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Expand What's Possible - Roland BN2-30 - Faster, Wider, Smarter

by Ashley Nicastro June 09, 2025

Expand What's Possible - Roland BN2-30 - Faster, Wider, Smarter

Expand What’s Possible with the Roland BN2-30 — the latest innovation in the trusted BN2 series of Eco Solvent printers. Designed for creators and businesses ready to scale, the BN2-30 offers a wider 30" print width, faster production speeds, and advanced features that streamline your workflow. With the same professional-grade print-and-cut quality you know and love, now enhanced for bigger jobs and broader compatibility—including seamless Mac integration with Versaworks 7—you’ll unlock more potential with every project. It’s everything you need to go further, faster, and smarter.

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Table of contents
The BN2-30 Wider Format: The BN2-30 Ink Configuration Options: BN2-30 Print & Cut at Faster Speeds BN2-30 Media Versatility: Mac Compatibility with VersaWorks 7 BN2-30 with Roland's DG Connect App Additional Features of the BN2-30

The BN2-30 Wider Format:

30 Inches of Possibility

One of the most noticeable upgrades with the BN2-30 is its expanded 30-inch print width . This wider format opens up a whole new range of creative and commercial applications. Compared to the original 20" width of the BN2-20 series, this new size gives users more room to run full-size designs, accommodate larger decals and signs, and nest multiple smaller jobs efficiently to reduce material waste.

Car Decals Printed with Roland

With 30 inches of workspace, you can now tackle larger banners, wall decals, custom window graphics, and even oversized heat transfers—all with the same streamlined footprint that Roland users love. It’s the perfect blend of productivity and practicality, offering more without the need for a larger workspace or complex setup.

Sign Printed with Roland

The BN2-30 Ink Configuration Options:

Rich Color, Professional Output

The BN2-30 offers flexible ink configuration options — CMYKW and CMMYK —to suit a variety of production needs. The BN2-30 CMYKW setup includes white ink, making it ideal for printing on transparent, or frosted, where a white background or highlight layer is essential for vivid, accurate color. For high-volume shops that primarily print on white or opaque media, the BN2-30 CMMYK configuration is a smart choice, offering dual magenta channels that enhance speed, improve color vibrancy, and reduce downtime due to ink cycling. This flexibility allows users to align their printer setup with their unique workflow and business focus.

CMMYK & CMYKW Configurations

BN2-30 Print & Cut at Faster Speeds

Speed is often the deciding factor when investing in new equipment, and the BN2-30 doesn’t disappoint. This model delivers up to 23% faster print-and-cut performance compared to the BN2-20A. It features advanced solenoid drive technology allowing it to efficiently contour cut even complex shapes with the same quick, accurate integrated cutting as high-end Roland DG printer/cutters. This includes a perforation cut function borrowed from high-end TrueVIS models

Wall decal printed with Roland

Faster printing doesn’t mean compromising on quality. The BN2-30 maintains high-resolution output at impressive speeds, making it perfect for small businesses that need to respond quickly to customer demand. For example, print shops can now produce dozens of custom decals, heat transfers, or signage pieces in a fraction of the time, enabling higher daily output and more profitability.


Banner printed with Roland

BN2-30 Media Versatility:

From Apparel to Signage

A major advantage of the BN2-30 is its incredible media versatility . It supports a wide range of roll-based materials, including:

  • Heat transfer vinyl for custom t-shirts, hoodies, and sportswear

  • Printable adhesive vinyl for stickers, decals, and wall graphics

  • Banner media for indoor and outdoor signage

  • Window films and frosted vinyl for privacy and decorative installations

  • Reflective and specialty films for safety graphics and high-impact visuals

Media Options for Roland BN2-30

This flexibility makes the BN2-30 an ideal choice for businesses offering diverse services, from promotional products to vehicle graphics. With its integrated contour cutting functionality, you can print and cut designs in one seamless workflow—no need to invest in a separate cutter or software.

Mac Compatibility with VersaWorks 7

For the first time, Roland has brought native Mac compatibility to the BN series via VersaWorks 7, its powerful RIP software. This long-awaited update allows Mac users to take full control of their workflow without needing to rely on virtual machines or third-party tools.

VersaWorks 7 offers the BN2-30:

  • intuitive drag-and-drop job management
  • color profiling
  • nesting
  • tiling
  • variable data printing
  • ink estimation tools

These are all optimized for macOS as well as Windows. Whether you're designing in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or CorelDRAW, the transition from creative software to print output is smooth and seamless.

Versaworks 7 MacOS

Mac compatibility also means a broader user base can now fully embrace Roland technology. Designers, educators, and at-home crafters using macOS can easily set up and run their print jobs without compromise. It’s another example of how the BN2-30 makes professional printing more accessible.


The Flexi Designer software has yet to allow Mac compatibility, but we are hopeful it will in the future.

BN2-30 with Roland's DG Connect App

The Roland BN2-30 is equipped with built-in cloud connectivity through the Roland DG Connect app, giving users real-time access to production stats, ink levels, job logs, and maintenance alerts—right from a desktop or mobile device. This smart integration helps you stay ahead of potential issues and maintain peak performance with minimal disruption.

Roland DG Connect

These BN2-30 features below work together to reduce downtime and extend the life of your printer.

  • automated ink circulation
  • suction fan-assisted media alignment
  • predictive consumables replacement

It’s intelligent printing that keeps your workflow running smoothly and efficiently.

Additional Features of the BN2-30

Excellent Outdoor Durability:  BN2-30 uses high-quality eco-solvent inks with excellent outdoor durability – ideal for creating vibrant, long-lasting posters, decals, exterior window graphics, and more.

Media Set Support Functions:  The BN2-30 automatically absorbs inserted media during media setup. It suppresses skewed media and supports easy and accurate setup operations.

New Sheet Cut Function:  No manual cutting required! With the BN2-30's new sheet cut function, cutting is possible with the touch of a button in the Utility software.

Automatic Sensor Adjustment: With the BN2-30. automatic fine-tuning of printer settings according to media type and thickness ensures optimum conditions for the media being used, enabling anyone to produce professional-quality prints.

Optimal Print Settings For Media: Profiles with optimal setting information for each media type are included, making it easy for anyone to achieve professional-quality printing results.

What is the size of this printer itself?

The BN2-30 measures at a Width of 60.7”, Height of 52” and a Depth of 34.8” with a Max Media Weight of 26.4 lbs.

What is the print resolution?

The Resolution in High Quality mode is 1440 x 1080 dpi. The Resolution in Standard or High Speed mode is 1440 x 720 dpi.

What is the warranty for the BN2-30?

Roland provides their amazing 1 year manufacturer's warranty with this printer. It provides Roland trained technicians to support your machine from set up to troubleshooting.

If you’re ready to expand what’s possible, the BN2-30 is ready for you.

The Roland BN2-30 redefines what a desktop printer can do. With a 30-inch width , high-speed performance , Mac-compatible software , and the same reliable print-and-cut quality that made the BN2 series a success, this machine gives creators and businesses the tools they need to go further. From bold signage to detailed stickers and custom apparel, the BN2-30 empowers you to say yes to more jobs, more creativity, and more possibilities.

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Author: Ashley Nicastro


As an eCommerce Product Specialist at Swing Design, Ashley brings over 25 years of crafting experience to her role. Having been with Swing Design for 2 years, she’s dedicated to helping you discover the best products to fuel your creative projects. Check out the Swing Design Blog for all your product launches and tips!