Print & Cut System • Flex 20 · Flex 30

Education Flex Series Print & Cut Machines

Print-and-cut systems for decals, stickers, apparel & CTE programs

The Flex Series print and cut machine isn’t a poster printer — it’s a complete print-and-cut system that prints full-color graphics and automatically contour-cuts them in a single pass. Produce custom stickers, decals, window clings, heat-transfer apparel, labels, and banners in-house on durable, weatherproof ink. Built for CTE pathways in graphic design, sign-making, apparel, and entrepreneurship — and a strong fit for Perkins V, Title I, and Title IV-A funding. Available as the Flex 20 (CMYK) and the Flex 30 (CMYK + White).

Print & Cut In One Pass
School POs Accepted
Perkins V / CTE Fit
Unlimited Remote Support
Print + Contour Cut
Weatherproof Ink
White Ink (Flex 30)
Education Flex Series print and cut machine for schools by Poster Studio Express
1 Pass
Print & Contour Cut
20″ & 30″
Print & Cut Widths
CMYK + White
On the Flex 30
4,600+
Schools Nationwide
Not a Poster Printer — a Print & Cut System

Why Schools Choose the Flex Series

Eight reasons the Flex Series is the print-and-cut choice for CTE programs and creative classrooms — one machine that designs, prints, and cuts finished products students can actually use, wear, and sell.

Explore the Machine

Take a Closer Look at the Flex Series

Hover or tap any label to see what makes a print-and-cut machine different from a poster printer.

Eight built-in features make the Flex Series a complete print-and-cut system for schools.

Flex 20 print and cut machine with 8 labeled hotspots — Roll Media Bay, Print & Cut, Connectivity, VersaWorks RIP, Contour Blade, 1440 dpi Color, White Ink, and Eco-Solvent Ink
Hover or tap any label to see what it does
All 8 Flex Series Features

Roll & Sheet Media

Loads vinyl, heat-transfer film, window cling, holographic, and banner rolls up to 20″ or 30″ wide with automatic media detection.

Print & Cut in One Pass

Prints your full-color design, then automatically contour-cuts the exact shape — finished decals and stickers with no second machine.

Ethernet Connectivity

Connects over Ethernet so multiple classroom computers can send print-and-cut jobs to the same machine.

VersaWorks 7 RIP

The included professional print engine handles color management, PANTONE matching, nesting, and contour-cut output.

Precision Contour Blade

An adjustable drag knife with 30–500 gf cutting force cleanly cuts intricate shapes — from circles to detailed mascots and lettering.

Up to 1,440 dpi

Sharp, vibrant full-color graphics on durable eco-solvent ink — photo-quality stickers, decals, and signage.

White Ink (Flex 30)

A dedicated white-ink channel prints a solid white base so colors stay vivid on dark, clear, and metallic media.

Eco-Solvent Durability

Water- and UV-resistant ink means decals, car magnets, and window graphics survive sun, rain, and scrubbing without fading.

Customized For Any Budget

Education Flex Series Packages

Every package is available for the Flex 20 or Flex 30 — and the Flex 30 includes white ink. Pick the tier that matches how your program will use the system. A shipping & handling charge applies to each printer and package.

Software On Your PC

Education Flex Package B

The full media kit — software loaded on your PC.

  • 20″ or 30″ Education Flex Print & Cut Machine
  • 1 Set of Ink Cartridges (CMYK) — white ink included on the Flex 30
  • 1 Window Cling Roll
  • 1 Permanent Adhesive Roll
  • 1 Removable Adhesive Roll
  • 1 Holographic Roll
  • 1 Outdoor Banner Vinyl Roll
  • 1 Set of Blades
  • Design Software ONLY (loaded on your PC)
  • Remote Installation & Training
  • Unlimited Remote Tech Support
  • Lifetime Poster Design Service

* A shipping & handling charge applies to each printer & package.

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Essentials

Education Flex Package C

Print-and-cut essentials — lowest entry point.

  • 20″ or 30″ Education Flex Print & Cut Machine
  • 1 Set of Ink Cartridges (CMYK) — white ink included on the Flex 30
  • 1 Permanent Adhesive Roll — 20″
  • 1 Removable Adhesive Roll — 20″
  • Remote Installation & Training
  • Unlimited Remote Tech Support

* A shipping & handling charge applies to each printer & package.

Get Package C Pricing →
Education Flex Packages

Education Flex Print & Cut Packages

Every Education Flex package comes in a Flex 20 and a Flex 30 configuration — and the Flex 30 includes white ink for printing on dark, clear, and metallic media. Choose Package A for the fully loaded studio, Package B for the full media kit with software on your PC, or Package C for the print-and-cut essentials. Build your package & see pricing →

Package A is the fully loaded studio (2 ink sets, full media kit, 2 blade sets, Design Station + software) · Package B adds the full media kit with design software on your PC · Package C is the print-and-cut essentials. The Flex 30 includes white ink in every package.

Design It. RIP It. Monitor It.

