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SCREEN PRINTING
OYO showcases CTS imaging system joins the fold
its new direct to
M&R has added three new
printers and an imaging system
screen system
to its portfolio. They include the
i-Screen Computer-to-Screen
(CTS) Imaging System, Abacus
Manual Numbering Press; the i-
Dot Digital Textile Printer and
OYO Instruments LP and its European subsidiary the Alpha 8 Oval Automatic
OYO Instruments Europe launched the new Textile Press. The i-Screen CTS
Goblin entry level Direct To Screen offering at this Imaging System uses i-Pak
Spring’s Printwear & Promotion exhibition in water-based UV-blocking ink
Birmingham. and high-resolution inkjet
Goblin joins OYO’s earlier Direct To Screen technology to generate opaque
offering the Diablo. images on emulsion-coated
Like Diablo, Goblin uses OYO's existing thermal screens.
print head technology to image a stencil onto a CTS images are superior to
standard coated screen using a thermal transfer traditional film positives,
ribbon system. delivering greater detail and
The print head can image at 15 linear inches per smoother halftone transitions.
minute, applying an image mask to conventionally And because i-Screen generates
coated screens in less than two minutes per the image directly to the screen,
frame, at up to 600 dpi resolution (1200 dpi for there’s no need for vacuum
the Diablo). hold-down during the exposure
process.
This, coupled with the fact that
light doesn’t have to penetrate
layers of film and glass, can
reduce exposure time up to two-thirds. The system Absolute Position® Technology (APT) and i-Color
includes computer, monitor, and M&R’s i-Block RIP RIP Software.
software. i-Block provides full image scaling and The i-Dot’s startup kit includes a full set of i-Pak
positioning, has presets for common applications, ink cartridges; eight i-Clean cartridges for
and can be user-customized for specific art types printhead flushing; i-Prep fabric pre-treatment for
and various mesh counts. dark and coloured garments; i-Tack pallet adhesive
i-Screen accepts most static and self-tensioning and i-Clean solution for cleaning individual
screen frames in sizes up to 79 x 109 cm (31 x printheads.
43ins) and is capable of producing image areas up APT uses M&R's high-resolution servo encoder.
to 64 x 93 cm (25 x 36.5ins). This enables i-Dot to print multiple layers of ink on
dark and coloured shirts with unmatched layer-to-
Count on Abacus layer accuracy.
The Abacus Manual Numbering uses a modified The i-Color RIP software converts data files into
Chameleon 8-station manual press as its base and printed images. It can print images in nine file
The washable mask is applied with a thermal a 20-printhead Duo-Deck configuration on top formats.
transfer process that eliminates the use of film, making it easy to print two-colour numbers.
ink, toner, and chemicals. Abacus accepts a wide variety of pallets, including When a carousel won’t fit
Goblin accepts frame sizes commonly used in flat and five types of swivel-and-slide numbering Alpha 8, available in Standard (50 x 70cm print
textile print shops, up to 23 x 31ins. The new pallets. size) and Jumbo (80 x 110cm print size) models, is
system outputs a stencil directly onto a screen Abacus can simultaneously accommodate screen M&R’s new take on the oval-shaped press. Its
thereby removing the interim step of having to frames up to 51 x 61 cm (20 x 24ins) in all 20 shape takes up less floor space than comparable
produce the film positive. Goblin uses OYO’s printheads, or screen frames up to 58 x 79 cm (23 carousel presses.
patented 14ins wide 600dpi thermal print head x 31ins) in every other printhead. M&R offers a The 8-station Base/Drive Module supports up to 6
for imaging up to 14ins wide onto frames sizes wide selection of pallet arms, including numbering printheads, while the Plug & Print™ modular
up to 23 x 31ins. Diablo uses an 18ins wide pallets in 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 cm (4, 6, 8, 10 design provides for expansion, in six-station
1200dpi print head for wider format and higher and 12ins) number sizes. increments, up to 62 stations on the Standard
resolution imaging onto frames sizes up to 25 x Indexer handles (optional) make it easy to rotate model, and up to 32 stations on the Jumbo.
36ins. the lower carousel. Features include a machine- The servo-drive indexing system combines high
OYO also showcased its range of tooled and polished 7.62 cm (3ins) centre shaft, speed with smooth operation and precise control.
ThermoImpression® Imagesetters including the heavy-duty tapered roller bearings, extra-large It also incorporates multiple-indexing capability.
range topping Liberator XE model with the knobs, micro-registration with dual off-contact Hooded sweatshirts, pant legs, cut pieces, T-shirts,
world’s only 1200dpi thermal print head and up adjustment, and tool-free spring tension and most other types of textiles can be easily
to 54ins wide imaging widths, offering up to adjustment. loaded and properly located on the Alpha 8,
120lpi screen rulings. maximizing production and flexibility.
From the cost effective smaller format TechStyler Dotting the i’s At 80 x 110 cm (31.4 x 43.5ins), Alpha 8 Jumbo
and TechSetter models to the larger format M&R’s i-Dot has nearly everything you need to get features the largest standard image area ever
Liberator models, all OYO imagers output started in digital textile printing. offered on a M&R textile press. It also features a
between 30-54 linear feet of film per hour, up to It comes with a 36 x 52 cm (14 x 20.5ins) pallet dual-drive servo system.
10 times faster than an inkjet solution and with but can print images up to 41 x 51 cm (16 x
superior UV densities and screen rulings. 20ins) on 100% cotton, 50/50 cotton blend, and For more information about M&R machines in the
some polyester fabrics. The image quality and ink- UK contact dave@daveroper.co.uk, 01299 409288
For more information visit www.oyo.co.uk saver capability is made possible by M&R’s or visit www.mrprint.com
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