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Updating Roland VersaWorks Using Roland@NET |
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System Requirements |
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- The computer with VersaWorks installed must be connected to the Internet.
- A high-speed Internet connection is highly recommended. The size of the file transfer when using Roland@NET can reach up to 200MB in some cases due to the large number of profiles available.
- To store update files, a minimum of 500MB of free hard disk space must be available in the drive where VersaWorks is installed.
- Ensure that you can disable the firewall if needed as it may block the update utility to connect to the Internet.
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Step #1 – Getting Started |
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Roland@NET is designed to make VersaWorks software updates as easy and effortless as possible. The program works by downloading and installing updates through an open Internet connection. To accommodate the large number of profiles available, we recommend a high-speed Internet connection.
To get started, turn on the computer with VersaWorks installed and determine the version of VersaWorks you are currently using. The following instructions vary depending on the VersaWorks version installed.
Proceed to Step #2.
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Step #2 – Special Instructions |
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Follow these simple instructions to protect your files through the upgrade process.
Upgrading from Version 1.2.0.0. and above
- No special instructions required.
- Proceed to Step #3
Upgrading from Version 1.1.1.0
- If you have a job in VersaWorks queues before upgrading, the job preview will not be displayed correctly after upgrading. Prior to updating, please click the Clear button to re-preview the job. With nested jobs, un-nest the job and then click the Clear button (nested jobs will not Clear while nested).
- Proceed to Step #3.
Upgrading from Version 1.1.0.0 and below
- If you have added any media into Media Explorer, the media will be deleted by this upgrade. Please save the media as RML file using Media Explorer before upgrading, and then load the RML file to add the media back after upgrading. After upgrading, please initialize VersaWorks by navigating to Start > All Programs > Roland VersaWorks and selecting Initialize Application.
- Proceed to Step #3.
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Step #3 – Setting Up Roland@NET |
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Follow these step-by-step instructions to implement the Roland@NET automated software update service.
- Start Roland VersaWorks and navigate to Edit > Preferences.
- In the Preferences window, select the Roland@NET tab.
- Check the Download Updates Automatically and Notify option and select the Frequency you prefer for receiving updates. We recommend that you set this to Every Month or Every Week.
- In Update Options, check Download Media and Color Profiles and select All Available Updates.
- Click OK. Note that your first Roland@NET update will not occur immediately. This point marks the beginning of an update cycle, and the program will download your first update after the interval of time specified in Frequency has passed. For an immediate update, follow the instructions in the Updating Roland VersaWorks Manually section below.
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Step #4 – Performing Scheduled Updates |
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Once you have setup VersaWorks for the Roland@NET service, updating is simple. The following instructions guide you through this process.
- With the Roland@NET service, VersaWorks automatically checks for updates when it starts. When it detects an update to your software, it will display the Select Updates window.
- Review this screen and make sure all available options are checked. Click Update. VersaWorks will download all available updates. Please note that a DOS window will appear. Depending on the speed of your computer, it may be displayed for a few minutes. Please wait until it closes by itself or a message "Press any key to continue" is displayed.
- Once updates are downloaded, the process is complete and you can immediately begin using your upgraded software and new profiles
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FAQs and Troubleshooting Tips |
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Q. I get the message "The operation timed out" when checking for updates. What is the problem?
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A. (1) A firewall may be blocking your access to the Internet. Disable the firewall and try again. (2) If you use Proxy Server for Internet access, set the appropriate proxy address in Roland VersaWorks or in the Online Update utility. To set the proxy address, go to Edit > Preferences > Roland@NET in VersaWorks or Settings > Preference in the Online Update utility and set the proxy address and port in the Proxy field. Please contact your network administrator if you don't know this information. |
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Q. The updater quits with an error and VersaWorks is not updated. What should I do?
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A. Please try again. If you experience the same error multiple times, change the update option to only download application program updates. Once you have successfully updated the applications program, launch and close Roland VersaWorks once. Then execute the Online Update again to get the additional profiles. |
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Q. The update was completed successfully, but no profiles were added (or it is still missing profiles for some common media). How can I correct this problem?
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A. Make sure you have configured to download the color profiles. If this is the first time you executed Online Update, launch and close Roland VersaWorks. Then perform the online update again. |
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Q.It takes too long to download the updates. What can I do for faster service?
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A.. If you have a slow connection (dial-up) to the Internet, please contact technical support at (800) 542-2307 or rexpress@rolanddga.com to get the updater and profiles. If you have a high-speed connection, try at another time as you may be experiencing high levels of Internet traffic. |
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Updating Roland VersaWorks Manually |
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If you are unable or prefer not to use the Roland@NET service, you can obtain software updates and current media profiles through a manual update process. Follow these step-by-step instructions to complete this process.
- Close Roland VersaWorks.
- Navigate to Start > All Programs > Roland VersaWorks and select Online Update.
- Open the Update Settings window by navigating to Settings > Preference.
- In Update Options, check Download Updates for Media and Color Profiles and select All updates.
- Click OK.
- Click Check for Update.
- If an update is available, the Select Updates window is displayed. Make sure all available options are checked in this window.
- Click Update and the software will start downloading the updates. Please note that a DOS window will appear. Depending on the speed of your computer, it may be displayed for a few minutes. Please wait until it closes by itself or a message "Press any key to continue" is displayed.
- Click OK once the download is completed and the software will be automatically updated.
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