Focus on DTF Printing Your new super power
The DTF market in the UK has grown tremendously over the last few years. From the A1 entry-level machines to the 600mm roll-to-roll versions. AJS launched its printing division, to run alongside its already well-established embroidery and laser parts of the business, and the Polytech Pro is the latest offering. The new Polytech Pro is the game-changing next step for the direct to fi lm market, giving the end user the ability to achieve a larger more accurate colour gamut with the aid of the additional four spot colours to the machine, the fi lm roller supports are now three-way adjustable and the additional fi lm stabiliser fans have increased vacuum.
A Bespoke Digital Factory RIP helps to harness the increased colours available, with the addition of the four print heads and gives the ability to revert to the basic CMYK confi guration, if the machine needs to work on the same work payload as the normal Polytech. It also uses a larger-length applicator conveyor and additional quartz lamps help to dry and balance the characteristics of the printed fi lm.
A Bofa Oracle pure air unit is the only dedicated fume extraction for the DTF printing process in the UK. Designed from the ground up and tested on the Polytech Pro, Bofa International is the chosen partner of AJS for its printing and laser divisions. The Oracle is designed, built and supported by Bofa in the UK. The extremely large fi lter capacity and high airfl ow ensure the air pressure remains constant, giving a better feel and handle to the fi nished transfers. The Oracle uses a four-stage method of removing the contaminates from the air before venting to the outside with the aid of particulate, HEPA gas fi lters with an automatic fl uid drain.
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new product launch Mimaki has introduced its fi rst direct to fi lm (DTF) inkjet printer, the TxF150-75. Utilising a heat-based transfer method, the printer is ideal for creating premium, customised merchandising, sportswear and various other promotional textile applications.
Mimaki’s first DTF printer, the TxF150-75
Based on Mimaki’s best-selling 150 Series, the new TxF150-75 responds to the market need for a reliable, stable DTF technology. A built-in ink circulation system and degassed ink pack design help prevent common DTF issues, and by utilising proprietary Core Technologies, which include a nozzle check unit and nozzle recovery system, the printing process is carried out effi ciently with minimal user intervention. As the company’s fi rst entry into a new segment, Mimaki has created its own range of water-based pigment inks (PHT50) especially for this solution. These inks are Oeko-Tex Eco Passport certifi ed, guaranteeing that safety and environmental standards are met in line with Mimaki’s sustainability pledges. Unlike sublimation heat transfer printing, DTF is much more versatile when it comes to materials, able to work with more than just polyester and polyester blended materials, and on light or dark coloured fabrics.
The printer is supplied with Mimaki’s RasterLink7 RIP software, allowing users to have full oversight and the ability to streamline the process from the design to the fi nal product. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Hybrid Services, the TxF150-75 is commercially available via its network of specialist resellers now.
www.hybridservices.co.uk | 44 | May 2023
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk Mimaki enters DTF market with
AJS Embroidery Services
Polytech Pro
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