A Complete Design-to-Cut Software Suite

Every Flex Series machine ships with professional, education-ready software — the VersaWorks 7 print engine, the Roland DG Connect App, and Roland DG Connect Designer (free for the first 3 months, then $16/month). Prep the artwork, RIP and print it, and monitor the machine from anywhere. VersaWorks 7 and the Connect App are included — no subscription.

Design It — Roland DG Connect Designer

Take control of your file design with the Visual Communication Module. Create and refine print-ready graphics, clean up artwork, remove backgrounds, and vectorize images — so you prepare files faster and keep quality consistent. Approachable enough for students. Free for 3 months, then $16/month.

RIP & Print It — VersaWorks 7

The professional print engine handles color management, PANTONE matching, nesting, and contour-cut output for crisp, repeatable results on every run.

Monitor It — DG Connect App

Check ink levels, job status, and machine health from a phone or computer — so your media center always knows when a job is ready.

See It In Action

The Flex Series in Motion

Watch the print-and-cut workflow and see how schools and CTE programs put the Flex Series to work.

Flex Series Print & Cut DemoWatch a design go from screen to finished, contour-cut decal.
The Flex Series in the ClassroomHear how a real school puts the Flex Series to work.
Perkins V & CTE Funding Fit

Built for Career & Technical Education

The Flex Series gives students real-world, industry-standard skills on real sign-shop equipment. It maps directly to CTE pathways and is a strong fit for Perkins V Career & Technical Education funding — plus Title I, Title IV-A, and district program budgets. Students design, print, cut, weed, and apply finished products — building the exact workflow used in real sign shops and apparel businesses.

Eligible Funding:Perkins VTitle ITitle IV-ADistrict Budgets
01

Graphic Design

Take projects from screen to finished, cut product.

Stickers · Decals · Logos
02

Sign Making

Decals, banners, window graphics, and wayfinding.

Banners · Window · Wayfinding
03

Custom Apparel

Heat-transfer spirit wear and team merch.

Shirts · Bags · Merch
04

Entrepreneurship

Run a real school store or student branding business.

School Store · Fundraising

Hands-on, workforce-ready skills on professional print-and-cut equipment — the same gear used in real sign shops and apparel studios.

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In-House vs Outsourcing

Make It In-House vs Outsourcing

Why schools bring print-and-cut in-house. Pick a project type, then tap any category to see how the Flex Series compares to a local sign shop or an online print service. Figures are directional estimates for planning — your costs and turnaround will vary.

Cost Per Sticker
Estimated per finished die-cut sticker (lower is better)
In-House (Flex Series)
$0.85/sticker
Local Sign Shop
$3.50/sticker
Online Print Service
$2.75/sticker
100-Sticker Run
Estimated cost for a class set of 100 (lower is better)
In-House (Flex Series)
$85/100
Local Sign Shop
$300/100
Online Print Service
$250/100
Why it matters for schools: Once the machine is funded, per-sticker cost drops to materials only — a school store or fundraiser pays it back fast.
Cost / Item
$0.85
vs. $2.75–$3.50 each
Turnaround
Same day
vs. 5–10 days
Design Freedom
100/100
vs. 50–70/100
Min. Order
1 piece
vs. 12–25 minimum
Durability
100/100
weatherproof ink

What You Can Make & Sell

A few of the most popular print-and-cut projects schools run on the Flex Series, with the media each one uses. Per-item figures are directional estimates for planning.Browse Flex print & cut supplies →

Window Clings
Printed & cut on Window Cling
School window clings created with a print and cut machine
Any custom shape
Est. Per Sq Ft
~$2.50
Great For
Front-door & office branding
Mascots, hours & wayfinding
No adhesive residue
Supply Store
Custom Apparel
Printed & cut on Heat-Transfer Vinyl
Custom school shirts made with a print and cut machine
Press & wear
Est. Per Shirt
~$3.20
Great For
Spirit wear & team merch
Club & event shirts
Add a heat press
Supply Store
Wall Art & Décor
Printed & cut on Removable Adhesive
School wall art created with a print and cut machine
Custom-cut decals
Est. Per Decal
~$1.10
Great For
Hallway & library murals
Cafeteria & gym graphics
Peels off clean
Supply Store
Everything You Need to Know

The Flex Series, Inside & Out

Switch tabs for full technical specs, frequently asked questions, and the print-and-cut supplies your program will use.

Print Performance

Machine TypeIntegrated print-and-cut (print + contour cutter)
ResolutionUp to 1,440 dpi
Print MethodPiezo inkjet
WorkflowPrint, then automatic contour cut in one pass
RegistrationAutomatic crop / registration-mark detection

Ink System & Color

Flex 20CMYK (4-color)
Flex 30CMYK or CMYK + White (5-color)
Ink TypeDurable eco-solvent — water & UV resistant
Cartridge Size220 mL
White Ink UsePrints a white base for dark, clear & metallic media (Flex 30)

Width & Media Handling

Flex 20 Max MediaUp to 20″ (515 mm) wide
Flex 20 Print & CutUp to 18.9″ (480 mm) wide
Flex 30 Max MediaUp to 30″ (762 mm) wide
Flex 30 Print & CutUp to 29″ (736 mm) wide
LoadingRoll-fed + sheet, automatic media detection

