28 күн бұрын
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@jme383 3 сағат бұрын
Hey there. Just stumbled on your channel. Nice work. Re: template on the grippy mat, is that permanent or does the white ink wash off?
@briantheodore1451 Күн бұрын
LOVE your channel and always great videos! With doing contour cuts, how often do you go through cut strips? Also, what is the cut strip replacement like? Is it difficult? Thanks again for all of your help!
@jasongreen809 2 күн бұрын
I love your perf cut settings. They are way better than the defaults.
@mylenevandenberg2841 5 күн бұрын
Great video. Just what I needed. I've seen mixed info online about the max height of an object - do you know what the max height is? Thx
@PrintBestie 18 сағат бұрын
Thanks! It should be 4 inches max and if you use a rotary rack it takes up space so the cylindrical item is limited to something like 2 inches according to the info on the website. I haven't tried it out myself yet but hopefully soon!
@jend1714 6 күн бұрын
Hello Angela! Love your videos! Can you make a video doing a name on a small tumbler? I know you can’t use the rotary, but I wonder if you can just print on one side.
@miketheprintman 11 күн бұрын
Great tutorial Angelyn. I create my cut lines in Adobe InDesign using a different process, but works just the same. Thanks for sharing.
@PrintBestie 9 күн бұрын
I check out your video and it's interesting to know they are similar! I don't have a whole lot of experience with InDesign so it was cool to see.
@miketheprintman 9 күн бұрын
@@PrintBestie Yeah, InDesign and Illustrator have a lot of similarities. I think most people still go the Illustrator route for making labels, but it's always nice to have another way.
@skifisk 14 күн бұрын
some info I have this printer and i print a lot so here are my thoughts: Before buying this printer beware that the INK cartriges for this printer come only in 220ml! The white color will run out within a month if you print or not. The printer will use around 4-5ml a day for self cleaning. The printer is cleaning itselft before, within and after printing and wastes about 80% of all ink. Unless you print more than half a day you will never catch up with the waste ink used for cleaning so be ready to send 500€ of ink to the drain. A 220 ml color costs 90€ and the white about 60€ .. for the bigger printers this is how much you pay for like 500ml... so the ink in this printer is extremely costly and most of it will be wasted. The other thing I really don´t like is the printer is missing very basic bed positioning buttons on the front. You have to readjust from your pc.. if it´s not next to it and just 5m away be ready to walk a LOT! A single print run if you print 1 item or full A5 will cost you 1-2€ so the print is EXPENSIVE becasue the printer will clean, and even clean again. Per day this printer will waste around 5€ of ink if idle and not used. The printer is Cheaper and has the same print quality is the top tier Roland printers BUIT. The ink cartriges are only 220 ml and will run out fast basically within a month (white) and others max 2 months even if you don´t print. The printer cleans itslef almost all the time.. it´s actually quite annoying. 8 hour cycle but if you print even more. Negatives: No positioning buttons on the front for moving the bed, Only 220ml ink, too much cleaningand most of ink wasted*. Positives: the software is great, Roland color palette! White and Primer cna be controlled separately in versaWorks or in Illustrator, Print quality is TOP, Somwwhat Affordable* I would expect an upgrade to the selfcleaning by some firmware to extend it to 12hours or at least to remove a few within printing cycles. A bigger cartridge would be strongly appreciated (at least 500ml). Especially for white. Tip on how to save ink if you print little: buy a mechanic electric plug timer and only set up the printer to run (give it power) 1,5 hours a day it will do 1 cleaning so you can be away even 2 months.
@PrintBestie 9 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience! I think there are some variables that make it a little different. I've heard that environment also plays a part in it circulating/cleaning a lot. But yes it does seem to clean right before a job if left idle for some time. I've had my machine since late March (about 4 months) and have yet to replace CMYK, though I've put in a new white and primer. I appreciate the tip as well! I've never done that or have thought about using an electric timer so it sounds like an interesting work around.
@skifisk 3 күн бұрын
@@PrintBestie I just printed 400 pens I made the stats 21 print cycles and 7 major cleans so every 3 times you print it will do a major clean.. so from 90€ worth of "profit" wasted ink cuts about 25-30€ .. so this was the last time I printed pens on this one (18 at a time). Can only use the printer on high value small items and print as many as possible becasue it does not matter if your print uses 0,01ml or 3,5ml of ink per print the 3rd clean cycle will waste 2+ml and the little cleans I think 0,7 per clean so a lot of ink maybe 5% will be used to generate just 90€ for pens. So fdefinitely not worth it.. 1ml of ink costs around 0,5€ (5% of all ink is 50ml = 25€) I had to replace white ink already 3weeks after purchase.. I guess I print more =) Primer also. Primer is only there to add profit for EPSON .. 95% wasted as I barely need it for any print so I just wste all of it...
