Roland VersaSTUDIO BN2-20A desktop printer/cutter, front view

Roland DG · VersaSTUDIO

BN2 Series

Desktop Printer/Cutters — BN2-20A & BN2-30

Print and cut on a desktop

— a machine small enough for a home office or a corner of the shop that still produces outdoor-durable graphics.

The VersaSTUDIO BN2 Series puts professional print and contour cutting on a desktop. Eco-Sol MAX2 and MAX3 inks give vivid colour with genuine outdoor durability, and print speeds run roughly four times the original BN-20 in standard mode. Design and output software is included, so the machine produces saleable work from the day it arrives rather than after a training course.

$7,495USD

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BN2-20A shown. Eco-Sol MAX2 / MAX3 ink in 220 ml cartridges. One-Year Limited Warranty. Call 800-268-6577 or email sales@printfinish.com.

Speed

Around four times the original BN-20

In standard mode the BN2 runs roughly four times the speed of the original BN-20, at 25.2 ft²/h in CMYK. High-quality mode holds 12.2 ft²/h at 1,440 × 1,080 dpi, so the step up from draft to saleable output does not cost a whole afternoon.

Ink

Eco-Sol MAX2 and MAX3

Specially formulated Eco-Sol inks in 220 ml cartridges produce vivid colour with genuine outdoor durability, so decals and window graphics survive weather rather than fading in a season. Cartridges load from the front, which matters when the machine sits on a bench against a wall.

Print and Cut

Contour cutting on the same device

Cutting runs from 10 to 150 mm/s with blade force from 30 to 500 gf, using standard Roland CAMM-1 blades. A sheet cut function trims media at the touch of a button, so finished work comes off ready to weed rather than needing a second machine.

Ease of Use

Designed for a first-time operator

Automatic sensor adjustments set the printer to the loaded media, and media set functions handle job setup. Roland supplies media profiles, so a new user reaches good output without learning colour management first.

Software Included

Design and RIP, at no extra cost

FlexiDESIGNER VersaSTUDIO Edition covers design, and VersaWorks 6 handles output with PANTONE and Roland Color System libraries, spot-colour replacement and nesting. Both are included rather than sold separately.

Footprint

Quiet enough to sit beside you

The BN2-20A draws roughly 185 W in operation and 27 W asleep, on ordinary 100-240 V single-phase power, and stays at or below 62 dB(A) while running. It fits a home office, a back room or a corner of a busy shop.

Choose your model

BN2-20A

The 20 in. model, in a four-colour CMYK configuration. Takes media from 5.91 to 20.2 in. (150 to 515 mm) and prints and cuts to a maximum width of 18.89 in. (480 mm). Measures 42.1 × 24.3 × 24.5 in. and weighs 137 lbs on its dedicated stand.

$7,495 USD / $10,295 CAD

BN2-30

The 30 in. model. Takes media from 5.91 to 30 in. (150 to 762 mm) and prints and cuts to 28.97 in. (736 mm) — roughly half again the BN2-20A's width — on rolls to 26.4 lbs. It also offers a five-colour option with white ink, which the BN2-20A does not. Weighs 164 lbs and draws about 260 W.

$11,595 USD / $15,500 CAD

What the BN2 Series makes

Short-run print and cut work on vinyl, film and heat transfer material — the jobs that pay for a desktop machine.

Custom printed T-shirt produced with heat transfer material on a Roland BN2

Custom Apparel

Printed tote bag decorated on a Roland VersaSTUDIO BN2

Bags & Accessories

Window Graphics

Contour-cut bottle decals produced on a Roland BN2

Labels & Decals

Wall Decor

Full-colour poster printed on a Roland VersaSTUDIO BN2

Posters & Signage

From artwork to finished graphic

Roland DG Connect Designer, VersaWorks 7, and the BY2-20 work together as one connected design-to-print workflow.

Design

FlexiDESIGNER VersaSTUDIO Edition is included, so artwork can be built on the machine that prints it.

Load and set

Media set functions and automatic sensor adjustment configure the printer to the loaded roll without manual measuring.

Print

Up to 1,440 dpi with Eco-Sol MAX2 or MAX3 ink, at 25.2 ft²/h in standard CMYK mode.

Cut and finish

Contour cutting runs on the same pass of the machine, and the sheet cut function separates the finished job at a button press.

Specifications

Key specs at a glance, with the full technical sheet below.

Models

BN2-20A (20 in.) and BN2-30 (30 in.)

