Roland DG Updates Connect Designer & ColorMatch

Roland DG Corporation 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.

“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.”

Connect Designer Updates

Roland DG Connect Designer is an integrated workspace that helps users move quickly from concept to ready-to-produce files. 

Its cloud‑based design and preparation environment gives users a single workspace to create artwork, build templates, and prepare layouts for production. It also enables faster file preparation while automatically generating device‑ready settings optimized 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.

It streamlines repetitive steps that typically slow object personalization down, making it easier to position artwork accurately using Position Guides, work efficiently across multiple items, and reduce trial-and-error before output. Major enhancements have been implemented in the Visual Communication Module.

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.

VersaWorks 7 & ColorMatch

Roland DG also enhanced its flagship RIP software, VersaWorks 7, with the introduction of ColorMatch in version 7.5. The update allows for high image quality output made simple, with consistent and reproducible color results across devices and media. 

ColorMatch is a new feature set within VersaWorks 7. It simplifies color matching across aging devices, multiple devices of the same model, different Roland DG models, and other manufacturers’ devices. This tool helps 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 one-time purchase, giving users flexibility to choose the model that best suits their business needs.

Additional enhancements in VersaWorks 7 include object‑level color control, enhanced variable data printing, and improved bleed and overlap settings.