Kjell Karlsson
Our Roland TY-300 review covers real-world specs, pros & cons, print width, inks, software, costs, and setup tips—so you can decide if this production DTF fits your shop.
Roland TY-300 Review (Direct-to-Film Printer/Cutter)
📋 Key Specifications — Roland TY-300
| Manufacturer | Roland DG |
| Media Width | 7.2–30 in (182–762 mm) |
| Max Print/Cut Width | 28.9 in (736 mm) |
| Print Technology | Piezo ink-jet for DTF film workflow |
| Ink Type / Colors | S-PG2, 500 ml cartridges — CMYK + White |
| Max Resolution | Up to 1,200 dpi |
| Cutting | Integrated contour cutting; 10–300 mm/s; 30–500 gf; CAMM-1 blade |
| Heater/Dryer Setpoints | Print heater 30–40 °C; Dryer 30–50 °C |
| Connectivity | Ethernet (100/1000BASE-T, auto switching) |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 80 × 29.5 × 55.8 in (2,032 × 748 × 1,415 mm) |
| Weight | 298 lb (135 kg) |
| Included Software | VersaWorks 7 RIP, Roland DG Connect |
| Certifications | Oeko-Tex® ECO PASSPORT (S-PG2 inks) |
| Standout Features | Perforated Sheet Cut, automated maintenance, white-ink circulation |
Stable, fast, and predictable. The TY-300’s 30″ class and 28.9″ printable area make efficient gang-sheets; S-PG2 whites stay consistent while automated routines cut downtime.
🔍 Performance Analysis — Roland TY-300 review
The Roland TY-300 review shows a platform designed for repeatable output on busy production floors. In production mode the device targets 10.9 m²/h while maintaining smooth white coverage and legible microtext. The 28.9″ printable width hits a sweet spot for dense gang-sheet layouts—large enough to reduce film waste, small enough that rolls remain easy for a single operator to load and align. Perforated Sheet Cut is a quiet hero feature: batch jobs can be separated with tear-off perforations right on the printer, so film feeds directly to the shaker with minimal handling and fewer bottlenecks between print and powder.
Dot placement is confident on common PET films, and S-PG2 whites hold opacity on dark cotton and poly blends when pressed at standard dwell/temperature. If your workload mixes left-chest logos with larger backs, the integrated cutting keeps vinyl work and special materials in the same footprint, which simplifies training and floor layout.
🔗 Connectivity, RIP & Workflow — Roland TY-300 review
VersaWorks 7 includes queue-based job management, hot folders, and automatic white/CMYK layer handling tailored for DTF. That matters because it reduces operator error on mirrored artwork and white overprints. Ethernet networking (100/1000BASE-T) is a practical upgrade over USB for long jobs and shared shop access, and Roland DG Connect adds real-time device status and counters. Standardize your film presets and heater/dryer targets (e.g., 38/48 °C) to keep color and hand-feel consistent across shifts.
💰 Running Costs & Uptime — Roland TY-300 review
In DTF, white coverage typically dominates cost. The TY-300’s circulation and automated maintenance routines help keep the white channel active, which minimizes purges and reprints. Maintain 40–60% RH, perform quick nozzle checks before batches, and log film/ink consumption per SKU in VersaWorks to build accurate cost-per-print data. While S-PG2 is vendor-specific, many shops find the stability offsets ink price through saved labor and lower scrap rates.
🎯 Who Should Buy It? — Roland TY-300 review
If you’re graduating from desktop DTF, the TY-300 offers a measurable step up in speed, stability, and operator ergonomics. It pairs well with the approved shaker/heater to create a streamlined one-operator line from print to press. If your business routinely requires 40″+ gang sheets or ultra-high throughput, look to larger formats; otherwise this 30″ class balances footprint, film cost, and labor efficiency extremely well.
Explore more models: see Roland DTF Printers and DTF Printers by Size for alternatives.
❓ FAQs — Roland TY-300 review
What’s the maximum printable width?
Up to 28.9 inches (736 mm) printable/cut width on 30″ media.
Which inks does it use?
Roland S-PG2 cartridges, 500 ml each — CMYK + White; ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX®.
How fast is it?
Roland quotes 10.9 m²/h in Production mode with automated maintenance for consistent output.
