Running a print business from home often starts with small, made-to-order products: stickers, t-shirts or gifts for friends and local customers. But when demand begins to grow, the challenge is clear – how do you scale up without losing the personal touch that made your business successful in the first place?
That’s where the Roland DG VersaSTUDIO range comes in. Compact, affordable and designed for professional results, these desktop devices let you step confidently into the world of commercial customisation. Two standout options for growing businesses are the VersaSTUDIO BN2-30 and the VersaSTUDIO BD-12.
The BN2-30: Print and Cut with Confidence
The BN2-30 is a 30-inch eco-solvent printer/cutter that combines high-quality printing with precision contour-cutting. For a home-based business, this means you can easily create:
- Custom stickers and decals that keep your designs sharp and colourful.
- Heat transfers for t-shirts, hoodies and bags your customers will love.
- Posters and signage for local businesses and events.
With a 30-inch print width and integrated cutting, the BN2-30 makes it easy to deliver polished, sellable products in a matter of minutes – no outsourcing, no extra equipment. It’s faster, smarter, and designed to handle bigger orders so you can keep up with demand.
The BD-12: Direct-to-Object Made Easy
The BD-12 is a compact UV flatbed printer that lets you print directly onto objects up to A4 size and 102 mm in height. Gloss unlocks the ability to print special effects, such as layered texture, while primer aids printing on more difficult substrates, like glass and metal. Imagine being able to offer:
- Personalised phone cases, keyrings and tech accessories.
- Branded bottles and other cylindrical items with the optional rotary unit.
- Premium gifts with gloss and texture effects that feel as good as they look.
Designed for simplicity, the BD-12 brings professional UV printing within reach of home businesses, opening up lucrative markets in personalised gifting, promotional merchandise, and small-batch product launches. With ready-made jigs and user-friendly software, even first-time UV users can start producing sellable items quickly.
We’ve got lots of articles on our blog about UV printing (and much more besides), so make sure you check them out, including one on what you can and can’t print on with a UV printer.
Scale at Your Own Pace
The beauty of the VersaSTUDIO line is flexibility. You don’t need both devices to grow, each opens its own pathway:
- Start with the BN2-30 if you’re looking to handle more sticker and apparel orders at speed.
- Choose the BD-12 if you want to expand into personalised gifts and hard goods.
- Combine the two if you’re ready to offer the full package – print-and-cut graphics and premium direct-to-object printing.
Either way, you’re adding professional capability without the need for a full workshop or large-scale investment.
Why Home Businesses Choose VersaSTUDIO
- Desktop-friendly: Compact enough to fit in spare rooms or small studios.
- Professional results: The same Roland DG quality trusted by print shops worldwide.
- Easy to learn: Intuitive software and support to get you started quickly.
- Room to grow: Start with one machine, expand when you’re ready.
Final Thoughts
Scaling a home-based print business doesn’t mean compromising on space, budget or quality. With the VersaSTUDIO BN2-30 and BD-12, you can move confidently into new markets, increase your product range, and offer a professional service that keeps customers coming back.
The choice is yours: stickers and apparel, premium personalised gifts, or both. Either way, VersaSTUDIO gives you the tools to take your home business further.
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