You can schedule a time to receive training and use this tool by clicking the button at the top of the page. Please keep in mind that reservations can only be made within 2 weeks of the booking time. This tool is not available for walk-in usage and requires supervision by a Makerspace technician.
If you have not used this equipment within 6 months, you must schedule an additional training for policy and procedure updates.
With our Roland VersaSTUDIO BN-20A and Cricut Maker 4 you can create all sorts of vinyl graphics and signs. The BN-20A is able to print directly onto vinyl. We also provide plenty of Cricut attachments that work with a variety of materials.
Materials
We provide free vinyl for use with our equipment. Any Cricut-branded materials stored on the Cricut cart are available for use. To use specialty materials, ask a Makerspace Technician for assistance.
Available materials:
- Premium Vinyl™ – Permanent (Powder Blue)
- Premium Vinyl™ – Permanent (Black)
- Premium Vinyl™ – Permanent (Medium Blue)
- Premium Vinyl™ – Permanent (Silver)
- Everyday Iron-On (Black)
- Printable Waterproof Holographic Sticker Set – US Letter (Transparent)
- Printable Magnet Sheets
- Matte or Gloss vinyl compatible with the BN-20A
Other materials compatible with the Cricut or BN-20A must be purchased by the user.
Specifications
Not only do BN-20A devices print quality graphics up to 1440 dpi, but they can automatically contour cut them as well! This means you can create labels, decals, t-shirt transfers and other products that are cut to the unique compositions of your designs. This tool can support vinyl rolls rolls up to 20″ wide.
The Cricut Maker 4 works with 300+ materials, including vinyl, iron-on, cardstock, leather, and more. The maximum cut size is 11.5 in x 23.5 in.
Instructions
For instructions on how to use the Makerspace BN-20A, click here. This document also contains instructions on creating or importing designs with the CorelDraw software and uploading them to VersaWorks. For more information and tutorial videos from Roland, click here.
For instructions on how to use the Makerspace Cricut Maker 4, click here.
