Roland DG TY-300 Wins BLI 2026 Pick Award

Roland DG 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 organization known for its rigorous testing and evaluation of print and imaging technology.

After undergoing a comprehensive assessment across image quality, color performance, durability, productivity, and usability, the TY-300 was recognized with the honor of “Outstanding Direct-to-Film Printer” in the 1- and 2-printhead (60-80 cm) category among currently tested products from manufacturers around the world. 

Keypoint Intelligence’s detailed analysis highlighted the TY-300’s superior color accuracy, noting that it achieved the lowest average DeltaE variance across its challenging suite of spot colors on white T-shirts, with only one color 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 colors.

“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 color 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.”

The printer also performed strongly in productivity tests, achieving 117.33 square feet per hour (46.93 linear feet per hour) in Roland DG’s recommended production mode, while a faster 4-pass mode delivered output exceeding 188.11 square feet per hour (75.24 linear feet per hour) when speed is prioritized. 

Features such as white ink cartridge swapping during operation and nozzle-blockage compensation help ensure continuous operation, while the latest VersaWorks RIP provides streamlined spot-color optimization and advanced color management. Roland DG Connect further supports production visibility with cloud-based device monitoring, reporting, and business analytics capabilities.

Those attending the 2026 Impressions Expo Long Beach can see the new TY-300 at the Roland DGA booth (#581).