@ClamHammer-rn3rg 20 күн бұрын
Do you still need AI to create cut lines with this machine? Can you use included software to do that?
@PrintBestie 20 күн бұрын
@@ClamHammer-rn3rg if your file is a vector file then you can convert those lines into cutlines within the VersaWorks software
@kashmoney7904 21 күн бұрын
Can you do it on Lego mini figures?
@PrintBestie 17 күн бұрын
this is a cool one I need to try!
@yoya9193 21 күн бұрын
can you make round christmas ornaments on clear acrylic. one reason I want to get one of these.
@ThePurrintingCompany 23 күн бұрын
Thank you for being clear and concise, what 6 mil vinyl do you use and where do you source it from?
@PrintBestie 17 күн бұрын
I'm using Wall Flair from directly from Roland's online store: dgastore.rolanddga.com/wallflair-removable-vinyl-20in-x-50ft-esm--wfrv--50--20
@undeuxtrois123 25 күн бұрын
How much does it cost ?
@joditrovato9348 24 күн бұрын
Nine grand
@PrintBestie 17 күн бұрын
the msrp in usa is $9,995
@romanammirato6857 27 күн бұрын
How often are you going through ink?
@PrintBestie 17 күн бұрын
I've had this since late march/ early april and so far I've only replaced the White and Primer ink cartridges once each
@SK-lx5iu 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video! Where did you buy this printer? online or a Roland dealer?
@Ira-117 27 күн бұрын
Quick question, how do you print white with the BD-8 I use affinity but it’s refusing to print white
@PrintBestie 27 күн бұрын
Hi, are you still using Versaworks for the print rip? If so you'll need to go into Job Settings > special color > and generate white
@Ira-117 26 күн бұрын
@@PrintBestie yeah I am, but when I try printing white it won’t print. It will only print white on the bottom layer where color will be printed on
@TipsyMountainMakers 28 күн бұрын
Love your videos! Here's an idea for being able to print the roof on the angled Lego piece. Maybe try putting some Play-doh on the bed and then pushing the Lego brick into it at an angle so that the roof is parallel with the print head. I just got this printer so I'm loving your content. Keep it up!
@PrintBestie 27 күн бұрын
Great idea! I was thinking about the clay one day (foam clay) and wasn't sure if that was a funky idea. Now I'm definitely going to try this. Thanks for watching! :)
@southextension2944 28 күн бұрын
Angelyn, i have a request. Can you please try printing on a polymer clay object, like a charm or an earring or any small flat or curve dry polymer clay object as that is definitely going to expand the Use Cases of UV printing. Plus That'd be first on the internet.😊 Keep doing great work. Love. ❤
@PrintBestie 27 күн бұрын
Intriguing! I will make myself some polymer clay earrings to try it out. Never made them before but I've always wanted to :)
@miketheprintman 28 күн бұрын
Angelyn, you just made me justify buying a $10k printer, so I can customize all my lego blocks, lol. Great idea and great video.
@PrintBestie 27 күн бұрын
That will make two of us lol! Thanks always :)
@lllpearlslll 28 күн бұрын
Nice video thanks ! I would like to know if it prints on mirror , shinny metal, rubber items like rubber bracelets or rubber slippers or erasers, and does it print on 3D printed objects ? And is it scratch resistant for these materials ? Thanx again
@PrintBestie 27 күн бұрын
I have not printed on any of those and it makes me look forward to trying all of them out! UV ink is pretty scratch resistant, it's like a hard coated ink. I think it will crack though if printed on something that can bend such as a rubber slipper. But likely I will be trying all these and sharing the results!
@imadsyed6417 Ай бұрын
Hi how r u how do i get roland product for only lease for one month .Do u know kwow any who is selling used.
@PrintBestie 9 күн бұрын
Hi I don't know about leasing for 1 month - but I am from USA. I think some countries might be offering that though.
@brian2fast4u1 Ай бұрын
Wow sooo smooth an easy and thank you for this video it helps out sooooo much
@bleed4glory10 Ай бұрын
Amazing that you’re working with one of these units. I can’t justify the expense yet at 10K. You must have a large volume to be able to get a return on that investment. Great job!
@vcasti21 Ай бұрын
Great tutorial! Thank you
@miketheprintman Ай бұрын
A very great tutorial on how to adjust the blade and check a few different settings. Great work, keep the videos coming!!!
