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Side note for MAC users: Running a Windows emulator doesn't work out! We work on a GP66 Leopard MSI laptop with additional RAM and storage. Solid laptop.
I have had this machine for 4 months and I STILL haven't been able to master the Flexi software and the cutting feature. Cuts are not aligned to the design, prism paper only prints vertically and not horizontally. I have a lot of pretty mistakes. lol. Your channel is the only one with any kind of detailed information on this machine. So THANK YOU for what you do!! I would have drop-kicked this machine by now if not for you.
using flexi designer versa edition with bn2-20 it wants to automatically rotate my data to save media how do I prevent the auto rotate I would like it to print as I see it on the screen
Is the quantity of stickers still limited to 250 prints of one design in VersaWorks, or the software provided? If we ever made sticker rolls, or label rolls, I'd want to max out the number of prints to suit the roll vinyl amount. Thanks for doing what you do!!!
They should've added the auto sheet cut feature as an external hardware button on the printer with a clear button protector (to lift and press the button to commit to a sheet cut).
I set up my BN2-20A with your instructions. Only problem is when I send file to print, it will RIP but when it goes to PRINT STATUS, I get antriangle with a ! to the left of the file.
Hi @paulkemp895, 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
How do you think the bn 2 would go printing reasonably large vinyl wrap for my boat, would it withstand the extreme salt/ sun exposure? You seem very helpful and have great channel 👍🏻 keep up the good work
you can make a video on how to print white with the BN2-20. How to create the file, which settings are necessary in Versa Works. Because this is still a bit of a science for me at the moment and I can't find where this is explained.
I’m trying to print laminate and cut with the BN2-20a but I’m not sure where to line up the cut marks when I put the vinyl back in the printer to cut. Do you have any videos for this?
@@sheilatyson9114 I did not but I figured it out. I put my fingers on the crop marks and push down a little and make sure they are in the middle of the cut channel.
Play with the contour distance until it shows a cut line in those areas. The area inside the A is much smaller than area inside the O, so that may pose a problem. Hope that helps.
Any comparison speed wise for draft prints? Ever since you made that suggestion, we've been using it here and there. Side note though, on some prints it either doesn't print on one edge or prints ultra light. We have two machines and it does the same on both. Works fine in standard though. Thanks
BN2-20 5 colours/white ink, and the BN2-20A 4 colours, no white ink, both are for printing on white vinyl only, so what would be the purpose of the white ink ?
This is not exactly accurate. If you are printing on metallics or clear material like clear window cling or metallic sticker paper, you would want to put a layer of white down behind the CMYK to get the colors to be very opaque. You CAN print on both without the white layer, but the colors are transparent
You'll need to click setup everytime you load a new material. But then you just select that material type, confirm it's loaded and it will say it's ready for output.
@SilhouetteSchool not what I've experienced. 🤦♀️ it goes offline. Even though the paper was set up, I've waisted more ink than what I've used for actual printing. I can set it up print for a little bit, walk away for about an hr, when I come back if I want to print again it says it's offline and has me set it up all over again.
Does anyone know why after I export from Flexi to Versa it doesn’t let me use the 18.9” Width? When I press get media width it goes to 16.3”. Not sure what I’m doing wrong.
Your Most FAQs on Roland BN2 - Answered (And let's print and cut live!)⭐ SHOP Best Roland BN2-20A Bundles shrsl.com/47e1c
🥰 All BN2-20A Bundles: shrsl.com/47e1c
❤ All BN2-20 Bundles: shrsl.com/47e18
💯 Recommended BN-20A Bundle with Ink and Media: shrsl.com/47fsk
🖨 Recommended Stand for BN2-20A and BN2-20: amzn.to/3Zei6lj
BN2 Amazon Shopping List: www.amazon.com/shop/silhouett...
Side note for MAC users: Running a Windows emulator doesn't work out! We work on a GP66 Leopard MSI laptop with additional RAM and storage. Solid laptop.
I have had this machine for 4 months and I STILL haven't been able to master the Flexi software and the cutting feature. Cuts are not aligned to the design, prism paper only prints vertically and not horizontally. I have a lot of pretty mistakes. lol. Your channel is the only one with any kind of detailed information on this machine. So THANK YOU for what you do!! I would have drop-kicked this machine by now if not for you.
Better to use VersaWorks for printing and cutting if you’re making a batch.
How much material do you loose on the start of every print ? Love the content
using flexi designer versa edition with bn2-20 it wants to automatically rotate my data to save media how do I prevent the auto rotate I would like it to print as I see it on the screen
Is there a location that shows your white printer shelf, the cart for your laptop and the stand your BN-2 20A on?
