Roland University 2008 Course Offering Features All New Color Workshop Taught by X-Rite Color Services
, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, has announced the 2008 Roland University workshop schedule featuring a new Color Workshop led by the color management experts at X-Rite Color Services.
“Since 1999, Roland University has taught thousands of professionals the skills they need to build their businesses,” said Rick Scrimger, vice president and general manager of Roland’s Color Products Division. “We are pleased to partner with the professionals at X-Rite to offer in-depth training on color management this year. Owning a digital printer isn’t enough in today’s highly competitive market. You need to be an expert on your digital printer and our classes are designed to help you to get there.”
Throughout 2008, Roland University will offer end users the following workshops taught by top industry professionals at the company’s state-of-the-art Irvine, California and North Kingstown, Rhode Island training facilities. Authorized dealer training courses will be held in both locations as well.
Roland Color Workshop - Led by the professionals at X-Rite Color Services, widely recognized as the world’s foremost experts on color measurement training, support and professional service, this comprehensive one-day workshop teaches the fine points of color management in conjunction with the Roland VersaWorks RIP software RIP engine. Participants will learn how to build ICC color managed workflows to get rich, dense colors and flawless image quality with Roland wide-format inkjets. The course also teaches how to evaluate media for compatibility, test for optimal settings and utilize custom media profiles. The Roland Color Workshop is offered in Irvine April 14th, August 11th and November 3rd and is offered in North Kingstown May 5th.
Additional dates and locations will be added to the 2008 schedule. Check with Roland online at http://www.rolanddga.com for complete updated information.
Roland Productivity Workshop – In response to customer demand, Roland is pleased to offer this information-packed one-day workshop covering all the basics of digital printing with Roland inkjets. Throughout the session, users will discover new, exciting ways to get the most out of their Roland equipment including printer, VersaWorks RIP software and today’s most popular design packages. Instruction on VersaWorks will help attendees maximize valuable productivity tools including media profiles, Variable Data Printing and the Roland Color System for easy, precise spot color matching. The course also teaches proven print/cut workflows, provides media selection guidelines, and covers maintenance and calibration procedures. Upcoming Roland Productivity Workshops will be held in Irvine April 15th, August 12th and November 4th. The Productivity Workshop is offered in North Kingstown May 6th.
Roland Born To Wrap Vehicle Graphics Workshop Participants in this popular two-day course will learn first hand how to take a vehicle graphics job from design to installation. Roland specialists will instruct on how to get the best possible results from a Roland inkjet including media and laminating choices. Industry professionals will demonstrate the tools and techniques required and provide hands-on instruction. The Roland Born to Wrap Workshop will be held in Irvine March 13th – 14th and August 14th – 15th. An additional Born to Wrap Workshop will be held in Louisville, KY June 23rd – 24th.
About Roland University
Roland University workshops provide attendees in-depth knowledge of Roland equipment, software and supplies. In addition, they teach new workflows and applications to help professionals increase their profits and expand their businesses. For more information or to register for a Roland University workshop, call Roland directly at (800) 542-2307 or visit www.rolanddga.com/color/university/workshops Early registration is recommended for all Roland University workshops.
Roland DGA Corporation
Roland DGA Corporation and affiliated companies are pioneers in the development of innovative digital technology for creative professionals. From its inception as part of world-renowned Roland Music, Roland DGA Corp. has introduced an award-winning product line that continues to set new standards for precision, reliability and performance. Professionals worldwide rely on Roland equipment and personnel everyday in the sign, grand-format, sublimation, digital graphics, fine art, photography, engraving and 3D modeling industries.
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Roland DGA Corp. serves as the U.S.-based marketing, distribution and sales arm of Roland DG Corporation of Hamamatsu, Japan. Affiliated companies include Roland US and Roland Audio in Los Angeles, CA; Rodgers Instrument Corporation of Hillsboro, OR; and Edirol Corporation of Seattle, WA. Roland DG Corporation is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Roland DGA is ISO 9001:2000 certified, and Roland DG is ISO 9001:2000 and 14001:2004 certified. Roland’s Color Products strategic business units market and support the company’s advanced inkjet technologies in North and South America (except Brazil) through its Authorized Resellers.
For more information on Roland Color Products, please call (800) 542-2307 or visit the Web site at www.rolanddga.com For more information on Roland’s Advanced Solutions Division, please call (888) 273-8895 or visit the Web site at www.rolandasd.com
X-Rite
(NASDAQ XRIT) X-Rite is the global leader in color science and technology. The company develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative color management solutions through measurement systems, software, color standards and services. X-Rite’s expertise in measuring, formulating, communicating and matching color helps users get color right the first time and every time, which translates to better quality and reduced costs. X-Rite serves a range of industries, including printing, packaging, photography, graphic design, video, automotive, paints, plastics, textiles, dental and medical. Visit http://www.xrite.com for more information.
X-Rite Color Services provides training, support and service worldwide, including on-site training, hands-on classroom workshops, traveling seminars, online webinars, and dynamic eLearning. On-site seminars are available at your locations customized around your industry, with an emphasis on automotive, textile, paint or plastics. Other on-site services include equipment and software training, enterprise color standards consulting, supplier certification and lighting audits. X-Rite Color Services also offers telephone tech support, equipment service and certification, and extended warranty coverage. For more info, call 888.439.4403 or visit www.xritecolorservices.com
