Description
Overview
The VersaSTUDIO BN-20A is Roland DG’s compact desktop print & cut machine — the entry point to the same technology used in Roland’s production TrueVIS series. It prints up to 1,440 dpi and automatically contour-cuts on roll media up to 20 inches (515 mm) wide, making it a common choice for starting a t-shirt, sticker, label and poster graphics business from a desktop.
Beyond regular graphics, the BN-20A produces heat-transfer graphics for t-shirts, jerseys, hoodies and bags, die-cut labels and decals, posters, vehicle and window graphics — all on one machine.
Key features
- Print & cut in one device — print up to 1,440 dpi and automatically contour cut to the shape of your design
- Heat-transfer workflow — create custom t-shirt, jersey, hoodie and bag graphics
- True Rich Color presets in VersaWorks 6 for wider gamut and bolder colour
- Simplified media feed — automatic roll alignment for proper placement and tracking
- Print, laminate, cut — reload laminated prints with automatic realignment and skew compensation
- Energy Star® certified — approx. 90 W during operation
- Roland DG OnSupport — automatic e-mail alerts for ink level, job completion and firmware updates
- VersaWorks 6 RIP included — Harlequin dual-core engine, 64-bit native processing, application-ready profiles
Specifications
- Printing method: piezoelectric inkjet / grit roller feed cutting
- Media width: 150 to 515 mm (5.9 to 20.3 in.)
- Printing/cutting width: max. 480 mm (18.9 in.)
- Media thickness: printing max. 1.0 mm (39 mil) with liner; cutting max. 0.4 mm (16 mil) with liner
- Roll: outer diameter max. 150 mm, weight max. 6 kg, core 2 in. or 3 in.
- Ink: Roland ECO-SOL MAX 2, 220 ml cartridges, 4 colours (CMYK)
- Printing resolution: max. 1,440 dpi
- Cutting: speed 10 to 150 mm/s, blade force 30 to 300 gf, CAMM-1 series blades
- Print heater: fixed at 35 °C (95 °F)
- Connectivity: USB 2.0; AC 100 to 240 V, approx. 90 W
- Dimensions / weight: 1,009 × 582 × 293 mm (39.7 × 22.9 × 11.5 in.), 36 kg (79.4 lb.)
- Included: power cord, USB cable, blade, blade holder, VersaWorks 6 RIP and manual library
BN-20A vs BN-20
The BN-20A uses the same 20-inch print & cut platform as the BN-20 but runs a 4-channel CMYK ink set only — it does not support the BN-20’s metallic and white ECO-SOL MAX ink options. For most sticker, transfer and poster work CMYK covers the need, at a lower machine and running cost.
FAQ
Can the BN-20A print on t-shirts directly?
No — it prints on media, not directly on fabric. You print on heat-transfer media, then press the transfer onto t-shirts, hoodies or bags with a heat press. This is the standard BN-20A t-shirt workflow.
What ink does the BN-20A use?
Roland ECO-SOL MAX 2 in 220 ml cartridges, CMYK (four colours). It does not use metallic or white ink — those are BN-20 features.
What can I produce with it?
Die-cut stickers and labels, t-shirt and apparel heat transfers, posters, window and vehicle graphics, and prints on canvas or coated media up to 20 inches wide.
Is software included?
Yes. VersaWorks 6 RIP (Harlequin engine, 64-bit processing) and Roland DG OnSupport are included, with a one-year trouble-free warranty upon registration.
How is the machine shipped?
Ships by freight on a pallet; shipping is quoted per destination. Inks, blades and spare parts for the BN-20A ship worldwide in 2–7 working days.
Inquiry Form
Ask for a quotation, freight estimate, or ink and media advice for the BN-20A.
- All specifications, features and included items: Roland DGA official VersaSTUDIO BN-20A product page —
rolanddga.com (November 2026). - BN-20A vs BN-20 ink difference (CMYK only, no metallic/white): same page, BN-20A specifications.
- Machine stock: CMYKGate, November 2026 — original packaging photos on this page are ours.
