Overview
The Roland VersaSTUDIO BN2-30 is a 30-inch desktop eco-solvent printer/cutter that prints and contour cuts in one compact device. It takes media from 150 to 762 mm wide, giving it room for A-frame sign graphics and standard garment-size heat transfers that a 20-inch machine cannot fit, while still sitting on a desktop. It can be set up for four-colour CMYK or five-colour CMYK plus white printing with 220 ml ECO-SOL MAX 2 or ECO-SOL MAX 3 ink cartridges.
Compact Footprint With Full Front Access
The BN2-30 needs a working area of only 1,544 × 885 mm. Every operation, from loading media to routine maintenance, is carried out from the front of the machine, so it can be placed against a wall or in a small studio.
Professional Print Quality
The BN2-30 uses the same type of print head and eco-solvent inks as Roland DG's wide-format printers, with a maximum printing resolution of 1,440 dpi. A built-in multi-sensor automatically reads test patterns and applies media gap and calibration corrections, so operators get consistent results without manual fine-tuning.
Solenoid-Driven Contour Cutting And Perforation Cut
The cutting carriage uses solenoid drive, cutting at 10 to 150 mm/s with a blade force of 30 to 500 gf, and supports overcut for thicker materials and sharp corners. The BN2-30 also has the urethane cutter protection used on the VG3 and SG3 printers, which allows perforation cutting for stickers and decals that separate easily from the sheet.
White Ink For More Applications
In the CMYKWh configuration the printer can lay white under or over colour on clear film. White ink is circulated automatically at set intervals to prevent the pigment settling.
Easy Media Handling
An automatic suction fan holds the media during loading to help prevent skewing, the left and right pinch rollers can be moved to suit different widths, and detachable media clamps stay in place during sheet cutting. A built-in automatic sheet cutter separates finished jobs.
Simple Software And Cloud Monitoring
The printer has a single power button with a multi-colour status LED, with all settings made in the BN2 Utility on Windows or Mac. It comes with bundled design and output software, runs with the VersaWorks 7 RIP, and connects to Roland DG Connect for monitoring ink levels, waste liquid and job history from a computer or smart device.
Applications
- A-frame and sign graphics 30-inch media support for A-frame panels, posters and display graphics.
- Labels, stickers and decals print and contour cut on one device, with perforation cut for sticker sheets.
- Heat transfer for apparel garment-size transfers for T-shirts, denim jackets, aprons and bags.
- Window graphics white ink on clear film for graphics that read on glass.
- Art and wall décor photographic-quality prints for interior decoration.
Specifications
| Model | VersaSTUDIO BN2-30 | |
| Printing method | Piezo ink-jet method | |
| Media | Width | 150 to 762 mm (5.91 to 30 in.) |
| Thickness (printing) | Maximum 1.0 mm (39.3 mil) with liner | |
| Thickness (cutting) | Maximum 0.4 mm (15.7 mil) with liner and 0.22 mm (8.6 mil) without liner | |
| Roll outer diameter | Maximum 165 mm (6.49 in.) | |
| Roll weight | Maximum 12 kg (26.4 lb.) | |
| Core diameter | 76.2 mm (3 in.) or 50.8 mm (2 in.) | |
| Printing/cutting width | Maximum 736 mm (28.97 in.) | |
| Ink | Type | ECO-SOL MAX 2 / ECO-SOL MAX 3, 220 ml cartridge |
| Colours | CMYK or CMYKWh | |
| Printing resolution | Maximum 1,440 dpi | |
| Print speed (CMYK) | Draft (720 × 720 dpi) | 6.00 m²/h (64.6 ft²/h) |
| Standard (1,440 × 720 dpi) | 2.70 m²/h (29.1 ft²/h) | |
| High Quality (1,440 × 1,080 dpi) | 1.33 m²/h (14.3 ft²/h) | |
| Cutting | Drive system | Solenoid drive |
| Speed | 10 to 150 mm/s (0.39 to 5.9 in/s) | |
| Blade force | 30 to 500 gf | |
| Blade offset | 0.000 to 1.500 mm (0.0 to 59 mil) | |
| Perforation cut | Supported | |
| Perforated sheet cut | Supported (VersaWorks 7 Ver. 7.00 or later) | |
| Blade | Roland CAMM-1 series blade (ZEC-U5032, holder XD-CH3) | |
| Software resolution | 0.025 mm/step (0.98 mil/step) | |
| Media heating system | Print heater set temperature | 30 to 35 °C (86 to 95 °F) |
| Dryer set temperature | 30 to 38 °C (86 to 100.4 °F) | |
| Connectivity | Ethernet (100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T, automatic switching) | |
| Power-saving function | Automatic sleep feature | |
| Rated input | 100-240 Va.c. 50/60 Hz 2.9 A | |
| Drain cartridge | 1.8 L | |
| Power consumption | During operation | Approx. 260 W |
| Sleep mode | Approx. 27 W | |
| Acoustic noise level | During operation | 65 dB (A) or less |
| During standby | 63 dB (A) or less | |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1,323 mm × 617 mm × 622 mm (52.1 in. × 24.3 in. × 24.5 in.) | |
| Weight | 74 kg (164 lb.) | |
| Environment | During operation | Temperature: 20 to 32 °C (68 to 89.6 °F), humidity: 35 to 80% RH (no condensation) |
| Not operating | Temperature: 5 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F), humidity: 20 to 80% RH (no condensation) | |
| Installation space | W 1,544 mm (60.8 in.) × D 885 mm (34.8 in.) | |
| Packing size (including skid) | 1,410 [W] × 730 [D] × 825 [H] mm | |
| Software | RIP | VersaWorks 7 (Ver. 7.00 or later) |
| Printer control | BN2 Utility | |
| Cloud service | Roland DG Connect (Ver. 4.0 or later) | |
| Operating system | Windows and Mac | |
| Included items | Power cord, media holders, replacement blade for separating knife, User's Manual, software (Roland DG Connect Designer, VersaWorks, Roland DG Connect), etc. |
FAQ
How does the BN2-30 differ from the BN2-20?
The BN2-30 takes media from 150 to 762 mm wide (BN2-20: 150 to 515 mm), prints and cuts up to 736 mm wide (BN2-20: 480 mm) and holds rolls up to 12 kg (BN2-20: 6 kg). It also adds perforation cutting, VersaWorks 7 and Mac support, and a faster maximum CMYK print speed (6.00 m²/h against 4.19 m²/h).
Can the BN2-30 print white ink?
Yes. The BN2-30 can be set up for CMYK or CMYKWh. In the five-colour configuration it prints white under or over colour, for example on clear film, and circulates the white ink automatically to stop it settling.
Which inks does the BN2-30 use?
The BN2-30 uses Roland DG ECO-SOL MAX 2 or ECO-SOL MAX 3 eco-solvent ink in 220 ml cartridges; 500 ml cartridges cannot be used. These are the same type of eco-solvent inks as Roland DG's wide-format printers, set up as four-colour CMYK or five-colour CMYK plus white. DPI supplies genuine stock as an authorised distributor.
Can I cut stickers with perforations on the BN2-30?
Yes. The BN2-30 supports perforation cut, made possible by its urethane cutter protection, as well as perforated sheet cut with VersaWorks 7 Ver. 7.00 or later. The BN2-20 and BN2-20A do not support perforation cut.
Which maintenance tasks can I do myself?
The wiper, felt wiper, cap top, blade and separating knife are user-replaceable. The BN2 Utility displays a message when the wipers or cap top are due for replacement and shows on-screen instructions for each job; the covers open without screws.
Manufacturer information: Roland VersaSTUDIO BN2 Series (Roland DG)
