Roland BN2-20A Initial Media Setup (Don't Be Scared)

[@SilhouetteSchool]

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[@lib2947]

Thank you Melissa for the video! ❤it helped getting started but it gets stuck at „setup in progress“ after it setups the foil. Then the led changed from blue to yellow. Update is up to date. Any suggestions?

[@arianepenrose9287]

Do you have a tutorial on using clear or holographic media with white ink??

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Not for the BN2 b/c I don't have a Roland with white ink

[@PacoA-x6c]

What is the temperature room you need to keep this machine, and does have a sleep mode and every few hours the head automatically moves back and forth to the ink doesn't clogs? I know Roland printer used to have that in versa am wide printers.

[@j.rabbitcrafts]

Yes, you must keep it in sleep mode when not in use. It will automatically flush the ink.

[@alexcrl2687]

Hello, I have a problem on my roland bn2-20, I always have 5cm of margin at the beginning of my prints in addition to the 2cm at the end, do you know how to do so that the prints are close to 2cm as on the bn-20?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

2cm is less than an inch and I don't believe you'll get it much closer than that..the machine needs some margin and lead.

[@racer_nick1647]

im having issues where the media gets stuck in setup and keeps giving me errors any tips?

[@j.rabbitcrafts]

what does the error message say?

[@iansalter6083]

Hey, your videos are useful! I am looking into getting one of these but the thing no one seems to talk about is the lack of media for it. The spec sheet I have been sent says the machine takes up to 515mm wide rolls, however that seems incredibly hard to find. In fact my usual supplier for vinyl cut supplies only has gloss digital media at 500mm, every other media seems to come on a 760mm roll as a minimum. Is there anywhere specific that sells the correct size (I would assume additional cost) or is it a case of having the roll cut down (more additional cost and wasted materials)?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

There are actually a lot of options for 20" printable media. You can also use 15" or 12" rolls of media as well. You can find a lot of 20" media here. shrsl.com/4i8bc

[@iansalter6083]

@@SilhouetteSchool Thanks, I will keep looking.. handy Roland them self sell them! You seem to have way more options than we have here in the UK

[@amydeluna5761]

My roll is 20”, but utility says it’s 430mm (~17”). Is there a way to change this to use more of my media?

[@emmagaffey5433]

Hi have you figured it out? Mine is saying it's only 395mm. 😢

[@j.rabbitcrafts]

Make sure that your left roller is up against the left media clamp.

[@arlenecastillo7373]

HELP! followed these steps and still not printing and I am trying thru flexi design. My printer is on stand by so not sure if that makes a difference but temperature is where it needs to be.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hi @arlenecastillo7373, it would be easier to provide you the help you are requesting if you could please send an email with some additional information. Please provide as much info (including cut settings / exact material / screen grabs) as possible when emailing. My email can be found through the contact page on Silhouette School Blog www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/blog-page_9.html

[@StickerFab]

Have you by chance noticed that some of the colors are not coming out the same as the BN-20s? We're starting a ticket with Roland / Bell Howell.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

No my colors are all the same. Are you using the same color profiles and settings?

[@StickerFab]

@@SilhouetteSchool unfortunately yes 😭. I even tried to force the same BN profiles. Just to test. Half the colors are darker. Saw a story where someone went from a BN-20 to BN-20A and noticed the BN-20 was darker.

[@cassieEdwards-z1n]

could you tell me what kind of compter would be required to run this printer and the design program it comes with. I recall in another video it was stated its only for windows pc but are there specific specs your computer should have for this software?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes it's PC only. I have the computer I use listed here: www.amazon.com/shop/silhouetteschool/list/3OG7O6YTB4U5D?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

[@isainovski]

OK so here’s a question I have for you now you loaded up the different media profiles would I have to load that profile up for each machine or once you save that profile on one machine you could use it on all machines

[@SilhouetteSchool]

I'm not sure what other machiens you're referring to but to be honest I'm not 100% sure

[@j.rabbitcrafts]

Melissa, thank you for all your videos. Much appreciated 👍

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Thanks for watching!

[@charliesmith8101]

I have a BN2 20a. My HTV media that came with the machine wants to bunch up during printing and I won’t even tell you what happened during the perf cut. Any suggestions?

[@j.rabbitcrafts]

Make sure that your HTV is passing under the left pinch roll AND left media clamp.

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Along with what the other commenter said, make sure the roll is not pulling the media too tight..you need a tiny bit of slack

[@Costudioca]

Can you laminate and cut ?

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Yes

[@vibrantdsandco]

Do you have link to the vinyl

[@SilhouetteSchool]

Hey there! I have a project gallery with links to the media here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/what-can-you-do-with-bn-20a.html

[@SilhouetteSchool]

The holographic vinyl can be found here: shrsl.com/49pw5

[@GlamourTribeVinyl]

Can we print on any of the specialty vinyls such as opal, metallic, holo, with the BN2, or do they specifically have to be labeled as “printable”.

[@j.rabbitcrafts]

⁠@@GlamourTribeVinylFor best results, use vinyl/media that is specifically designed to receive eco-solvent ink.