Roland BN-20D Direct To Film Printer User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Roland
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BN-20D Direct To Film Printer
User Guide
Project Purpose
As the custom decorated apparel market continues to grow and evolve, there has
been a shift in technology in emerging markets over the last several years. In
the DGA market, including Canada and Latin America, we have seen rapid growth
in “DTF” solutions, with more manufacturers and distributors displaying a
variety of systems at each consecutive trade-show.
While feedback received from customers has shown that the application is in
high demand, it comes with growing pains as most of the entry to mid-level
production systems have a reputation for being unreliable. Customers have
expressed frustration over wasted time due to the manual interference required
to get the systems operational at the start of each day.
The BN-20D Direct-to-Film Printer has been designed with specific features to
meet customer demands for increased efficiency and reliability by providing a
stable platform backed with Roland DG’s industry-best Trouble-Free Warranty
for extra peace of mind. Driven by powerful and user-friendly Roland DG Versa
Works RIP software, the BN-20D promises to change the landscape of the
“Direct-to-Film” market.
The BN-20D Direct-to-Film System complements Roland DGA’s existing family of
compact, powerful Versa STUDIO machines designed to help smaller home- or
office-based print providers build their businesses. With their small
footprint and impressive capabilities, these innovative desktop devices are
uniquely designed to help start-up and growing print businesses take their
operations to the next level.
What You Need to Know
The Roland DG VersaSTUDIO BN-20D Direct-to-Film-Printer is the newest addition
to the BN-20 Series of desktop printers. The products within the VersaSTUDIO
product family have become well known for their amazing print quality,
versatility, and of course, Roland DG reliability.
Apparel applications continue to be a driving force behind the small business
market segment and there has been a shift to direct transfer technology. The
market is evolving at an astonishing rate and customers are demanding a system
that is ultra-reliable, requires minimal user maintenance, and is backed by a
single trusted manufacturer. Offering unmatched reliability and ease of use,
the BN20D Direct-to-Film system includes Roland DG’s high-quality S-PG inks,
transfer film, and adhesive powder all powered by Roland DG Versa Works (each
sold separately).
Pricing
- BN-20D printer – $6,495
- S-PG inks 220 ml (CMYK) $57.99
- S-PG ink 220 ml White $66.99
- S-Powder Direct –to-Film Powder $38.99
- S-F164 Direct Transfer Film 20” x 164’ $145.99
- Includes powerful, feature-filled Roland DG Versa Works 6 RIP software at no additional cost®
- Optional GXS-24 Stand – $304.99
Warranty Information
- Owner Trouble-Free Warranty .
- Warranty extensions available for up to three total years of coverage.
- Also, once you register, you qualify for a variety of benefits such as free online training and phone support.
Target Markets and Applications
The BN-20D target market is custom-decorated apparel and accessories. Over
half (56%) of customers using devices in the desktop or small-format market
segment identify their business as an apparel-based business.
User feedback from current BN-20/20A customers shows “DTF” as a preferred
solution to HTV. This is driven by the ability to create very detailed
graphics, including fine text, that would otherwise be difficult and time-
consuming to weed, mask and transfer. The BN-20D offers a direct-to-film
system that eliminates the need for weeding and masking those difficult-to-
transfer designs.
Applications
While many other devices on the market can create custom- decorated apparel
using different technologies, one major advantage of the BN-20D Direct-to-Film
Printer is its ability to print very detailed images and fine lines that would
be difficult, or even impossible, to weed using vinyl. Knocking out the
backgrounds in the design and using the garment color as the background
creates a soft, natural hand to the transfer.
Workflow
The BN-20D workflow can be customized by each user to best fit their business
needs. With the diverse selection of curing units and heat presses, there is a
solution to mee the needs of most any user.
Going from the printing phase to adding the S-Powder adhesive to final press
is a simple process that creates stunning apparel transfers with ease.
1. Print to film with the BN-20Dand S-PG inks, on S-F164 transfer film.| 2.
Apply shaking powder over the ink using S-OWDER.
3. Melt powder under heat press at recommended time and
temperature.| 4. Heat press design to your fabric and remove the film
backing.
Product Features
Amazing Image Quality
The Versa STUDIO BN-20D uses S-PG ink in a standard CMYK+Wh configuration.
Roland DG’s S-PG offers a wide color gamut and amazing print quality when
paired with S-F164 transfer film and S-PG-Powder. The complete system offers
legendary Roland DG reliability, allowing users to create custom apparel
transfers with confidence.
