Roland BN-20 unboxing, setup and printing

[@sasvalue]

Good Job!

[@vizualvoice]

In illustrator, use the "paste in front" instead of paste and you won't have to align your cut lines manually 😎

[@zumografx]

Thanks for the tip

[@rachelsrandoms1670]

Would you be willing to share a detailed video on the perf cut? My machines on back order till at least June 😫 but I do a lost of die cut stickers and would love to do them on here and not my Silhouette lol

[@htvcanal3159]

hello, very good video, ask how much is the cost of this Roland bn20 in the US and can my other question be imported to chile? What company do I buy it from, thanks.

[@Lpzal]

Quick question what settings did you use for the perforation cut to pop out like that, any info would be great! Thank You! ☺️

[@zumografx]

The perforation links I adjust based on the size of the sticker but I think a good rule of thumb is the less perforation the better. So for like a 3 inch sticker I would set my preparation length probably at 2 inches, the force at 160 , half cut length at .015 with the half cut force left at 1

[@Lpzal]

@@zumografx thanks for the fast response! I’m a a beginner to both bn20 and AI, A future video showing this would be superb. In the mean while I’ll try to adjust my settings. Thank You! ☺️

[@kavya1638]

Can this technically use a carrier sheet? Rather than print test patterns on rolls, I want to do it on regular paper held in place by a carrier sheet as not to waste my material.

[@zumografx]

You probably could do that, but I don’t know if the ink would do well on the paper. Because it is like a solvent, it’s very wet when it comes out in the paper may absorb it, and kind of caused it to spread out or something not really sure

[@Kid617]

i like your video and that home made squeegee how did u make it

[@zumografx]

I used some of the thick carboard from my original BN20 box it was packaged in and some felt I got from Walmart.

[@jabrienk08]

On the yard signs, did it hold up in the outdoor weather? I saw where a lot of people said that you have to laminate it.

[@cathyporonskyjr6781]

That looks smaller than the one I purchased?? I’m sure it’s just the camera angle… Mines like 4’ wide … how did you carry that by yourself 😮😮😮😮😮

[@szebsone]

if i am planning on doing CMMYK do i still select CMYK on the inkfill menu even though the first slot on the printer is labeled WH/MT/MG

[@ZumosGarage]

Yes. It’s just indicating you have the option.

[@szebsone]

@@ZumosGarage thank you for the fast reply. Actually setting up my machine right now.

[@randyc2525]

Where are the videos you said you watched before you got your machine? BTW, you have good content.

[@zumografx]

I think I just meant I googled or searched on KZbin

[@melvonmitchell]

Was that 2 hours of printing at standard?

[@dowell35]

Do you have your BN-20 plugged into the wall outlet or surge protector?

[@zumografx]

Surge protector. Too expensive not to.

[@TheAEIRAN]

how do you get your jobs for signs or stickers services?

[@zumografx]

Word of mouth and friends. You have to market yourself and let people know you have the capabilities to print these types of materials. You have have to bee your own salesman. Facebook marketplace is another good option, make a few products and list them forsale. Post an add on there saying you can do custom work. Setup a web site, instagram page and or TikTok page.

[@TheAEIRAN]

@@zumografx thank you for the info! 👌

[@ripmatek]

Just ordered one last week. How long did it take to get delivered for you?

[@ZumosGarage]

Typically should take 5 to 7 days, if it is in stock. At least from Coldesi.

[@ramirochavez2441]

We bought ours back in November but do to shortages it’s up to 3 months.

[@ripmatek]

@@ramirochavez2441 I’m in week 9… so I guessing 3-4 more weeks. Even though when I bought it, the website said 8-10 weeks

[@ripmatek]

Oops Nevermind… I was talking about my hottronix heatpress. I ordered the bn20-a in November and received it last week from US Cutter!

[@stephanylopez5379]

How do you download software prior to receiving printer

[@zumografx]

You should be able to locate everything to need on the Roland DGA site if you haven't already

[@eduardsorokovoy1970]

Very, very slow running printing and cutting process. I am curious, how long that printing and cutting takes in order to produce one order in few pieces?

[@kellytuten3369]

Its not the fastest printer and cutter but its much faster than what he had it set to. there is an adjustment you can make to speed up the cutting time. I hope this helps a little'

[@catshortscatalog6754]

2 hours to print two 18x24 signs? That seems incredibly slow. What was the DPI? Why not just cut vinyl on your other cutter? If that small text was too small to weed you might have edited the design. Or with 7 signs to make (14 sides) screen print. I was considering getting a BN-20 but not if they're that slow.

[@zumografx]

No it’s 34min each on best quality or 12 min on draft. The BN20 has the highest print resolution of the ecosolvent printers but the lowest price. Yes it’s slow but produces 1440 dpi prints.

[@catshortscatalog6754]

@@zumografx OK I commented about the speed because of your comment in the video at the 15:03 mark saying it took about two hours.

[@trustgaming_shorts]

Did you made any profit with it since you have it?

[@zumografx]

Yes.

[@trustgaming_shorts]

I came back after 1 year. Do you still have the printer?

[@saleemstickers9324]

Price?

[@nestorswoodworking2728]

Which vinyl are you using in this?

[@zumografx]

3M IJ35