Printing method

Piezo ink-jet

Resolution

Max. 1,440 dpi

Media width

To 20.2 in. (BN2-20A); to 30 in. (BN2-30)

Ink

Eco-Sol MAX2 / MAX3, 220 ml — CMYK, or CMYK + white on the BN2-30

Cutting speed

10 to 150 mm/s (0.39 to 5.9 in./s)

Blade force

30 to 500 gf

Software included

FlexiDESIGNER VersaSTUDIO Edition, VersaWorks 6, Roland DG Connect

Warranty

One-Year Limited Warranty

Printing and cutting

Printing method

Piezo ink-jet method

Printing resolution

Maximum 1,440 dpi

Print speed (CMYK)

25.2 ft²/h standard; 12.2 ft²/h high quality

Cutting speed

10 to 150 mm/s (0.39 to 5.9 in./s)

Blade force

30 to 500 gf

Blade type

Roland CAMM-1 series blade

Blade offset

0.000 to 1.500 mm (0.0 to 59 mil)

Software resolution

0.025 mm/step (0.98 mil/step) when cutting

Media

Width (BN2-20A)

150 to 515 mm (5.91 to 20.2 in.)

Width (BN2-30)

150 to 762 mm (5.91 to 30 in.)

Print/cut width (BN2-20A)

Maximum 480 mm (18.89 in.)

Print/cut width (BN2-30)

Maximum 736 mm (28.97 in.)

Thickness

Max. 1.0 mm (39.3 mil) with liner for printing; max. 0.4 mm (15.7 mil) with liner and 0.22 mm (8.6 mil) without, for cutting

Roll outer diameter

Max. 150 mm (5.9 in.) on the BN2-20A; max. 165 mm (6.49 in.) on the BN2-30

Roll weight

Max. 6 kg (13.2 lb.) on the BN2-20A; max. 12 kg (26.4 lb.) on the BN2-30

Core diameter

76.2 mm (3 in.) or 50.8 mm (2 in.)

Ink and heating

Ink type

Eco-Sol MAX2 / MAX3, 220 ml cartridge

Colours (BN2-20A)

Four colour — cyan, magenta, yellow, black

Colours (BN2-30)

Four colour (CMYK) or five colour (CMYK + white)

Media heating

Print heater 30 to 35 °C (86 to 95 °F); dryer 30 to 38 °C (86 to 100.4 °F)

Power and environment

Rated input

100-240 V a.c., 50/60 Hz — 2.1 A (BN2-20A); 2.9 A (BN2-30)

Power consumption

Approx. 185 W (BN2-20A) or 260 W (BN2-30) in operation; approx. 27 W in sleep

Acoustic noise

62 dB (A) or less in operation and 60 dB (A) on standby (BN2-20A); 65 dB (A) and 63 dB (A) (BN2-30)

Connectivity

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

Power saving

Automatic sleep feature

Environment

Operating 20 to 32 °C (68 to 89.6 °F), 35 to 80 %RH; not operating 5 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F), 20 to 80 %RH, no condensation

Physical

Dimensions (BN2-20A)

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

Weight

62 kg (137 lb.) on the BN2-20A; 74 kg (164 lb.) on the BN2-30

Included items

Dedicated stands, power cord, media take-up unit, media holders, replacement separating blade, User's Manual, software (FlexiDESIGNER VersaSTUDIO Edition, VersaWorks, Roland DG Connect)

Compatible inks

The BN2 series runs Eco-Sol MAX 2 in 220 ml cartridges.

Eco-Sol MAX 2 (ESL4) InkESL4-2XX · 220 ml cartridge

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the BN2-20A and BN2-30?

Width and ink. The BN2-20A takes media to 20.2 in. and prints and cuts to 18.89 in. in CMYK; the BN2-30 goes to 30 in. and 28.97 in., takes double the roll weight, and adds a five-colour option with white ink. The BN2-30 draws more power (260 W against 185 W) and weighs 164 lbs against 137.

Is it genuinely suitable for a beginner?

Yes. Automatic sensor adjustment sets the printer to the loaded media, Roland supplies media profiles, and both design and RIP software are included. Most operators are producing saleable work without formal training.

Will the prints survive outdoors?

Eco-Sol MAX2 and MAX3 inks are formulated for outdoor durability, so vehicle decals, window graphics and signage hold up to weather rather than fading within a season.

Does it need special power or ventilation?

No. The BN2-20A runs on ordinary 100-240 V single-phase power drawing about 185 W, and stays at or below 62 dB(A) — quiet enough to sit in an office rather than needing a dedicated room.

What software is included?

FlexiDESIGNER VersaSTUDIO Edition for design, VersaWorks 6 for output — with PANTONE and Roland Color System libraries, spot-colour replacement and nesting — and the Roland DG Connect app for monitoring. All at no additional cost.

What warranty comes with it?

A One-Year Limited Warranty, extendable to three years total. Registration also brings free online training and phone support.