21 Differences between the Roland BY-20 vs BN-20D DTF Printer 😍 Which is the BIGGEST game changer for you? SHOP Best Roland BY-20 Bundles shrsl.com/4dgra
What I like about this DTF printer, it does auto cut 👏🏾. So even without the shaker/dryer, I can use the other desktop shaker from DTF Station 👌🏾 and save the sheets for later. Between this and Epson F1070, it’s sooooooo hard to choose lol
I would say if you want to do DTG also you get the F0170. If you want to do gang sheets you get the Roland BN-20. There are big differences between these two.
Yes I have m ore videos on the BY-20 coming and you can find more here: ruclips.net/p/PLT9hB3BOKb_g8vOA8HjoYiFJuM8rMOQcp In addition many of the Flexi and Utility videos for the BN2 will also apply ruclips.net/p/PLT9hB3BOKb_hwmn9SL-MTY6qSxfpYPzTK
What's the ink cost look like? Coming from a setup with a CISS where you can refill it I'm worried about 220ml carts with a set costing nearly $300. I know it's hard to estimate depending on print size and color but how many full size prints can you expect to get before needing to buy more carts especially the white?
You will run through white fast..even when you're not printing, a lot goes into the waste tank during cleanings. This is not unique to this printer though. All DTF printers have this issue due to the constant ink cycling
Just got my BY-20 up and running. First time using anything this advanced for DTF and making my way through things. What are your thoughts on the dryer/heater? Any harm in turning them both off? I have an inline shaker oven I have not hooked up yet. Printer is on a work table. Dryer is on the floor. I worry that by the time the prints make it to the shaker dryer they will actually be too dry to powder. Anyone run into that issue before?
Also a tip for anyone that has never used Flexi before...this cost me hours. When you set the choke value it isn't like Cadlink where you just set a choke of "4" or whatever number. You have to set the actual measurement of the choke. For example you have to enter a value like .01" . Well if you miss a 0 there you set your choke too large. I had to play around with it but set it to .01 for now. I may go lower to say .008. Also...if you have a solid image say like a logo as shown in the video you can use Effects>Underbase>Solid Underbase which adds the white under the entire thing. If you have an image that isn't solid I had to use Effects>Underbase>Variable Underbase. Just not used to using Flexi but I've made some progress in a day of use. Pretty easy once you get the hang of it.
Yet another tip as I'm making my way through using the first few days...make sure you buy at least 3 white ink cartridges with your initial order. I bought 2 whole color sets. It tore through a white cartridge very quickly on the initial charging of the lines. Not sure why it used so much white compared to the colors but it did. Colors still 66% but white...had to change that out already and I didn't do a whole lot of printing. I think I did 150 4x4 inch color pocket graphics and had to change out. Has to be the initial charge.
It has automatic maintenance with ink circulation. I would recommend shaking the ink daily and printing a nozzle check daily as well..then the utility will tell you what else is needed and when.
Yes, BY-20 is the DTF printer - second generation. The BN-20D is the first generation DTF printer. The BN2 and BN-20 models are ecosolvent. They didn't make it confusing at all...
21 Differences between the Roland BY-20 vs BN-20D DTF Printer 😍 Which is the BIGGEST game changer for you? SHOP Best Roland BY-20 Bundles shrsl.com/4dgra
What I like about this DTF printer, it does auto cut 👏🏾. So even without the shaker/dryer, I can use the other desktop shaker from DTF Station 👌🏾 and save the sheets for later. Between this and Epson F1070, it’s sooooooo hard to choose lol
I would say if you want to do DTG also you get the F0170. If you want to do gang sheets you get the Roland BN-20. There are big differences between these two.
@@SilhouetteSchool yes however the con from the Roland, it needs to be connected to the Ethernet and their hub…..Epson is wireless and Mac friendly.
