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Re: Roland versastudio BN-20

Posted: 05 May 2015, 10:22
by 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.

Re: Roland versastudio BN-20

Posted: 05 May 2015, 10:43
by 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.

Re: Roland versastudio BN-20

Posted: 05 May 2015, 11:18
by 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

Re: Roland versastudio BN-20

Posted: 06 May 2015, 13:18
by 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

Re: Roland versastudio BN-20

Posted: 06 May 2015, 13:38
by phoenixalpha
Whats the advantage of the BN20? Isnt a small versacamm (or even a big versacamm) an awful lot better?

Re: Roland versastudio BN-20

Posted: 06 May 2015, 13:41
by 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 :)

Re: Roland versastudio BN-20

Posted: 06 May 2015, 14:26
by Stitch Up
phoenixalpha;101080 wrote: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 :)

Re: Roland versastudio BN-20

Posted: 06 May 2015, 14:46
by 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.

Re: Roland versastudio BN-20

Posted: 06 May 2015, 14:59
by Paul
Can this sort of printer be left unused for few days?

Re: Roland versastudio BN-20

Posted: 06 May 2015, 15:05
by ArferMo
Can be left for weeks..... twice a day it cycles itself to keep the heads clear very minimal ink use.