Roland has its newest entry in the Direct to Film space: the Roland BY-20. This printer brings many improvements in performance and quality in several ways.
These upgrades deliver professional high production DTF printing to a variety of small businesses. Let’s examine the new features of the Roland BY-20 and highlight its innovation in DTF printing.
Ergonomic and Efficient
From a distance, the first obvious difference between the BN-20D and the BY-20 is the design. The BY-20 is taller than the BN-20D but takes up 20% less space.
This is because of the BY-20’s front-loading design. With these updates, changing inks and media happens through the front of the printer. This removes the need to go behind the printer, allowing for a more compact workspace.
Doubling Down on Performance
The biggest evolution of the Roland BY-20 is in its print speed. The Roland BY-20 prints at speeds of up to 2.34 square meters per hour. This outperforms the BN-20D’s print speed of 1.19 square meters per hour. That’s almost double the rate.
One of the major time savers comes from single-pass printing. The BY-20 can print both the design and white overlay in a single pass, unlike other desktop DTF printers. Utilizing single-pass printing allows the BY-20 to pair with popular shakers and dryers. This creates a similar production line like many high-end DTF printers. Both these factors allow the Roland BY-20 to take on larger print jobs with fast turn-around times.
Along with DTF transfers, the BY-20 also has a built-in sheet cutter. This makes it the only desktop DTF Printer that has sheet and contour cutting options. This printer can also operate as a standard print and cut machine. Which makes it different than other Roland printers, such as the TrueVIS SG3
Unmatched Quality
Bridging the Gap to Professional Printing
Another challenging aspect for any DTF Printer is the ease of use. Many Direct to Film printers have a steep learning curve to create top-quality prints. Luckily, the Roland BY-20 is very easy to use. This ease of use comes from the machine’s utility software: VersaWorks. Aside from startup, all functions are accessible through VersaWorks. The software even includes a dedicated support guide for understanding menu functions. With the help of VersaWorks, the BY-20 brings DTF printing to any experience level.
This same convenience also applies to the maintenance. The BY-20 makes maintenance simple through easy-to-follow instructions and smart engineering. Everything works to optimize necessary maintenance and periodic ink and media replacement.
Roland BY-20 | Software Solutions
In addition to the printer’s new features, each new BY-20 Printer is equipped with several new software tools. Plus, these printers come standard with VersaWorks 6 software. This software is a tried-and-true solution that is key for exceptional results.
FlexiDESIGNER Studio:
- Works as design software, like popular options such as CorelDraw and Adobe Illustrator
- Offers tools to create text, shapes, and add effects to any design
- Simplifies the printing workflow
- Provides the ability to print directly from FlexiDESIGNER
DG Connect:
This is a mobile app that connects with the BY-20 to provide control right in the palm of your hand. When connected, this app displays a variety of valuable information about the device.
Some of this information includes:
- Time spent printing and total ink usage
- Potential profits and costs per job using the retail price of the item
- Displays job progress, including remaining time, ink consumption, and media usage. The app also gives notifications for big progress milestones
- Maintenance reminders for maintaining and extending the total life of the printer
VersaWorks 6:
VersaWorks 6 is the current version of Roland’s RIP Software. This software works with the Roland BY-20 as the ultimate workflow tool. VersaWorks 6 offers settings that optimize quality and streamline processes. Every new update to VersaWorks brings many new features.
Some of the newest additions include:
- A new user interface with drag-and-drop functions
- 5 Print Queues and 5 Hot Folders, along with unlimited queue setting
- Color consistency between printers powered by new color-matching tools
- The ability to create white, metallic, gloss, or primer layers within the RIP
Want to learn more about the Roland BY-20? Call us at 877.793.3278 and speak with one of our DTF Pros today.
