The Roland DG VersaSTUDIO BY‑20 is a professional desktop direct‑to‑film (DTF) printer that makes it fast and easy to decorate T‑shirts, jerseys, tote bags, home decor, and more. With integrated contour cutting, BY‑20 also handles traditional print‑and‑cut heat‑transfer graphics.

The latest S‑PG2 ink set delivers higher white density, improved ink laydown, and faster drying,  producing durable transfers and enabling better automation when paired with shaker/dryer systems.

Whether you’re starting an apparel business or scaling an existing workflow, the compact BY‑20 offers compact size, reliable output, and a fully compatible, end-to-end software solution. A BY-20 DTF printer makes it easy to create vibrant, durable transfers for t-shirts, sportswear, jerseys (numbers & logos), tote bags, aprons, home decor, and much more all with proven Roland DG reliability.

This bundle includes:

• VersaSTUDIO BY-20 Direct-to-Film (DTF) printer
• S-PG2 ink set – CMYK and White
• S-F164 DTF film
•  S-Powder DTF powder
•  Vastex PTF-100 shaker and dryer unit

Roland DGA provides technical support for only BY-20 printers used with Roland DG ink, media, and approved shaker. Any third-party equipment not purchased through Roland DGA is not covered and remains the responsibility of the owner.

NOTE: Repair and maintenance made necessary by the use of any ink that is not expressly certified and approved by Roland DGA Corporation is not covered by the Roland DGA Standard Warranty or the Extended Service Contract. Other items not covered under this program include cap tops, sponges, filters, wiper scraper, cutting protection strips, pinch rollers, blades (sheet cut and standard), blade holder, ink, cleaning solutions and media. This device can be extended to three years of warranty. To purchase an extended warranty, click here.

Q: What’s new about S‑PG2 vs. S‑PG inks?
A: Higher white density, improved laydown and stability, faster drying—better adhesion and wash durability; firmware/RIP updates add auto white layer generation in VersaWorks 7.

Q: Does BY‑20 support automated roll‑to‑roll shaker/dryers?
A: Yes—BY‑20 integrates with popular shaker/heater units but only shaker/dryers sold by Roland DGA are officially supported.

Q: Which materials can I transfer to?
A: Cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends, denim, nylon, rayon—both light and dark garments (no weeding required).

Q: I don't see ink online for sale. How can I buy?
A: Roland DGA will sell ink only to customers who buy the device directly from Roland DGA. After purchase, please allow a couple business days and you will see ink online when logged into your account.

Specification	Details
Printing Method	Piezo ink-jet method
Media Width	5.91 to 20.2 in. (150 to 515 mm)
Media Thickness	Maximum 39.3 mil (1.0 mm) with liner, for printing
Media Thickness	Maximum 15.7 mil (0.4 mm) with liner and 8.6 mil (0.22 mm) without liner, for cutting
Roll outer diameter	Maximum 5.9 in. (150 mm)
Roll weight	Maximum 13.2 lb. (6 kg)
Core diameter	3 in. (76.2 mm) or 2 in. (50.8 mm)
Printing/cutting width	Maximum 18.89 in. (480 mm)
Ink Type	S-PG2 inks in 220-ml cartridge (included)
Ink Colors	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, White
Printing resolution (dots per inch)	Maximum 1,440 dpi
Cutting speed	0.39 to 5.9 in/s (10 to 150 mm/s)
Blade force	30 to 500 gf
Blade Type	Roland CAMM-1 series blade
Blade Offset	0.000 to 1.500 mm (0.0 to 59 mil)
Software resolution (when cutting)	0.025 mm/step (0.98 mil/step)
Media Print heater set temperature	86 to 95 °F (30 to 35 °C)
Media Dryer set temperature	86 to 100.4 °F (30 to 38 °C)
Connectivity	Ethernet (100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, automatic switching)
Power-saving function	Automatic sleep feature
Rated input	100-240 Va.c. 50/60 Hz 2.1 A
Power During operation	Approx. 185 W
Power Sleep mode	Approx. 27 W
Noise During operation	62 dB (A) or less
Noise During standby	60 dB (A) or less
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height)	42.1 in. × 24.3 in. × 24.5 in. (1,069 mm × 617 mm × 622 mm)
Weight	137 lb. (62 kg)
Environment During operation	Temperature: 68 to 82.4 °F (20 to 28 °C)
Environment During operation	Humidity: 40 to 60 % RH (no condensation)
Environment Not operating	Temperature: 41 to 104 °F (5 to 40 °C)
Environment Not operating	Humidity: 20 to 80 % RH (no condensation)
Included items	Power cord, media holders, replacement blade for separating knife
Included items (cont)	User’s Manual, Software (VersaWorks, Roland DG Connect), etc.