Roland Not Printing Red? How to Color Correct Orangey-Red for Roland BN2 and BN-20A

If you're struggling to get your Roland BN2-20A or other Roland CYMK printer to print red you're not alone. 

Printing red ink on Roland BN or BN2 often comes with an orange tone.  This is not an issue with the ink. While it's incredibly frustrating if you're trying to print and match brand or team colors, with a few settings adjustments you can get true red. 

Read on to learn how I finally got my reds to print true red rather than reddish-orange with Versaworks 7 and my Roland BN2-20A. 

How Much Does Roland BN2 Ink Actually Cost Per Sticker? (Plus: Why your low ink warning is lying to you)

If you're running a sticker business on your Roland BN2 and you have NO idea how much your ink is actually costing you per sticker - keep reading. The math might shock you, and if you're pricing your stickers based on guesses, you're almost certainly losing money.

But here's the twist - before we get to the sticker pricing help - I recently made a discovery that has been saving me a ridiculous amount of Roland ink. It's why I'm now telling all of you to: start ignoring the low ink warning completely so you're not wasting money and ink!! 

How to Get White in your Roland Prints Without White Ink

If you're wondering how I'm printing white on my 4-channel Roland BN2-20A...I'm not.  I'm printing AROUND the white. 

The 20" CMYK ecosolvent printer does not have a white configuration, but that doesn't mean you can't print designs that have white in them. So what's the trick? There isn't one, really. That's the whole point. Read on and I'll explain. 

Free Roland Cut Line Creator in New Versaworks 7!

Roland Versaworks 7 is here and it includes a hidden gem that you'll easily miss if you don't know where to look!  

Buried deep within Roland DG Connect there's a new Roland cut line creator that's totally free for Roland users to use to create cut lines and perf cut lines. Read on for how to find and use the browser-based tool. 

How to Make Heat Transfers for T Shirts at Home

There's a time and place for cutting and layering heat transfer vinyl, but when the number of layers become too many or when working with a full color images (with shading and faded edges) is required -  printing and cutting heat transfers at home for t shirts will take your small business to the next level. 

You'll save time, increase production, and increase the offerings in your shop by printing heat transfers on an eco solvent print and cut machine like the Roland BN-20A. Read on for how to make full color t shirt transfers at home with printable heat transfer vinyl. 

Roland Discontinuing Lowest Priced Entry Level Printer and Cutter | Stock Limited!

If you're looking to jump from a desktop cutter like a Silhouette, Cricut, or Siser to a wider format printer and cutter in one - listen up! 

Roland is discontinuing what is currently the lowest priced 20" printer and cutter on the market and it will soon be a lot more expensive for those at the entry level looking to jump start a business. 

Roland Not Printing? Here's the Secret Fix - Video Tutorial

Your Roland BN2 or BN20A isn't printing? I'll show you the exact error to look for!

Picture this: You've got your design perfectly prepped, you hit "send" on your Roland BN2 or BN20A, and then... nothing. Crickets. Your machine just sits there, looking pretty but doing absolutely nothing. Ugh! 

OMG!!! Roland Print and Cut Machines Now Compatible with MAC (And PC)

If you've been waiting for Roland print and cut machines to be compatible with MAC - it's your lucky day!! 

With Roland's new Versaworks 7 software release, the 20" printers and cutters now work with both MAC and PC. This is such a game changer for sticker and t shirt shops. Read on for more details including how to install Roland Versaworks on MAC to run a Roland BN2-20A or BN2-20.

How To Print Ready To Press Transfers - Video Tutorial

Want to create professional-grade, ready-to-press heat transfers from home?

Creating your own heat transfers at home gives you complete creative control and allows you to produce high-quality, professional-looking designs. 

Free Vinyl Sticker Pricing Calculator: Stop Underpricing Your Work

If you're wondering how much to sell vinyl stickers for, you're not alone! One of the biggest challenges for sticker businesses is knowing exactly what to charge.

Too often, small sticker businesses and Etsy sticker shops end up underpricing their stickers, not accounting for all their costs, and actually losing money on orders! Read on to learn more about my free pricing calculator and how to use it!

How to Make Ready to Press Heat Transfers You Can Sell

It's one thing to make ready to press transfers, it's another sell them. 

A lot of places sell DTF transfers, but if you don't want to deal with a DTF printer and you still want to sell t shirt transfers - I have an alternative for you that you can still print at home!

