Roland DG introduces technical enhancements to the TY-300 DTF printer

Roland DG has announced a series of engineering and performance updates to the TY-300 Direct-to-Film (DTF) printer. Designed to support high-duty-cycle apparel production, the enhanced TY-300 introduces increased ink system capacity, improved white-ink stability, and workflow optimisations, reinforcing its position as the most efficient and reliable DTF printer in its class.

The key update is a doubling of the white-ink reservoir capacity, addressing one of the most demanding components of the DTF workflow. DTF printing requires continuous, high-density white ink for both underbases and opacity, and the expanded capacity significantly reduces replacement frequency whilst maintaining uninterrupted circulation. This improvement reduces idle time caused by ink-out conditions – a critical factor for users operating multi-shift output environments.

The updated TY-300 achieves speeds up to 10.9 sqm/h in standard mode and 17.48 sqm/h in high-speed mode. This performance is driven by the printer’s dual-printhead architecture, optimised firing patterns and high-efficiency drying control, enabling stable CMYK + White layering at high coverage with minimal grain and banding.
Advanced colour-management capabilities, including Roland DG’s True Rich Colour technology, deliver broader gamut rendering, smoother gradients and more stable greys, particularly critical for apparel designs with subtle tonal variations. The system’s four-channel white architecture maintains consistent opacity across large or dense areas, improving edge crispness and fine-detail reproduction even under fast-pass conditions.

Reliability has also been strengthened through updates to the TY-300’s automatic maintenance system, including continuous ink circulation, scheduled head-refresh cycles and user-replaceable maintenance components engineered for minimal downtime. Smart circulation stabilises white-ink flow during idle periods, reducing clogging and purging requirements whilst extending printhead life. In production environments with multiple operators, Roland DG says these automated systems help ensure predictable performance and minimise manual intervention.

“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, Roland DG. “With the updated TY-300, we have enhanced core components that directly impact throughput, uptime and ink stability. These improvements ensure the TY-300 remains the benchmark for technical performance and production efficiency in the DTF category.”

The TY-300 integrates tightly with VersaWorks RIP, certified DTF film and powders, and Roland DG Care support, forming a unified DTF ecosystem designed for consistent output quality.

The printer also integrates with an optional shaker and dryer unit to automate the powder stage and sustain high-volume production. 

The updated TY-300 is available globally.