacity, reducing the frequency of cartridge changes and helping to maintain uninterrupted production during long or multi-shift runs. According to the company, this change significantly cuts idle time caused by ink-out conditions while maintaining continuous white-ink circulation.
The updated TY-300 retains its headline productivity figures, with print speeds of up to 10.9sqm/h in standard mode and 17.48sqm/h in high-speed mode. Roland DG says this equates to nearly 50% higher productivity than comparable DTF systems. Performance is supported by the printer’s dual printhead configuration, optimised firing patterns, and controlled drying, enabling stable CMYK and white layering at high coverage with reduced grain and banding.
Colour reproduction is handled through Roland DG’s True Rich Color technology, designed to deliver a wider colour gamut, smoother gradients, and more stable grey balance. This is particularly relevant for apparel graphics featuring subtle tonal transitions. The four-channel white ink architecture is intended to maintain consistent opacity across dense areas, supporting edge definition and fine detail even at higher print speeds.
Reliability enhancements include updates to the printer’s automatic maintenance routines, such as continuous ink circulation, scheduled head refresh cycles, and user-replaceable maintenance components. These measures are designed to reduce clogging, minimise purging, and extend printhead life, while lowering the level of manual intervention required in shared production environments.
“DTF continues to evolve at remarkable speed, and we know our customers rely on stable, high-performance systems that can sustain heavy production workloads,” said Ryugo Nimura, executive officer, global sales and marketing division at Roland DG. “With the updated TY-300, we have enhanced core components that directly impact throughput, uptime and ink stability.”
The TY-300 forms part of a wider Roland DG DTF ecosystem, integrating with the company’s RIP software, certified films and powders, and support services. An optional shaker and dryer unit is also available to automate powder application and curing, supporting higher-volume production. Roland DG’s S-PG2 inks used with the system remain OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT certified, supporting compliance-focused apparel manufacturing and long-term operational efficiency.
