A: Your profiles were corrupted by the old version. You need to recreate them from scratch using the new Measurement Manager in 5.5.1 fixed. Do not import old .rmp files.
| Feature | VersaWorks 5.5.1 (Fixed) | VersaWorks 6 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | One-time perpetual (included with printer) | Annual subscription | | Supported Printers | All legacy (VS, XC, SP, VG, SG) | Primarily TrueVIS VG3/SG3 and newer | | Offline Mode | Full offline operation | Requires internet every 30 days | | Stability | Mature, known quantity | Still receiving feature updates (some bugs) | | Cloud Features | None | Cloud job queuing, analytics |
A: Compare the file hash. The official fixed .exe has MD5: a7f3e8c2d4b5... (Check Roland’s release notes page). If the file date is before August 2023, it’s the buggy original.
Roland DG and VersaWorks are trademarks of Roland Corporation. This article is an independent guide for legacy software support and is not affiliated with Roland DG. Always verify your printer’s warranty status before performing software changes.
In VersaWorks, press Ctrl + Shift + R to force a UI redraw. Then update your graphics drivers (even on a headless server). Issue 3: Cut data is misaligned after updating Cause: The fixed version recalibrates the default registration mark sensitivity.
Re-run the “Cut Calibration” wizard from the Tool menu. Do not import old calibration files—create new ones. Part 7: Why Not Upgrade to VersaWorks 6 Instead? You might be asking: If 5.5.1 is old, why not just move to VersaWorks 6?
Published: October 2023 | Last Updated: November 2024