Roland BY-20 Desktop Direct-to-Film Printer Cutter
Description
The Roland BY-20 is a 20-inch DTF printer-cutter designed for producing high-quality apparel transfers and custom graphics. With CMYK + White inks, up to 1,440 dpi resolution and integrated contour cutting, it delivers bright, durable prints suited for any fabric type. Its compact design and easy workflow make it ideal for small businesses, studios and on-demand retail customization. Perfect for apparel decorators looking to bring reliable DTF production in-house.
Product Details
Roland BY-20 Desktop Direct-to-Film Printer Cutter
The Roland BY-20 is a compact Direct-to-Film (DTF) printer-cutter that combines high-quality print output with finishing capability in one affordable desktop device. With a media width range of 150 to 515 mm (5.91″ to 20.2″) and a maximum printing/cutting width of 480 mm (18.89″), it is ideal for custom apparel, accessories, tote bags, team jerseys and personalised merchandise. Featuring five-colour ink (CMYK + White) and a high resolution of up to 1,440 dpi, the BY-20 delivers vibrant, detailed graphics and sharp text. The machine also supports integrated contour cutting, meaning you can produce cut-ready transfer graphics in-house without separate equipment.
Designed for ease of use, the BY-20 offers front-loading media, minimal space requirements, automated setup features and intuitive software—making it accessible even for users new to DTF. The workflow is streamlined: print to film, apply powder, melt the powder and transfer to substrate with a heat press. With Ethernet connectivity, efficient power usage (approx. 185 W operational), and a user-friendly interface, the BY-20 offers both convenience and professional capability for small print shops, retail customisation counters and start-ups seeking to deliver high-value personalised products.
Specifications
| Specification | BY-20 |
|---|---|
| Printing/cutting method | Piezo ink-jet printing with integrated contour cutting |
| Media width | 150 to 515 mm |
| Maximum printing/cutting width | 480 mm |
| Maximum media thickness (printing) | Up to 1.0 mm with liner |
| Maximum media thickness (cutting) | Up to 0.4 mm with liner; 0.22 mm without liner |
| Maximum roll outer diameter | 150 mm |
| Maximum roll weight | 6 kg |
| Core diameter | 3 in or 2 in |
| Ink type | S-PG2 DTF ink, 220 ml cartridges |
| Ink colours | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, White |
| Maximum print resolution | 1,440 dpi |
| Cutting speed | 10 to 150 mm/s |
| Blade force | 30 to 500 gf |
| Connectivity | Ethernet (100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T) |
| Rated input | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 2.1 A |
| Power consumption (operation) | Approx. 185 W |
| Power consumption (sleep mode) | Approx. 27 W |
| Acoustic noise level (operation) | 62 dB(A) or less |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1,069 × 617 × 622 mm |
| Weight | 62 kg |
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