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
Thanks Mike the printman!!!
@anitawhittle7701 Ай бұрын
Gǹ Ongerggs
@heatherpeel8417 Ай бұрын
Do you need to apply a seal coat on wooden coasters since there is no gloss option in the bd-8?
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
Hi there, the CMYK UV ink is water resistant so it isn't an issue on the coaster that I have
@MetaAlmighty Ай бұрын
Were you still planning on printing on Lego pieces?
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
yes! coming up soon :)
@miketheprintman Ай бұрын
That's awesome. Even the small type is still clear to read.
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
thanks so much!
@GreciaGz Ай бұрын
What size is the working bed ??
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
Hello, its Max. 8.2 in. × 5.8 in. x 4 in. thick
@PiggySavz Ай бұрын
Thank you - I would love any tips for Illustrator!
@FUBAR956 Ай бұрын
Can you show the cut feature if you wanted to laminate your stickers first? The only example I’ve found, a sheet is cut and laminated then the stickers are cut out using another plotter. Can you show this without having to buy a second machine?
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
Setting up my laminator so I'll have this soon :)
@printshoptalk Ай бұрын
Great video 😊
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@miketheprintman Ай бұрын
Awesome!!!! They turned out looking really nice and the tab makes it easy to peel. Great tutorial on how to make the little tab as well. Thanks for sharing.
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@user-tr2pk8px2o Ай бұрын
Hello, I'm enjoying the video. Can I use it at home? I'm worried about the smell or noise.
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
Hi, I have mine in my home office. When the door is shut the noise is comparable to someone watching TV inside. When not in use there is no sound, only for a couple of minutes every 6-8 hours as it refreshes the heads automatically. As far as smell, as long as the unit is closed in printing there's not really a smell. I have vinyl rolls in this room and that smells a bit more noticeably than the UV printer.
@vcasti21 Ай бұрын
🎉🎉🎉🎉 thank you!!!!
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
of course you're welcome! glad to help :)
@grantkang5872 Ай бұрын
How did you solve the overspray issue on the sides of the product?
@reytrinidad809 Ай бұрын
She have another video explaining that
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
The overspray doesn't really happen when the object is not thick. This coaster is about a quarter inch thick. It mostly happens on taller objects. I hope that helps :)
@SK-lx5iu Ай бұрын
What made you to purchase the flatbed printer? Do you think this printer prints out in high resolution? Have you try to print real life picture?
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
Hello! I printed some photos on acrylic for mother's day and they came out very nice quality. I'll try to make video on this.
@GK14812 Ай бұрын
How much time did it took to print?
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
Hi, it took 14 minutes to print a set of 2 on high quality mode
@MartinCZK 12 күн бұрын
@@PrintBestie hi. Does it mean that it would take 7 mins if there was just one? Many thanks
@ebabylopez Ай бұрын
I’m really considering getting this😅 your videos are the only ones I can find on it but have been really pushing me to just go for it. I run a sticker shop on ig & have been saving for over 6 months for a large format printer that I don’t have the room for 😆 But this could work and open up a whole other avenue for me. It’s very scary tho 😣
@1swttl Ай бұрын
Roland sells a 20” print cut machine know as a VersaStudio BN2-20, $7,295 MSRP
@ebabylopez Ай бұрын
@@1swttl Ty yesss I saw that too ive been looking around at lots . The ones that use uv ink on the Epson website really caught my eye 20k tho..go big or go home right 😆
@1swttl Ай бұрын
@@ebabylopez Buy a Roland MO-240. I have an order in for one that is coming at the end of July....$35K MSRP. Max print size of 25.1" x 19.2" and up to 8" in height.
@ebabylopez Ай бұрын
@@1swttl ooh congrats that’s sounds sooo nice and really expensive lol I’d have to save another year for that. I’ll definitely go check it out on the website . And dream about it
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! I started off with a sticker shop as well and UV was so intimidating at first. I kept asking a lot of questions because I was so nervous whether I could even understand it lol. There is learning curve for setting up the item in the printing bed but I had experience using a laser cutting machine which was similar. If you have many inquiries or customers who want this type of printing it might be worth getting - but definitely worth looking into more! :) I'm glad that this smaller UV printer is not very finicky I haven't had any headaches with it so far.
@SK-lx5iu Ай бұрын
thanks for the video. Where did you purchase the clear acrylic with the wood stand?