Cutting System

CuttingIntegrated contour cutting (drag knife)
Cutting Force30 to 500 gf, adjustable
Cutting Speed10 to 150 mm/s
BladeReplaceable; spare blade sets in Packages A & B
OutputKiss-cut (sticker) or full die-cut shapes

Connectivity & Software

NetworkEthernet (100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T)
Design SoftwareRoland DG Connect Designer — Visual Communication Module (free 3 months, then $16/mo)
RIP / Print EngineVersaWorks 7 (Windows & macOS)
MonitoringRoland DG Connect App (web, iOS, Android)
Color ToolsPANTONE libraries & spot-color matching in VersaWorks

Media Compatibility

Adhesive VinylPermanent & removable, indoor/outdoor
ApparelHeat-transfer vinyl (HTV) for shirts & bags
Glass & SpecialtyWindow cling, holographic, clear & metallic film
SignageOutdoor banner vinyl, labels, decals, posters
LoadableAny compatible roll up to full print width

Service & Support

InstallationRemote installation & training included
Tech SupportUnlimited remote tech support
Design ServiceLifetime Poster Design Service (Packages A & B)
ShippingShipping & handling charged per printer & package
Funding EligibilityPerkins V CTE, Title I, Title IV-A

Footprint & Power

Flex 20 Dimensions~42 × 24 × 25″ (W×D×H)
Flex 30 Dimensions~52 × 24 × 25″ (W×D×H)
Flex 20 Weight~137 lb
Flex 30 Weight~164 lb
Power Input100–240 V, 50/60 Hz

A print-and-cut machine prints a full-color graphic and then automatically contour-cuts the exact shape in one integrated pass. A poster printer only prints — you would still trim shapes by hand. The Flex Series prints your artwork and cuts it out for you, so you get finished stickers, decals, window clings, labels, and heat-transfer apparel pieces ready to peel and apply.

Schools use the Flex Series to create custom stickers and decals, window clings, heat-transfer apparel and spirit wear, tote bags, wall art and murals, classroom posters, labels, outdoor banners, and school branding and wayfinding signage. It’s ideal for spirit wear, fundraising, school stores, and student projects.

The Flex 20 prints and cuts media up to 20″ wide using CMYK ink. The Flex 30 prints and cuts up to 30″ wide and adds a white-ink channel (CMYK + White), which lets it print vivid graphics on dark, clear, and metallic media that CMYK alone can’t cover. Both offer the same precision contour cutting and durable eco-solvent ink.

Yes. The Flex Series gives students hands-on, industry-standard experience on real sign-shop equipment, mapping directly to CTE pathways in graphic design, sign-making, apparel, and entrepreneurship. Because it builds workforce-ready skills, it’s a strong fit for Perkins V funding, and many schools also fund it through Title I and Title IV-A. See funding sources →

Every Flex Series machine ships with a complete design-to-cut suite: Roland DG Connect Designer (Visual Communication Module) for creating and refining print-ready artwork — cleaning up images, removing backgrounds, and vectorizing graphics (free for the first 3 months, then $16/month); VersaWorks 7 as the professional RIP and print engine for color management, white-ink layering on the Flex 30, and contour-cut output; and the Roland DG Connect App for monitoring ink levels, job status, and machine health from a phone or computer.

The Flex Series prints and cuts on self-adhesive vinyl (permanent & removable), heat-transfer vinyl, window cling, holographic media, labels and sticker stock, outdoor banner vinyl, and posters. The Flex 30 with white ink can also print on dark, clear, and metallic media. Browse Flex supplies →

The Flex Series is designed to be approachable. The included design software is beginner-friendly, the machine handles the print-and-cut workflow automatically, and every package includes remote installation & training plus unlimited remote tech support — so your program is up and running quickly and help is always a call away.

Three packages are available for the Flex 20 or Flex 30. Package A is fully loaded (two ink sets, a complete media kit, two blade sets, a Design Station with software, install, training, support, and lifetime design service). Package B includes a single media starter kit with design software on your own PC. Package C covers the print-and-cut essentials. The Flex 30 includes white ink in every package, and a shipping & handling charge applies to each printer and package.

Yes — we accept school and district POs with standard net 30 terms. Most Flex purchases qualify for Perkins V CTE, Title I, and Title IV-A funding, plus state and district purchasing contracts. See every funding source we work with →

Every Flex print-and-cut supply your program will use — ink, adhesive vinyl, window cling, heat-transfer media, banner vinyl, and blades. Browse all Flex supplies →

Ink, Blades & Accessories

Print & Cut Media

Ready to Bring Print & Cut Into Your School?

Get instant pricing, see funding options, or schedule a live Zoom demo with one of our school specialists. Put a complete sign-and-sticker shop in your CTE program or media center — and start making finished products from day one.

Trusted by 4,600+ schools • Print & cut in one pass • School POs accepted • Perkins V / CTE funding fit • Unlimited remote tech support