Roland

VersaSTUDIO BN2 Series

With the next-generation BN2, Roland DG has taken a great thing and made it even better. These compact powerhouses offer significantly faster print speeds, convenient new features, ease of use, and a space-saving design that allows for placement in a home, office, or shop. The BN2 is everything you need to get started in professional print and cut graphics production.
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VersaSTUDIO BN2 Series
BN2-20, BN2-20A

Desktop Printer/Cutters

BN2-20

MAX. MEDIA WIDTH
20"

INK CONFIGURATIONS
CMYK + WHITE

POPULAR APPLICATIONS
Apparel
Decals & Labels
Small Signs & Posters
Art & Photography
Printing on Dark, Clear & Metallic Media

BN2-20A

MAX. MEDIA WIDTH
20"

INK CONFIGURATIONS
CMYK

POPULAR APPLICATIONS
Apparel
Decals & Labels
Small Signs & Posters
Art & Photography

Print & Cut with
One Powerful, Compact Device

With their ability to print vibrant, detailed graphics on vinyl, film, heat transfer material, and other types of media, the BN2-20 and BN2-20A offer outstanding versatility. This media compatibility, combined with faster print speeds, integrated print/cut functionality, and unsurpassed ease of use, makes these value-packed desktop devices perfect for a wide variety of applications. The BN2 series makes creating everything from custom T-shirts and accessories to eye-catching signs, decals, and wall décor quick and simple – even for print novices.


Heat Transfer Apparel

Create colorful custom apparel quickly and easily with a BN2 series desktop printer/cutter and heat-transfer media. Use your own artwork or company-branded logos and designs.


Customized Tote Bags

Decorate tote bags and other accessories with vibrant heat-transfer graphics. The BN2’s print/cut capabilities and included FlexiDESIGNER VersaSTUDIO Edition design and output software make the process simple.


Die-Cut Labels & Decals

Use your BN2 to print and cut car decals, logo stickers, product labels, and more. Increased print speeds, integrated contour cutting, and advanced user features make printing individual decals, or batches, quick and easy.


Signs, Displays & Posters

Produce attention-grabbing promotional signs, posters, company displays, and photographic prints on a wide range of media, including both coated and non-coated materials.


Window Graphics

If you’re looking to produce eye-catching window graphics, a BN2 series printer/cutter is the clear choice. Print and contour cut window decals with ease and precision in one smooth, seamless workflow.


Art & Wall Decor

Want to spruce up the look of a home or office with unique artistic designs or wall décor? With the print-and-cut functionality of the BN2, creating such graphics is a simple process.

Integrated Print & Cut


The BN2-20 & BN2-20A incorporate advanced print and cut technology that lets you print and contour cut graphics, even those with complex shapes, in one simple, seamless automated workflow. This integrated print/cut functionality saves you considerable time and effort when creating graphics for a wide range of applications.

Professional Quality


BN2 series devices use the same high-definition printheads and inks found in printers used by professionals in graphic production. Not only do these devices offer excellent color reproduction and photographic quality, they also render small letters and fine lines in great detail. Plus, they support True Rich Color 3, a printing setting that is highly acclaimed by printing professionals.

High Productivity


BN2 series devices print four times faster than previous BN models and feature the same quick, accurate integrated cutting as high-end Roland DG printer/cutters. This increased print speed combined with the ability to efficiently contour cut even complex shapes allows you to optimize productivity and maximize profits.

Starter Price


BN2 series printer/cutters offer start-up businesses and smaller print providers professional-level print/cut quality and performance, as well as legendary Roland DG reliability, at extremely affordable pricing. Included design and output software offer everything you need to take your operation to the next level, at a price that will suit your budget.

Easy to Use


The BN2-20 & BN2-20A incorporate innovative design and user features that make these powerful desktop devices incredibly simple to operate. With a BN2, even those with little or no printing experience can quickly begin producing professional-quality graphics with ease and precision.

Compact Size


Compact BN2 series printer/cutters fit easily on most desktops, making them perfect for home-based businesses or smaller print shops. “Front access structure” enables all operations, from media setup to maintenance, to be performed from the front of the printer. There’s even a built-in storage drawer for tools and spare ink. All these features allow for efficient operation in a small space.

Included FlexiDESIGNER
VersaSTUDIO Edition Software


BN2 series come bundled with FlexiDESIGNER VersaSTUDIO Edition design and output software that allows even those with little or no printing experience to start creating and outputting colorful, attention-grabbing graphics immediately after purchasing their BN2. This feature-filled, intuitive software is a complete solution, providing a host of useful tools for creating shapes, text, and effects, while also simplifying the print and cut workflow.

