The large-format water-based printer for textured print can produce on demand designs without the need for pre-embossed materials
Roland DG announce the launch of the DIMENSE DA-640, a wide format printer for the production of bespoke, textured and full colour wall coverings. This new technology unlocks creative possibilities across interior design, retail, and signage.
The DIMENSE DA-640 gives print service providers, architects, and designers the ability to produce bespoke, high-value printed surfaces on demand. From one-off pieces to large-scale installations, it eliminates the limitations of pre-fabricated materials and inventory-heavy workflows by enabling dynamic, customisable output with full-colour CMYK printing and precision-controlled embossing. This all-in-one solution simplifies processes that would traditionally require multiple steps and high setup costs, offering a new level of creative flexibility for interior and display applications.
“In recent years, we’ve seen growing demand for personalised design across commercial spaces, hospitality, entertainment, and home interiors,” said Geert van den Hole, Head of Sales DG Dimense for Europe. “The DIMENSE DA-640 offers a powerful way to meet that demand, delivering unique, tactile surfaces with ease.”
“It’s estimated that just 5 percent of wallpaper printing has been digitalised,” added van den Hole. “That presents an enormous opportunity for designers and businesses. The DIMENSE DA-640 makes it easier than ever to add value through texture, offering a new path to creativity, growth, and profitability in the décor and graphics markets.”
Individuality through dimensional design
The DIMENSE solution is built around three integrated elements. The printer is equipped with newly developed printheads that produce vivid, high-resolution output. A proprietary structural ink precisely defines where embossing appears on the print. Specialised media, which expands up to 2mm in thickness when exposed to heat inside the printer, brings the texture to life.
This cohesive system produces striking dimensional output on demand, without the need for pre-embossed materials or traditional equipment. A wide selection of media options is available, including matte, suede, pearl, silver, gold, and chameleon finishes, along with tension fabric and roll-up banner materials suitable for indoor signage and displays. For creative and artistic applications, users can also produce emboss-only designs and manually apply paint to create truly unique and tactile artwork.
The DIMENSE solution is developed with both sustainability and ease of use in mind. It is entirely PVC-free and uses water-based CMYK resin inks. The structural ink is butylene glycol-free and certified to meet leading environmental and safety standards, including AgBB, A+, UL, and GREENGUARD Gold “Unrestricted” wall coverings.
Print data can be created using standard design applications or with the new Roland DG Connect Designer DIMENSE Module, which supports the creation of both colour and embossing layers. It includes a built-in visualiser that allows users to preview the final output before printing. The system also includes VersaWorks 7 RIP software, which enables easy configuration of print settings and high-quality results, even for first-time users.
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