This podcast is brought to you by ColDesi

ColDesi is in a unique position in the customization industry. Because we work with such a wide variety of printing technologies—some of which directly compete with each other—we’ve become advocates for helping people choose the right solution, not just the most popular one.

Often, customers come to us with a specific printer in mind—something they’ve seen online or heard about from a friend. But they may not be aware of other options that could better fit their business. That’s where this episode of the CAS Podcast comes in.

In this episode, we compare the Roland BN-20 Print & Cut system with two other top solutions: DigitalHeat FX White Toner Transfer printers and Sawgrass Sublimation printers. You’ll get a breakdown of what each one does best, how much it costs, and what types of businesses benefit most from each technology.

Read the companion article here:

BN-20 vs DigitalHeat FX vs Sublimation – ColDesi

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Roland BN-20 – Print & Cut Combo

● Combines a vinyl cutter with a full-color eco-solvent printer

● Ideal for t-shirts, decals, window graphics, signs

● Uses rolls of vinyl and heat transfer materials

● Cost: $6,000–$8,000

● Pros: Versatile, sharp print quality, well-known brand

● Cons: Slower print speeds, higher supply cost, graphics setup required

DigitalHeat FX – White Toner Transfer Printing

● Sheet-fed laser/LED printer using white toner

● Compatible with cotton, polyester, light and dark garments, and hard surfaces

● Cost: $5,000–$15,000

● Pros: Fast print speed, very versatile, low maintenance

● Cons: Learning curve, higher cost per print, slightly heavier hand feel

Sawgrass Sublimation Printing

● Inkjet printer that infuses color into coated items and polyester fabric

● Models include SG500 and SG1000

● Cost: $600–$2,500

● Pros: Vivid color output, soft hand feel, durable print

● Cons: Limited to light-colored polyester or specially coated blanks