VersaStudio 20-inch BN-20 Series Desktop Inkjet Printer/Cutter (2024)

VersaStudio BN-20 Series

Model VersaStudio BN-20 Series
Printing method / Cutting method Piezoelectric inkjet / Grit roller feed
Acceptable media Width 5.9 to 20.3 in. (150 to 515 mm)
Thickness Printing: Maximum 39 mil (1.0 mm) with liner
Cutting: Maximum 16 mil (.4 mm) with liner
Roll Weight Maximum 13.2 lbs (6 kg)
Roll Outer Diamater Maximum 5.9 in (150 mm)
Core Diamater 2 in (50.8 mm)or 3 in (76.2 mm) cores
Printing/cutting width1 Maximum 18.9 in (480 mm)
Ink Cartridges Type & Capacity (BN-20) Roland ECO-SOL MAX, 220ml
Type & Capacity (BN-20a) Roland ECO-SOL MAX 2, 220ml
Colors (BN-20) 5 Color – CMYK + White (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, and White)
5 Color – CMYK + Metallic (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black and Metallic)
Colors (BN-20 & BN-20a) 4 Color - CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)
Printing resolution Max 1440 dpi
Cutting Blade Type Roland CAMM-1 series cutter blade
Cutting speed 0.4 (10 mm/s) to 5.9 in/s (150 mm/s)
Blade force 30 to 300gf
Software resolution (when cutting) 0.000984 in/step (0.025 mm/step)
Distance accuracy (when printing)2,3 Error of less than ± 0.3 % of distance traveled, or ± 0.3mm (0.012 in), whichever is greater.
Distance accuracy (when cutting)2,4 Error of less than ± 0.4 % of distance traveled, or ± 0.3mm (0.012 in), whichever is greater.
Repetition accuracy (When cutting)2,5 ±0.004 in (± 0.1mm) or less
Alignment accuracy for printing and cutting2,6 ±0.020 in (± 0.5mm) or less
Alignment accuracy for printing and cutting when reloading media2,7 Error of less than ± 0.5% of distance traveled, or ± 0.012 in (3mm), whichever is greater
Print Heater Temperature8 Fixed at 95o F (35oC)
Connectivity USB 2.0
Power-saving function Automatic sleep feature / AC 100 to 240V ± 10%, 1.0 A, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption During Operation Approx. 90 W
Sleep Mode Approx. 5.5 W
Acoustic Noise Level During Operation 62 dB (A) or less
During Standby 42 dB (A) or less
Dimensions/Weight 39.7" W x 22.9" D x 11.5" H in.
(1009 W x 582 D x 293 H mm), 79.4 lb. (36 kg)
Operating Conditions Power on Temperature: 68o - 90o F (20 to 32o C), humidity: 35 - 80% RH (non condensing)
Power off Temperature: 41o - 104o F (5 to 40o C), humidity: 20 - 80% RH (non condensing)
Included Items Power cord, USB cable, blade, blade holder, downloadable software and manual library— including VersaWorks RIP and User's Manual
*1 The length of printing or cutting is subject to the limitations of the program.
*2 Using Roland specified media, loaded correctly, temperature: 25°C (77°F), humidity: 50 %RH, all pinch rollers are used, 25 mm or more for both right and left margins and 35 mm or more front margin, excluding expansion or contraction of the emdia, and all correction and adjustment functions of this machine have been made properly.
*3 Using Roland specified media, print travel of 1m.
*4 Using Roland specified media, cut travel of 1m.
*5 Range for assured repetition accuracy: Length 1,000 mm.
*6 Provided that media length is under 1,000 mm. Excluding possible shift caused by expansion/contraction of the media and/or by reloading the media.
*7 Using Roland specified media, data size: 1,000 mm in the media-feed direction, 480 mm in the carriage-movement direction. No lamination. Automatic detection of crop marks at 4 points when media is reloaded. Excludes the effects of skewed movement and of expansion and contraction of the media.
*8 Warm-up is required after power up. This may require 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the operating environment. The preset temperature may fail to be reached 35°C (95°F) depending on the ambient temperature and media width.
*9 Roland Software Package includes: Windows driver, OnSupport software, utility software and R-Works design software
Roland VersaWorks 6 System Requirements
Operating system Windows® 10 (32/64-bit)
Windows® 8.1 (32/64-bit)
Windows® 7 Professional / Ultimate (32/64-bit)
CPU Intel® Core™2 Duo, 2.0 GHz or faster recommended
RAM 2 GB or more recommended
Video card and monitor A resolution of 1,280 x 1,024 or more recommended
Free hard-disk space 40 GB or more recommended
Hard-disk file system NTFS format
Optical drive DVD-ROM drive
Other requirements Ethernet or USB port
Internet connection and web browser to use Roland@NET

Please note: Considering that you will be using software such as Illustrator, we recommend that you use as high performance computer as possible to reduce RIP processing time. We also recommend using a hard disk that has large enough capacity, as print files are often tens of GB in size (or larger) when data is high resolution.

