Roland VersaSTUDIO BT-12 vs UniNet IColor 560

The Roland BT-12 and the Uninet iColor 560 offer two very different ways to decorate fabrics with minimal mess. The Roland BT-12 is a compact, safe DTG printer for light-colored cotton that includes its own curing unit, making it ideal for retail kiosks. The Uninet iColor 560 is a maintenance-free laser transfer system that can decorate almost any surface—including dark cotton and polyester—using a heat-transfer process. The Uninet’s biggest advantage is its lack of maintenance; since it uses dry toner instead of liquid ink, it never clogs even if you don't use it for weeks. The Roland is much more convenient for printing a t-shirt in five minutes, but it is strictly limited to light cotton and A4 prints. For a business that wants to decorate everything from dark hoodies to wood and metal with zero maintenance hassle, the Uninet iColor 560 is the superior machine. While the Roland is a neat choice for light retail, the Uninet provides a much more professional and versatile business model. The Uninet iColor 560 is our winner for its extreme versatility and reliability.