The all-new VersaSTUDIO BY-20 is the ultimate desktop direct-to-film printer…and more. Simple to use, reliable and efficient, the BY-20 makes decorating apparel and accessories with vibrant, detailed graphics quick and easy—even for those with no prior printing experience. Plus, with the BY-20’s integrated contour-cutting functionality, you can also produce heat transfer graphics from PVC sheets—all with a single, affordable compact device.
With its user-friendly operation, fast print speeds, and intuitive software, the BY-20 direct-to-film system makes designing and creating customized apparel easier than ever. You can also transfer your BY-20-produced graphics to a wide variety of materials, including cotton, polyester, denim, nylon, rayon, and more.
The BY-20 is so easy to use, even beginners can produce professional-quality output. After pressing the power button, all other operations – from printer setup and maintenance to sheet cutting – can be performed with the intuitive utility software. There’s even a support function that guides you through the various menu operations in an easy-to-understand manner.
The BY-20 consistently delivers quality results that professionals can rely on. That’s because it features the same advanced print technologies as Roland DG’s state-of-the-art wide-format printers. You can expect rich, colorful, high-definition output, print after print. Plus, the included design and output software provides all the features and tools you need to create stunning graphic quickly and easily.
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BY-20
Printing Method
Piezo ink-jet method
Media
Width 5.91 to 20.2 in. (150 to 515 mm)
Thickness
Maximum 39.3 mil (1.0 mm) with liner, for printing.
Maximum 15.7 mil (0.4 mm) with liner and 8.6 mil (0.22 mm) without liner, for cutting
Roll outer diameter Maximum 5.9 in. (150 mm)
Roll weight Maximum 13.2 lb. (6 kg)
Core diameter 3 in. (76.2 mm) or 2 in. (50.8 mm)
Printing/cutting width (*1)
Maximum 18.89 in. (480 mm)
Ink
Type 220-ml cartridge
Colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, White
Printing resolution (dots per inch)
Maximum 1,440 dpi
Cutting speed
0.39 to 5.9 in/s (10 to 150 mm/s)
Blade force (*2)
30 to 500 gf
Blade
Type Roland CAMM-1 series blade
Offset 0.000 to 1.500 mm (0.0 to 59 mil)
Software resolution (when cutting)
0.025 mm/step (0.98 mil/step)
Media heating system (*3)
Print heater set temperature: 86 to 95 °F (30 to 35 °C)
Dryer set temperature: 86 to 100.4 °F (30 to 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 x Depth x Height)
42.1 in. × 24.3 in. × 24.5 in. (1,069 mm × 617 mm × 622 mm)
Weight
137 lb. (62 kg)
Environment
During operation (*4) Temperature: 68 to 89.6 °F (20 to 32 °C) Humidity: 40 to 80 % RH (no condensation)
Not operating Temperature: 41 to 104 °F (5 to 40 °C) Humidity: 20 to 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.
*1The length of printing or cutting is subject to the limitations of the program.
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*3Warm-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.
*4Operating environment (Use in an operating environment within this range.)