Is the quantity of stickers still limited to 250 prints of one design in VersaWorks, or the software provided? If we ever made sticker rolls, or label rolls, I'd want to max out the number of prints to suit the roll vinyl amount. Thanks for doing what you do!!!
Are the stickers waterproof or do they still need laminated?
How much does the B N 20 weigh overall ? so I can order a table/ stand that will safely support it
Is Flexidesigner that comes with the BN2-20 a subscription or what?
No it's not. It's free with the machine for life
They should've added the auto sheet cut feature as an external hardware button on the printer with a clear button protector (to lift and press the button to commit to a sheet cut).
I set up my BN2-20A with your instructions. Only problem is when I send file to print, it will RIP but when it goes to PRINT STATUS, I get antriangle with a ! to the left of the file.
Hi @paulkemp895, 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
How do you think the bn 2 would go printing reasonably large vinyl wrap for my boat, would it withstand the extreme salt/ sun exposure? You seem very helpful and have great channel 👍🏻 keep up the good work
Let me check on a recommended material for that....you want some kind of marine-grade vinyl
Can you make a start to finish on how to make dtf prints on the bn2-20? 🙏
You can not print DTF transfers on a Roland BN2 or BN. The BY-20 or BN-20D is the Roland DTF printer
you can make a video on how to print white with the BN2-20. How to create the file, which settings are necessary in Versa Works. Because this is still a bit of a science for me at the moment and I can't find where this is explained.
Unfortunately I do not have a BN2-20 or BN-20 so I am unable to make a video with printing white on either model. I only have the CMYK machines.
@@SilhouetteSchool okay
Do you need a cutting machine if you can load the in here an do a cut only?
This is a printer and cutter in one. You do not need a separate cutting machine
I’m trying to print laminate and cut with the BN2-20a but I’m not sure where to line up the cut marks when I put the vinyl back in the printer to cut. Do you have any videos for this?
I need the same help .. did you get an answer ?
@@sheilatyson9114 I did not but I figured it out. I put my fingers on the crop marks and push down a little and make sure they are in the middle of the cut channel.
Same problem, here I can not print laminate and cut. The bn2 20 doesn't read the crop marks.
How do I do a contour cut for the word ROYALTY with the center of the letter o and the center of the letter a cutout?
Thanks!
Play with the contour distance until it shows a cut line in those areas. The area inside the A is much smaller than area inside the O, so that may pose a problem. Hope that helps.
Any comparison speed wise for draft prints? Ever since you made that suggestion, we've been using it here and there. Side note though, on some prints it either doesn't print on one edge or prints ultra light. We have two machines and it does the same on both. Works fine in standard though.
Thanks
When I can, I will do a comparison of draft mode as well. I have a bunch more videos queued up
BN2-20 5 colours/white ink, and the BN2-20A 4 colours, no white ink, both are for printing on white vinyl only, so what would be the purpose of the white ink ?
This is not exactly accurate. If you are printing on metallics or clear material like clear window cling or metallic sticker paper, you would want to put a layer of white down behind the CMYK to get the colors to be very opaque. You CAN print on both without the white layer, but the colors are transparent
@@SilhouetteSchool thanks for the explanation, also it would be good if they release a DTF version of this printer like they did with the BN-20.
What table would be best for that?
The table I use for the BN2 can be found here www.amazon.com/shop/silhouetteschool/list/3OG7O6YTB4U5D?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
Hi, Can I print mousepads on this printer?
No you would want to use a sublimation printer for that.
My name JoAnn dose cut vinyl and dose trace image before cutter
my bn2 is constantly going offline, it's constanly telling me to set up materials that are already set up.
You'll need to click setup everytime you load a new material. But then you just select that material type, confirm it's loaded and it will say it's ready for output.
@SilhouetteSchool not what I've experienced. 🤦♀️ it goes offline. Even though the paper was set up, I've waisted more ink than what I've used for actual printing. I can set it up print for a little bit, walk away for about an hr, when I come back if I want to print again it says it's offline and has me set it up all over again.
Need to do one on one help
If offer 1:1 Help through my website SilhouetteU.com. You are welcome to check it out. I offer a 7 day free trial
Get vinyl master!!!! Solo good and easy
I don't see a need for it :)
FYI This printer doesn’t perfcut it jams continuously after trying all settings and using the 60/.10
I’ve tried support no help
I've perf cut just fine with it..if you are getting material jams then you'll need to adjust the settings and/or the blade.
Does anyone know why after I export from Flexi to Versa it doesn’t let me use the 18.9” Width? When I press get media width it goes to 16.3”. Not sure what I’m doing wrong.
@@alexherman1987Have you tried going back to media setup? Make sure the width is correct there.
Why are you yelling? Geez.
Just how I talk :) UA-cam created a volume control for when watching people like me.