@@fl305I don’t understand why Epson doesn’t do a desktop ecosolvent printer or a true DTF printer
@@fl305I also l Iike how Epson printers are just printers and can work with ANY program and they don’t need an exclusive program just to print
@@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484 i emailed Epson years ago saying they should, dunno if they ever read it lol.
The #1 issue with DTF is maintenance, and white ink drying up in the print head. What has Roland done to avoid this from happening?
Will you be doing more videos i just ordered mine and excited for it to arrive
Yes I have m ore videos on the BY-20 coming and you can find more here: ruclips.net/p/PLT9hB3BOKb_g8vOA8HjoYiFJuM8rMOQcp In addition many of the Flexi and Utility videos for the BN2 will also apply ruclips.net/p/PLT9hB3BOKb_hwmn9SL-MTY6qSxfpYPzTK
I just purchased mine too inwould love to discuss the machines pros and cons
Give Roland feed back to make things right with the customers that mistakenly bought the BN20-D 😂 I’m bumming hard
You mentioned it heats up, you're using the default settings, can I manually change that setting?
Yes you can adjust the temperature
@@SilhouetteSchool have you found a temperature that works better?
What's the ink cost look like? Coming from a setup with a CISS where you can refill it I'm worried about 220ml carts with a set costing nearly $300. I know it's hard to estimate depending on print size and color but how many full size prints can you expect to get before needing to buy more carts especially the white?
You will run through white fast..even when you're not printing, a lot goes into the waste tank during cleanings. This is not unique to this printer though. All DTF printers have this issue due to the constant ink cycling
Are there refillable ink cartridges for this yet?
Also, I currently don't have room for a shaker, what oven would you recommend?
I have the Uninet 16.5x24 curing oven and like it. shrsl.com/4dwxz
@@SilhouetteSchool thank you!
No information about the most important aspect..... head blockage by the white ink which is biggest issue of all DTF
Just got my BY-20 up and running. First time using anything this advanced for DTF and making my way through things. What are your thoughts on the dryer/heater? Any harm in turning them both off? I have an inline shaker oven I have not hooked up yet. Printer is on a work table. Dryer is on the floor. I worry that by the time the prints make it to the shaker dryer they will actually be too dry to powder. Anyone run into that issue before?
Also a tip for anyone that has never used Flexi before...this cost me hours. When you set the choke value it isn't like Cadlink where you just set a choke of "4" or whatever number. You have to set the actual measurement of the choke. For example you have to enter a value like .01" . Well if you miss a 0 there you set your choke too large. I had to play around with it but set it to .01 for now. I may go lower to say .008.
Also...if you have a solid image say like a logo as shown in the video you can use Effects>Underbase>Solid Underbase which adds the white under the entire thing. If you have an image that isn't solid I had to use Effects>Underbase>Variable Underbase. Just not used to using Flexi but I've made some progress in a day of use. Pretty easy once you get the hang of it.
I worried about the drying too much by the time it got to the shaker/heater, but it doesn't seem to be an issue
Yet another tip as I'm making my way through using the first few days...make sure you buy at least 3 white ink cartridges with your initial order. I bought 2 whole color sets. It tore through a white cartridge very quickly on the initial charging of the lines. Not sure why it used so much white compared to the colors but it did. Colors still 66% but white...had to change that out already and I didn't do a whole lot of printing. I think I did 150 4x4 inch color pocket graphics and had to change out. Has to be the initial charge.
@matthewmontalbano1648 how's the machine doing now? Any refillable ink cartridges?
Does this machine require daily maintenance?
It has automatic maintenance with ink circulation. I would recommend shaking the ink daily and printing a nozzle check daily as well..then the utility will tell you what else is needed and when.
@@SilhouetteSchool great! Thank you 🤗
Is the by20 different to bn220? Or has it been renamed?
Yes, BY-20 is the DTF printer - second generation. The BN-20D is the first generation DTF printer. The BN2 and BN-20 models are ecosolvent. They didn't make it confusing at all...
If I could afford it I would have it amazing printer 🖨😂