Roland DG Corporation, a manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters worldwide, announced the global availability of new printable substrates, paint colors, and interior decoration kits for the DIMENSE digital printing solution, which enables the production of high-value dimensional surface decoration with textured printing. DIMENSE is a digital print solution consisting of an inkjet printer combined with special texture-forming media, a structural ink to control the texture, and CMYK water-based ink that is safe for use indoors. After printing, the media is heated by the printer’s onboard heater, which causes areas not coated with structured ink to foam to realize the desired textured design. 

Ryugo Nimura, President of Global Sales and Marketing at Roland DG notes, “Our innovative DIMENSE solution enables on-demand surface imaging with unique textures that add high value to interiors such as hotels, high-end retail environments, restaurants, museums, and corporate offices.” Eight new types of dedicated media are now available, including new substrates that allow embossing up to 2 mm high for sharper and deeper dimensional effects. These media are available either in a non-woven or a textile-based canvas version. 

For the US market, media compliant with the U.S. Type II standard, which defines the durability and performance of wallpaper for commercial applications, is now available. Additionally, media with twice the scratch resistance of standard material has been added for use in high-traffic environments. One of the main features of DIMENSE is the ability to create awe-inspiring artistic effects beyond digital printing by manually painting on the embossed output. To provide a ready-to-use solution, thirteen compatible paints are now available, including metallic colors such as gold, silver, and copper, and special effect paints such as matte, sand, and velvet for expanded creative possibilities. In addition, four new application kits are available, containing the necessary tools for post-processing, such as painting and applying finished wallpaper. The kits come with manuals and instructional videos that guide users through the process so ideas can take shape quickly and easily.