Roland versastudio BN-20

[AlanD]

From what I've seen both machines are excellent, I've hade prints from the BN on garment film and I think all printed stuff can fade over time (not unexpected) laminated printed stickers are very durable though. I would call some of the dealers as many have started with the BN and then upgraded to larger machines, although a great entry level machine just a little too small for the sign industry.

[ArferMo]

True not good for the sign industry but perfect for garment or sticker/decal industry its not often that you need wider than 480mm for a tee or sweatshirt.

[mr-gobby]

I thought gassing off was more about the type of inks used and mimaki do an ecosolvent, perhaps it's not popular. Back to space, unless it's ecosolvent you'll need good ventilation. A dyesub member also told me 1 years (renewable) Roland Bronze warranty on a BN20 is worth £736 so when comparing new and secondhand prices it's worth bearing in mind.

Mark

[Dave271069]

I Also have been looking in to the BN-20 for a while now, Price is great if you got it to spare but i aint so looked in to leasing, works out paying back nearly double the price so back to the drawing board for me.. ps whilst im here simon, did you get my last email for gym logos?
thanks

[phoenixalpha]

Whats the advantage of the BN20? Isnt a small versacamm (or even a big versacamm) an awful lot better?

[Stitch Up]

Funnily, if you start the print & cut process before you go to bed, it's ready for weeding by the time you get up - even if you are an early riser

[Stitch Up]

Whats the advantage of the BN20? Isnt a small versacamm (or even a big versacamm) an awful lot better?

The Roland BN20 is a small Versacamm - sort of

[phoenixalpha]

I've heard good things about the BN20 but isn't it pretty small? The print speed aside (which I've heard can be very slow) its not like you are going to get a large area done.

[Paul]

Can this sort of printer be left unused for few days?

[ArferMo]

Can be left for weeks..... twice a day it cycles itself to keep the heads clear very minimal ink use.