Press release from the issuing company:
Roland DG, the world’s leading provider of digital printing solutions, has announced that the Roland DG TY-300 direct-to-film printer has earned a BLI 2026 Pick Award from Keypoint Intelligence, a global independent research organisation renowned for its rigorous testing and evaluation of print and imaging technology.
After undergoing comprehensive assessment across image quality, colour performance, durability, productivity and usability, the TY-300 was recognised with the accolade of “Outstanding Direct-to-Film Printer” in the 1 and 2 printhead (60-80cm) category among currently tested products from manufacturers around the world. This distinction highlights the TY-300’s exceptional performance capabilities within the rapidly expanding direct-to-film category.
“The TY-300 delivered an exceptionally strong overall performance in our testing,” said David Sweetnam, director of EMEA/APAC Research & Lab Services at Keypoint Intelligence. “Its image quality was consistently impressive; with the largest colour gamut we have recorded to date for a CMYK-only DTF device on white T-shirts and clear gains in vibrancy on dark garments in high-quality mode. These results position the TY-300 as a formidable competitor in the rapidly expanding direct-to-film market.”
Keypoint Intelligence’s detailed analysis highlighted the TY-300’s superior colour accuracy, noting that it achieved the lowest average Delta E variance across its challenging suite of spot colours on white T-shirts, with only one colour exceeding Delta E00 6.0. On black garments, the enhanced white ink laydown in high-quality mode delivered significant improvement in lighter tones, contributing to more accurate reproduction of difficult brand colours.
Washability was identified as another standout strength. Across 20 wash-and-tumble-dry cycles, the TY-300 exhibited no visible breakup of fine details or halftone fills, minimal colour shift and no reduction in stretch resistance, with both text and graphics retaining their clarity and appearance throughout testing. These results demonstrate the TY-300’s reliability for garment decoration applications requiring long-lasting, high-quality output.
The printer also performed strongly in productivity tests, achieving 10.90m2 per hr in Roland DG’s recommended production mode, whilst a faster 4-pass mode delivered output exceeding 17.48m2 per hr when speed is prioritised. Features such as hot-swap white ink capability and nozzle-blockage compensation help ensure continuous operation, whilst the latest VersaWorks RIP provides streamlined spot-colour optimisation and advanced colour management. Roland DG Connect further supports production visibility with cloud-based device monitoring, reporting and business analytics capabilities.
Ryugo Nimura, president of Roland DG’s Global Sales and Marketing Division, said: “We are very honoured to receive this Pick Award and proud that Keypoint Intelligence’s rigorous testing has confirmed the TY-300’s ability to deliver exceptional direct-to-film performance. This recognition underscores our commitment to supporting the evolution of the garment decoration industry and expanding the opportunities available to customers as they grow their creative and commercial capabilities.”