Variable dot control produces droplets of seven different sizes for precise,
detailed graphics, excellent photographic reproduction, smooth gradations, and
superb contrast. Roland Intelligent Pass Control precisely controls dot
placement between passes, enabling the BN-20D printer to achieve smooth
gradations, exceptional solid colors, and optimal image quality. 
Variable Droplet Technology
Product Features
Ink Recirculating System
The VersaSTUDIO BN-20D includes an updated ink delivery and recirculation
system. The system is designed to ensure day-in and day-out reliability.
With dedicated channels for CMYK, plus an improved white ink delivery system,
the BN20D produces rich and vivid color while achieving optimal white ink
opacity for light- and dark-colored garments and accessories.
Roland DG Versa Works 6
Roland DG Versa Works , included with the BN-20D, has earned a reputation for
being the world’s most user-friendly and feature-packed RIP software.
Incorporating the HARLEQUIN RIP dual-core engine and other innovative
features, Versa Works 6 offers quick RIP speeds as well the ability to handle
and correctly process complex PDF, EPS, and PS files with drop shadows and
transparencies.
Versa Works 6 includes a modern, intuitive interface. Simply drag and drop
files from the desktop, or other folder locations, into the printer queue for
processing. The icon-based RIP experience allows the user to quickly access
powerful tools for layout, quality and color management settings, easy nesting
operations, and advanced job management. Powerful Color Control
Versa Works 6 supports comprehensive color libraries, including Roland Color System and PANTONE libraries, giving you detailed spot color matching and automated color matching of logos and other design elements. Versa Works 6 also allows for in-RIP spot color replacement on the fly, making color replacement as simple as a few clicks of the mouse. This is especially useful when duplicating targeted brand and sports logo colors for apparel.
Roland DG Versa Works 6
Roland DG Versa Works includes profile templates optimized for both light and dark garments specific to the BN-20D. Each template is designed to jet CMYK and White layers with the correct density and opacity to create stunning transfers on any color garment.
Powerful Roland DG Versa Works includes a “Special Color Plate Generation” tool that allows users to easily add white ink data directly in the RIP. This advanced features includes positional correction and size correction or “choke” to avoid any misalignment or visible white ink bleed on the finished graphic. This tool is a powerful time saver and further enhances the device’s ease of use.
CAD Cut Vinyl
While the direct transfer process does not require integrated print and cut for the application, the VersaSTUDIO BN-20D can be used as a stand-alone vinyl cutter to expand the customer’s application offerings. Roland DG Versa Works makes going from DTS transfer printing to CAD Cut vinyl cutting simple.
To make the switch, in Roland DG Versa Works, simply turn off the print function under the “Cutting Controls” tab and change the selection to “Cut Only.” This will ensure that BN-20D will only see data requiring a contour cut.
The “Job Assistant” function can be used as an added convenience feature for creating contour cut lines directly in the RIP when a PDF file is being used.
Versatile Roll Accommodation
Roland DG’s S-F164 Direct Transfer Film is available in 20-inch rolls to
maximize productivity. The BN-20D can also accommodate various roll sizes from
third-party manufacturers, ranging from as small as 6.7 inches up to 20.3
inches. While the BN20D offers a complete solution, the device also gives
customers the flexibility to use the solution that works best for their
specific business needs.
Print Speed
Print Quality| Resolution [dpi]| Bi/Uni| Pa| Print
Speed[ft²/h]
---|---|---|---|---
Standard| 1440 x 1080| Bi/Uni| 18| 5.8
High Speed| 720 x 720| Bi/Uni| 12| 8.4
White
Print Quality| Resolution [dpi]| Bi/Uni| Pass| Print
Speed[ft²/h]
---|---|---|---|---
Standard| 720 x 720| Bi| 12| 16.7
Specifications
| Items | BN-20D (Direct-to-Film) | BN-20 (Eco-solvent) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | → | 39.7” W x 22.9” D x 11.53 H |
| Number of Ink Slot | → | 5 |
| Ink | Ink technology | Pigment |
| Case, Capacity | → | 220ml cartridge |
| Ink type | CYMK + Wh | CYMK + Wh or Mt |
| Option parts (DTF) | Film | S-F164 film S-Powder |
| Cleaning Liquid | CJ-CL* | – |
| Maintenance | Cap Top | User replaceable |
Cap Top Replacement
Sequence| User Replaceable from Utility| –
Wiper| →| User Replaceable
Felt Wiper| →| User Replaceable
Manual Cleaning| Every day after the end of the workday| Recommended once a
month
Installation| Self-Installation| –
Thank you
Documents / Resources
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Roland BN-20D Direct To Film
Printer
[pdf] User Guide
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