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
this is just from temu :)
@marianoweber2657 Ай бұрын
hey, thank you so much for sharing this! how much ink does the BD-8 consume? like how often do you have to put in new ink cartridges? thanks!
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
It's going to vary on your usage, but for me I've had it since end of March and just changed the white ink last week (June). I haven't replaced any other colors yet. I use this machine between 3-5 times a week.
@doni082 Ай бұрын
What is the print head type in the BD-8 printer? Is it still use epson print head similar to the old model?
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
Hello, I'm sorry I actually don't know what the print head type is and not sure where to find that info
@doni082 Ай бұрын
5:14 It looks like you have a few white overspray on the transparent cover, try to clean the items before you print to remove static from the items. I usually use isopropyil alcohol or you can use other anti static cleaner then wipe it dry before print. Also I recommend to fill the box with black cloth or any dark colored items/cover to minimize the UV lamp reflection to the print head to make the print head lifespan longer.
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@yodazhang69 Ай бұрын
How scratch-resistant is the finished print?
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
I think it depends on the surface that's being printed on. Is there a specific surface you want to know about? I know that some don't work as well as others but wiping it with an adhesion promoter can help.
@yodazhang69 Ай бұрын
@@PrintBestie Basically wood (mdf) or acrylic.
@jeanclaudevomdeich4234 2 ай бұрын
Hi Angelyn, this is Tim from Germany. First of all, your Videos are very educational and informative, so thanks for sharing your knowledge. Is this your full time job? Can you tell something about revenue, profit, cost etc? I have a full time job but considering to quit and make my own stuff...
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I use to have my own online shop (etsy and shopify) that I ran full time for many years, but I'm enjoying teaching about my experiences more lately. All businesses and niches will vary with profit and for costs you can find it on Roland's website - I know they are carried in Germany as well. If you don't want to make a huge leap it could be worth trying to do on the side first :)
@jeanclaudevomdeich4234 Ай бұрын
@@PrintBestie you are a treasure my dear, thank you so much 🙏🏻
@blakerobinson257 2 ай бұрын
Can you do multiple items on the print bed if all fits under 8 inches?? Or only 1 at a time?
@PrintBestie Ай бұрын
You can definitely print more than one at a time :) I usually print a template of the copies so I know where to position the multiple objects.
@1swttl 2 ай бұрын
For everyone watching this, you should really wear latex gloves when handling the cleaning solution. If you like your clothes, wear an apron. And if you like your eyes, wear some safety glasses. That cleaning solution is no joke. Sure, the likelihood of it getting into your eyes is extremely low, but accidents do happen. It also can really dry out and irritate your skin.
@PrintBestie 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for bringing this up! Safety is important - wash hands after as well.
@1swttl 2 ай бұрын
Nice video!
@PrintBestie 2 ай бұрын
Thank you :)
@user-bk8vh3xt6v 2 ай бұрын
HII JUST WAS WOUNDERING CAN YOU USE A UV INK WITH THIS PRINTER ?? AND CAN YOU ALSO PRINTE ON POLYESTER PLASTIC ?
@PrintBestie 2 ай бұрын
Hi this printer uses UV ink. This printer can print on most plastics especially with using the primer ink, but its always best to run a test print to be sure.
@user-bk8vh3xt6v 2 ай бұрын
@@PrintBestie exactly this is what i waining to know aswell sence i also have a brand i already use very good uv inks its called nazdar uv inks its crazy they also have glow in the dark inks to its so amazing to
@PrintBestie 2 ай бұрын
@@user-bk8vh3xt6v thats so cool I've never seen glow in the dark uv! I don't know whether this machine could use non-roland branded ink though
@user-bk8vh3xt6v 2 ай бұрын
hi what program do you use for this printer is this photoshop you use ?
@PrintBestie 2 ай бұрын
Hi, yes you can use Photoshop or Illustrator. Any program that you're able to save a .PDF file will work for printing.
@user-bk8vh3xt6v 2 ай бұрын
@@PrintBestie ok perfect caues since this printer is so expensive i want to makesure before i buy it
@skifisk 14 күн бұрын
@@user-bk8vh3xt6v use only illustrator for best quality in roland color palette, this printer must print daily and must be always plugged in , it will waste about 5ml of ink per day to maintain itself = 5-10€ gone if oyu print or not. Color ink costs 90€ (need 4) Primer is 90€ white is 60€ .. white ink lasts 1 month if you print or not.. it will 80% go to waste with cleaning. This printer is not for hobby it´s for a small printhouse that has daily work for it. Comapred to chinese A4 printers this is probably 100x more expensive printing +4x more expensive printer but 10x better quality.