Included VersaWorks 6
Output Software


For users looking for even greater control over BN2 output settings and capabilities, every BN2 device also comes with VersaWorks 6 output software. Easy to use and powerful, VersaWorks 6 offers features and tools that optimize quality and streamline processes for the printer, ink and media. VersaWorks also simplifies the setup of print layouts, generates cut lines for print and cut applications, and comes with built-in color management tools to make reproducing specific colors easier than ever.

Learn more about VersaWorks 6

Roland DG Connect App
For Everything Creative


Gain a detailed understanding of your entire print operation while keeping your device running at optimum performance with a user-friendly app specially designed to integrate seamlessly with your VersaSTUDIO BN2. Reduce downtime and improve efficiency with a machine monitoring assistant that works in complete harmony with your device.

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Expand Your Creative Possibilities

The VersaSTUDIO product family includes a range of affordable, intuitive desktop digital imaging devices that make it easy for anyone to produce what was previously achievable only by a limited number of professionals. VersaSTUDIO expands creative possibilities, so users can challenge the ordinary, start a business, expand their services, or simply learn digital manufacturing.

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Roland DGA’s Industry-Leading Warranty & Support

Every BN2 also comes with Roland DG’s industry-best customer service and support as well as a One-Year Trouble-Free Warranty. Your success is our success, so you can rest assured we’ll be with you every step of the way to make sure you are fully satisfied with the performance of your Roland DG device.

VersaSTUDIO BN2 Series

Printer Method

Piezo ink-jet method

Media

Width

5.91 – 20.2 in. (150 – 515 mm)

Thickness

Maximum 1.0 mm (39.3 mil) with liner, for printing

Maximum 0.4 mm (15.7 mil) with liner and 0.22 mm (8.6 mil) without liner, for cutting

Roll Outer Diameter

Maximum 5.9" (150 mm)

Roll Weight

Maximum 13.2 lb. (6 kg)

Core Diameter

3" (76.2 mm) or 2" (50.8 mm )

Printing/Cutting Width (*1)

Maximum 18.89" (480 mm)

Ink

Type

220-ml cartridge

Colors

BN2-20A

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black

BN2-20

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, White

Printing Resolution (dots per inch)

Maximum 1,440 dpi

Cutting Speed

0.39 – 5.9 in/s (10 – 150 mm/s)

Blade Force (*2)

30 – 500 gf

Blade

Type

Roland CAMM-1 series blade

Offset

0.000 – 1.500 mm (0.0 – 59 mil)

Software Resolution (when cutting)

0.025 mm/step (0.98 mil/step)

Media Heating System (*3)

Print Heater Set Temperature:

86 – 95 °F (30 – 35 °C)

Dryer Set Temperature:

86 – 100.4 °F (30 – 38 °C )

Connectivity

Ethernet (100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, automatic switching)

Power-Saving Function

Automatic sleep feature

Rated Input

100 – 240 Va.c. 50/60 Hz 2.1 A

Power Consumption

During Operation

Approx. 185 W

Sleep Mode

Approx. 27W

Acoustic Noise Level

During Operation

62 dB (A) or less

During Standby

60 dB (A) or less

Dimensions (Width × Depth × Height)

42.1" × 24.3" × 24.5" (1,069 mm × 617 mm × 622 mm)

Weight

137 lb. (62 kg)

Environment

During Operation (*4)

Temperature: 68 – 89.6 °F (20 – 32 °C)

Humidity: 35 – 80 % RH (no condensation)

Not Operating

Temperature: 41 – 104 °F (5 – 40 °C)

Humidity: 20 – 80 % RH (no condensation)

Included Items

Dedicated stands, power cord, Media take-up unit, media holders,
replacement blade for separating knife, User's Manual,
Software (FlexiDESIGNER VersaSTUDIO Edition, VersaWorks, Roland DG Connect), etc.

*1

  • The length of printing or cutting is subject to the limitations of the program.

*2

  • 500 gf is the maximum instantaneous blade force.
  • The blade force must be adjusted according to details such as the media thickness.

*3

  • Warm-up is required after power up. This may require 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the operating environment. Depending on the ambient temperature and media width, the preset temperature may fail to be reached.

*4

  • Operating environment (Use in an operating environment within this range.)