How to Print T Shirt Transfers at Home (Full Color and No Layering)

If you're tired of layering HTV and registration marks..I'm going to show you how to print t shirt transfers at home!

These are full color, ready to press transfers you can print and cut with a single machine! Read on for the details. 

HTV Transfers: Why Using a Cold Laminator is Key

Want to avoid bubbles when you're masking HTV transfers? The key is a cold laminator.  

Read on for how I use a cold laminator to avoid bubbles in my HTV transfers! 

Vinyl Wraps vs Sublimation Wraps: Pros and Cons

If you're looking to decorate glass or tumblers and wondering if vinyl wraps vs sublimation wraps are better, we're going to get to the bottom of it today. 

There are pros and cons to both vinyl printing and sublimation and deciding which is best will be based on the type of equipment you have, the blanks you have and your personal preference. 

5 Reasons to Consider the Roland BN-20A (And an Epic Giveaway)

If you're considering getting a Roland printer and cutter, there are plenty of arguments to jump straight to the BN2-20A vs the BN-20A. But there are also a handful of good reasons the BN-20A may actually be a better option for YOU! 

When the newer model BN2 was released in 2023, Roland kept the BN-20 and BN-20A ecosolvent printers and cutters around and I'm so glad they did..and you should be too because it's a much more affordable option for many people. 

I love the Roland BN-20A so much that I've partnered up with Roland and Swing Design to GIVE AWAY a BN-20A! 

Read on for 5 reasons where the BN-20A edges out the BN2-20A and may actually be the better 20" Roland printer and cutter for you..plus details on how to enter to win one! 

Roland BN2-20A: Everything to Know About the New, Faster Printer and Cutter (And First Look)

The new Roland BN2-20A and BN2-20 models are here...and yours truly has one of the very first machines! 

I'm thrilled to be able to introduce you to the new BN2 20" ecosolvent printer and cutter that's not only newly designed from the inside out to save you space and money, but also increase your production by printing and cutting four times faster than ever before. Did I mention auto cut lines with and direct cut with free Flexi Designer software that's included?  There's so much to love..and a few changes I'm not a fan of...so read on!  

Roland BN-20A vs Uninet iColor 560 White Toner Printer: Pros and Cons & Feature Comparison

Now that I have both an Uninet iColor 560 White Toner Printer and a Roland BN-20A...I am getting A LOT of questions about which one is "better".  It's not an easy question to answer because they are two totally different machines!  

Although if you ask in the respective Facebook groups...it may seem to be an easy decision based on just how adamant users of the respective printers are that "theirs" is hands-down, no-question better, more versatile, better quality, the top pick over the other.

The truth is I totally understand that for most crafters-turned-at-home small businesses it's a choice to get one over the other due to price and space....so let me help you decide between the BN-20A vs the Uninet iColor 560 White Toner printer... from someone who has both and has no allegiance one way or the other. 

My only goal here is to help you make an informed decision for your growing business..and then help you learn whichever machine - BN-20A or Uninet iColor 560 - you decide to invest in. 

How to Make Holographic Stickers with Roland BN-20A

You can make stunning holographic vinyl stickers with the Roland BN-20A ecosolvent print and cut machine. 

It's a big step up from the Silhouette, but if you have a sticker, vinyl or t shirt shop the 20" Roland is a workhorse! 

How to Design Personalized Vinyl Stickers for Water Bottles in Silhouette Studio

You can make personalized vinyl stickers for water bottles in several different ways. You can cut all the different layers of vinyl with a Silhouette machine and then layer or you can use a printer and cutter like a Roland BN-20 and make super durable, full color, and long lasting stickers without any layering at all. 

In this tutorial I'm going to show you how to make personalized vinyl name stickers for water bottles with the 20" Roland BN-20A ecosolvent printer and cutter...designed in Silhouette Studio.  

And P.S. if you are looking for alternatives ways to print and cut on your inkjet printer and Silhouette CAMEO I have a few options for you at the bottom so keep reading.

How to Print Vinyl Name Stickers with Roland BN-20A

You can print vinyl name stickers, designed in Silhouette Studio or another program, with a Roland BN-20A which is an ecosolvent print and cut machine.

One of the benefits about printing vinyl stickers with an ecosolvent printer is the ink is waterproof, and scratch and fade resistant. This makes it ideal for things like water bottles that will be handled a lot. 

If you haven't already designed the personalized vinyl sticker, the first part of this tutorial will take you step by step through the design process in Silhouette Studio..then pick it up here to print and cut on your 20" Roland BN-20A.