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BY2-20
20" Desktop Direct-to-Film Printer
— dual white ink lines, automated white-layer generation, and a stability rate up to 98–100% (up from 69.2%).
The BY2-20 combines professional print quality, intelligent workflow automation, and advanced production stability into a compact desktop platform — built to help print shop owners and entrepreneurs enter and grow in the direct-to-film apparel market.
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Reliable day-to-day production
Controlled ink delivery and stable printhead performance support dependable output. Dual white ink configuration helps maintain density and clarity across longer runs.
Connected design-to-print workflow
Roland DG Connect Designer supports artwork prep and cleanup. VersaWorks 7 manages color, white layers, and transparent PNG workflows, with automated media adjustment to reduce skew.
Versatile apparel and graphics options
Produce transfers for cotton, polyester, denim, nylon, rayon, and blended fabrics. Print and cut in one compact device — from T-shirts and sportswear to bags and HTV jobs.
Built for everyday apparel and graphics work
Produce transfers for cotton, polyester, denim, nylon, rayon, and blended fabrics — with standalone cutting for lettering, numbering, and HTV graphics.
From artwork to finished garment
Roland DG Connect Designer, VersaWorks 7, and the BY2-20 work together as one connected design-to-print workflow.
Design
Create artwork in Roland DG Connect Designer — add graphics, text, and sizing.
VersaWorks 7 RIPs the file and manages white layers; the BY2-20 prints onto DTF film with S-PG2 inks.
Powder & Cure
Apply adhesive powder to the wet ink, remove excess, and cure with heat — by hand or with an automated shaker and dryer.
Press
Position the cured transfer on the garment, apply with a heat press, and peel the film.
Specifications
Key specs at a glance, with the full technical sheet below.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the BY2-20, DTF production, and how to buy.
What is the Roland VersaSTUDIO BY2-20?
The BY2-20 is a 20-inch desktop direct-to-film (DTF) printer. It prints CMYK plus dual white onto DTF film at up to 1,440 dpi, and includes standalone cutting, so one compact device handles both transfer printing and cut vinyl work.
What fabrics can the BY2-20 print on?
DTF transfers from the BY2-20 apply to cotton, polyester, denim, nylon, rayon, and blended fabrics. Because the design is printed onto film and then heat-pressed, it works across fabric types that direct-to-garment printing struggles with.
How wide can the BY2-20 print?
Maximum printing and cutting width is 18.89 in. (480 mm). It accepts media from 5.91 to 20.27 in. (150 to 515 mm) wide, on a 2 in. or 3 in. core.
How is the BY2-20 different from the BY-20?
The BY2-20 adds a second white ink line, automated white-layer generation, and substantially improved production stability — up to 98–100%, compared with 69.2% on the BY-20.
What ink does the BY2-20 use?
S-PG2 ink in 220 ml or 500 ml cartridges, across five channels: cyan, magenta, yellow, black, and two whites. The dual white configuration helps hold density and opacity across longer runs.
What else do I need to start producing DTF transfers?
Beyond the printer you need DTF film, adhesive powder, a way to cure the powder with heat, and a heat press to apply the finished transfer. Powdering and curing can be done by hand when starting out, or with an automated shaker and dryer as volume grows.
Does the BY2-20 cut as well as print?
Yes. Standalone cutting runs at 0.4 to 5.9 in./sec (10 to 150 mm/sec), which covers lettering, numbering, and heat-transfer vinyl graphics without a separate cutter.
What software comes with the BY2-20?
Roland DG Connect Designer for artwork preparation and cleanup, and VersaWorks 7 to RIP files and manage colour, white layers, and transparent PNG workflows. Both are included.
How much space and power does the BY2-20 need?
The printer measures 42.09 × 30.99 × 24.49 in. (1,069 × 787 × 622 mm) and weighs 145.51 lb. (66 kg). It runs on 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.1 A, drawing approximately 185 W in operation, and connects over Ethernet.
Can I lease the BY2-20 instead of buying it?
Yes. The BY2-20 is sold by quote, and many buyers finance or lease rather than purchase outright. Request a quote and tell us which you are considering — we will come back with pricing, financing options, and lead time.
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