NEW TY-300i Direct-to-Film Printer

The TY-300i is not just about print quality. Its real advantage is that it helps make DTF production more stable, more predictable and easier to manage over time. For a business, that means fewer interruptions, better control over daily output, and a stronger ability to keep work in-house rather than relying on outsourcing. Roland DG presents it as a dependable DTF printer built for real production, with continuous operation as a core part of the proposition.

In DTF printing, white ink is essential because it creates the base layer that supports colour on dark garments, and it is usually the ink consumed fastest. The value of the TY-300i is not simply that it offers more white ink. It is that this helps extend print runs, reduce interruptions and make production less dependent on constant operator attention. In real terms, that means more uptime and a smoother working day when volumes increase.

The TY-300i is designed for real production environments. It prints at up to 10.9 m²/h (about 14.34 linear metres per hour) in standard mode and up to 17.48 m²/h (about 23 linear metres per hour) in high-speed mode. It also offers different print modes, so users can choose the right balance between speed, ink laydown and image quality depending on the type of graphic they need to produce. For a business, that matters because it gives more control over output, helps keep production moving during longer runs, and makes the printer suitable for repeat work rather than occasional use.

It reduces risk by making the workflow easier to control and more stable over time. A DTF business does not lose money only when quality drops. It also loses money when production stops, when rework increases, or when too much depends on manual intervention. The TY-300i is designed to support reliable day-to-day performance with guided cleaning routines, improved white-ink circulation and easier access to maintenance points. It also performs automatic care routines that help keep the ink system stable during printing and when the printer is idle, while minimising operator intervention. That matters because in DTF, consistency is not just about print quality. It is about keeping production moving without unnecessary stops.

It can support both. Quality matters because poor output leads to remakes, complaints and wasted time. Profitability matters because a more stable workflow helps protect margins. Roland DG explicitly connects the TY-300i’s increased throughput to continuous production and reduced operator intervention, and positions Roland DG Connect as a tool to improve efficiency and generate more profit. In practice, that means the machine is designed not only to print well, but to help the business run more efficiently.

They help turn the printer into a more manageable and scalable production system. VersaWorks 7 gives users more control over how jobs are prepared and printed, with tools that help organise production, handle different job variations and support specific output needs more efficiently. It is also built as a platform that can be expanded over time with additional functions, so it can adapt to different workflows and application requirements. Roland DG Connect complements this by helping users monitor printer activity, view machine status, track performance and manage the wider print operation more clearly. For the user, this means better visibility, easier control and a more organised way to manage production from file to finished transfer.

It is a strong fit for print professionals who want to produce apparel transfers in-house with more control and less uncertainty. That includes garment decorators, as well as print businesses serving brands, retail, workwear, or promotional customers who want to add textile decoration in a more structured way. The TY-300i makes sense when the goal is not simply to enter DTF, but to do it with a machine built for reliable day-to-day production.

For a print professional, reliability is not a detail. It is part of the business model. Roland DG’s value is not only in the printer itself, but in the fact that hardware, software, service and support are designed to work together in a structured way. Roland DG Care, for example, is presented as a post-sale support framework that includes factory-trained service engineers, quick installation, training and genuine parts. For a print professional, this matters a lot because it gives the investment a stronger foundation over time.