Roland VersaSTUDIO BY-20 Direct to Film (DTF) Printer

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.

  • Easy-to-use, compact, affordable DTF printer for those who want to start an apparel business, or for existing DTF users seeking to expand their current product offerings
  • Prints vibrant, detailed DTF graphics that can be transferred to a wide variety of fabrics with no weeding required
  • The only desktop DTF printer with sheet cut and contour-cutting capabilities – can also be used for traditional print and cut applications
  • Optimized print modes for improved productivity
  • Integrates with popular DTF powder shaker and heater units for an automated system

Features & Benefits

Improves the Design and Efficiency of Apparel Decoration

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.

Easy to Use, Even for Beginners

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.

Professional Quality

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.

Productivity Features

Simple Media Setup

Utility Software

Multi-Color LED Lights

Safe, Sustainable Production

Integrates with Popular Shaker and Heater Units

Ethernet Compatibility

Applications

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Warranty
ISO 9001
Certified
1 year
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Specifications

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.

*2

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

*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.)

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