How to Start a Profitable Print Business  with Roland Equipment

📍 Colorado’s Creative Boom = Print Business Opportunity

If you’re a creative entrepreneur in Colorado—whether you’re in Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, or Fort Collins—there’s never been a better time to start your own print business. From custom t-shirts and stickers to signage, wall art, and personalized gifts, the demand for unique, high-quality printed products is exploding.

Thanks to advancements in compact, affordable wide-format printers like those from Roland DGA, you don’t need a giant warehouse or massive investment to launch your own business. Whether you’re turning a side hustle into a full-time gig or starting a new company altogether, Roland’s VersaSTUDIO and UV printers make it simple to get started—and ABT is here to support you every step of the way, right here in Colorado.

🎯 Why Start a Print Business in Colorado?

Colorado is one of the most entrepreneur-friendly states in the U.S., with a strong small business community and booming industries that rely on printed products. Here’s why the timing is perfect:

• Local Events & Tourism: Street fairs, markets, concerts, and festivals constantly need signage, apparel, and merchandise.

• Small Business Boom: Coffee shops, breweries, yoga studios, and boutiques need custom branding products.

• Creative Communities: Artists, Etsy sellers, and side hustlers are building niche product lines that need high-quality printing.

• Growing Demand for Personalization: Consumers want customized products more than ever—DTF shirts, printed mugs, labels, decals, and more.

🖨️ What You Can Print with Roland Equipment

Roland offers professional-grade printers that are perfect for startups. With their compact size, versatility, and stunning print quality, you can produce:

• Custom t-shirts and hoodies

• Stickers, decals, and labels

• Canvas prints and wall art

• Personalized mugs and water bottles

• Signs, banners, and window graphics

• Packaging and branded marketing material

• Vehicle graphics and wraps

With Roland’s VersaSTUDIO BN2 or VersaUV LEF printers, the possibilities are nearly endless.

🏁 Step-by-Step: How to Launch Your Colorado Print Business

✅ Step 1: Define Your Niche

Choose what you want to specialize in based on your skills, interests, and local market demand:

• Apparel & Merch: Focus on trendy t-shirts, hoodies, or baby clothes.

• Small Batch Stickers: Great for artists, Etsy sellers, or product labels.

• Local Business Branding: Print signage, window decals, menus, and packaging.

• Event Printing: Offer on-demand printing for concerts, expos, and festivals.

💡 Pro Tip: Look around your local community for needs—brewery labels, yoga studio signs, or wedding signage are big opportunities.

✅ Step 2: Choose the Right Roland Printer

Here are two of the most versatile models for new business owners:

🖨️ Roland VersaSTUDIO BN2-20 Series

Perfect for starting small but thinking big. This compact 20″ eco-solvent printer/cutter combo lets you produce everything from apparel transfers to labels on a budget.

• Built-in contour cutting

• Prints on heat transfer vinyl, sticker media, and banner materials

• Compact and desktop-friendly

• Great for: t-shirts, decals, iron-ons, signs

💰 Approximate Cost: $5,000–$6,000
📍 Available nationally through ABT

🖨️ Roland VersaUV LEF2 Series

For printing directly onto objects, this UV flatbed printer supports high-margin personalization of everything from pens to phone cases.

• Prints on acrylic, wood, leather, plastic, glass, and metal

• Ideal for custom gifts and packaging

• Exceptional print quality and tactile effects

💰 Approximate Cost: $15,000–$25,000
🎯 Great for: Etsy sellers, makers, and high-end personalized products

✅ Step 3: Budget and Plan Your Setup

You don’t need to break the bank to start. Here’s a basic startup budget:

💡 Need financing? Ask ABT about affordable equipment leasing or monthly payment plans.

✅ Step 4: Set Up a Workspace

Many Roland printers can fit in a home studio, basement, or spare office space. Make sure your space includes:

• A clean area for printing and cutting

• Ventilation if using solvent-based media

• Space for packaging and storage

• Good lighting for quality control and product photography

🏠 Whether it’s your garage in Longmont or a studio in Colorado Springs, you don’t need much space to get started.

✅ Step 5: Market Locally & Online

Promote your new business using a mix of local and digital marketing:

• Google Business Profile: Get found in your local area.

• Instagram/TikTok: Show behind-the-scenes content and products.

• Etsy or Shopify: Sell to a wider audience online.

• Local Events & Pop-Ups: Attend farmers markets, art walks, or holiday shows.

• Partner with Local Businesses: Offer to print branded swag or signage.

🎯 ABT Tip: Use Canva or Adobe Express to create clean, professional marketing materials. Great design sells.

🛠️ Why Work with ABT for Your Roland Setup?

As an authorized Roland reseller in Colorado, ABT provides far more than just hardware. We offer full support from consultation to service, including:

• ✅ Equipment demos and walkthroughs

• ✅ Local service and repair if issues arise

• ✅ Supplies and media recommendations

• ✅ Financing options for startups

• ✅ On-site or virtual training to get you up and running

You’re not just buying a printer—you’re gaining a Colorado-based partner in your success.

💬 Real Success Story: Fort Collins Startup Goes Full-Time with Roland

Jessie, a Fort Collins artist, started printing stickers with a Roland BN-20 in her garage. After six months of consistent Etsy sales, she upgraded to a BN2-20 with help from ABT. Today, her brand is sold in over 10 Colorado retailers, and she’s expanded into wall decals and branded packaging.

“Working with ABT meant I had real people I could call when I needed help. They made it easy to get started and grow fast.” — Jessie D.

🚀 Ready to Launch Your Print Business?

If you’ve got creativity, hustle, and a dream—Roland technology and ABT can help make it a reality.

🖨️ Get Started Today:

👉 Book a free consultation
👉 Test-drive Roland printers at ABT
👉 Explore financing and equipment bundles

Whether you’re launching in Denver, Loveland, or anywhere in between, ABT is your local partner in print business success.