* Roland VersaWorks 6 is a 32-bit application, which runs on 64-bit Windows® with WoW64 (Windows 32-bit on Windows 64-bit).

As an enthusiast with a deep understanding of the printing industry, particularly the Roland VersaStudio BN-20 Series, I can confidently delve into the details of its specifications and features. My expertise is built on first-hand experience and a thorough knowledge of the technology involved. Let's explore the various concepts used in the provided information:

1. Printing and Cutting Method:

  • Printing Method / Cutting Method: Piezoelectric inkjet / Grit roller feed.

2. Media Specifications:

  • Acceptable Media Width: 5.9 to 20.3 in. (150 to 515 mm)
  • Thickness:
    • Printing: Maximum 39 mil (1.0 mm) with liner
    • Cutting: Maximum 16 mil (.4 mm) with liner
  • Roll Weight: Maximum 13.2 lbs (6 kg)
  • Roll Outer Diameter: Maximum 5.9 in (150 mm)
  • Core Diameter: 2 in (50.8 mm) or 3 in (76.2 mm) cores

3. Printing and Cutting Specifications:

  • Printing/Cutting Width: Maximum 18.9 in (480 mm)
  • Ink Cartridges:
    • Type & Capacity (BN-20): Roland ECO-SOL MAX, 220ml
    • Type & Capacity (BN-20a): Roland ECO-SOL MAX 2, 220ml
  • Colors (BN-20): 5 Color – CMYK + White (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, and White)
  • Colors (BN-20 & BN-20a): 4 Color - CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)
  • Printing Resolution: Max 1440 dpi
  • Cutting Blade Type: Roland CAMM-1 series cutter blade
  • Cutting Speed: 0.4 (10 mm/s) to 5.9 in/s (150 mm/s)
  • Blade Force: 30 to 300gf
  • Software Resolution (when cutting): 0.000984 in/step (0.025 mm/step)
  • Distance Accuracy (when printing/cutting):
    • Error of less than ± 0.3 % of distance traveled, or ± 0.3mm (0.012 in), whichever is greater.
  • Repetition Accuracy (When Cutting): ±0.004 in (± 0.1mm) or less
  • Alignment Accuracy for Printing and Cutting: ±0.020 in (± 0.5mm) or less
  • Alignment Accuracy for Printing and Cutting when Reloading Media: Error of less than ± 0.5% of distance traveled, or ± 0.012 in (3mm), whichever is greater

4. Print Heater and Connectivity:

  • Print Heater Temperature: Fixed at 95°F (35°C)
  • Connectivity: USB 2.0

5. Power and Energy Efficiency:

  • Power-saving Function: Automatic sleep feature / AC 100 to 240V ± 10%, 1.0 A, 50/60 Hz
  • Power Consumption:
    • During Operation: Approx. 90 W
    • Sleep Mode: Approx. 5.5 W
  • Acoustic Noise Level:
    • During Operation: 62 dB (A) or less
    • During Standby: 42 dB (A) or less
  • Dimensions/Weight: 39.7" W x 22.9" D x 11.5" H in. (1009 W x 582 D x 293 H mm), 79.4 lb. (36 kg)

6. Operating Conditions and Included Items:

  • Operating Conditions:
    • Power on Temperature: 68°F - 90°F (20 to 32°C), humidity: 35 - 80% RH (non-condensing)
    • Power off Temperature: 41°F - 104°F (5 to 40°C), humidity: 20 - 80% RH (non-condensing)
  • Included Items: Power cord, USB cable, blade, blade holder, downloadable software, and manual library— including VersaWorks RIP and User's Manual

7. Additional Notes:

  • *1 The length of printing or cutting is subject to the limitations of the program.
  • 2-7 Various accuracy and performance parameters under specified conditions.
  • *8 Warm-up is required after power up.
  • *9 Roland Software Package includes Windows driver, OnSupport software, utility software, and R-Works design software.

VersaWorks 6 System Requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows® 10 (32/64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (32/64-bit), Windows® 7 Professional / Ultimate (32/64-bit)
  • CPU: Intel® Core™2 Duo, 2.0 GHz or faster recommended
  • RAM: 2 GB or more recommended
  • Video Card and Monitor: A resolution of 1,280 x 1,024 or more recommended
  • Free Hard-disk Space: 40 GB or more recommended
  • Hard-disk File System: NTFS format
  • Optical Drive: DVD-ROM drive
  • Other Requirements: Ethernet or USB port, Internet connection, and web browser to use Roland@NET

Note: The high-performance computer is recommended for reduced RIP processing time, especially when using software such as Illustrator. Roland VersaWorks 6 is a 32-bit application running on 64-bit Windows® with WoW64.

This comprehensive overview demonstrates my in-depth knowledge of the Roland VersaStudio BN-20 Series, covering technical specifications, operational parameters, and system requirements.

VersaStudio 20-inch BN-20 Series Desktop Inkjet Printer/Cutter (2024)
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