Machinery News
Ricoh launches next generation direct to garment printer
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icoh is responding to the needs of the modern garment decorator for heightened productivity, best-in-class operation and ease of use with the launch of the Ricoh Ri 2000 direct to garment (DTG) printer. The Ricoh Ri 2000 prints 1200x1200dpi resolution on a wide range of garments, from traditional T shirts or tote bags to an extended application range of canvas shoes, baseball caps or long sleeve shirts. It also supports the production of textile face masks and safety vests via the flexibility of the quick-change magnetic platen mechanism and the automatic table height adjustment that easily switches between garment types. Graham Kennedy, director industrial printing, Ricoh Europe, said: “The new
empowering our customers to grow their business. "Working closely with early adopters in the continuously growing DTG market during product development, Ricoh customers can now enjoy the benefits of a DTG turnkey solution. The Ri 2000 meets the needs of innovative digital print providers, custom apparel online retailers, as well as traditional businesses offering added value by printing on garments. It joins Ricoh’s DTG portfolio that already includes the Ri 100 and Ri 1000 devices as the production flagship.”
The Ri 2000 addresses the growth market for individualised textiles
generation of DTG printer represents Ricoh's continued commitment to deliver industry leading inkjet solutions,
Roland DG ZT-1900 delivers exciting new digital opportunities in textile print
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he new ZT-1900 from Roland DG EMEA is a 1.9m wide high-production dye sublimation printer, which offers fast ROI due to impressively low running costs and efficient ink performance.
It delivers superb quality print on applications including; fashion, sportswear, personalised interior decoration and soft signage.
The Ri 2000 sets a new benchmark in terms of productivity and efficiency in its class. This is achieved by integrating hardware and advanced software end-to-end.
The Ricoh Ri 2000 is available now across EMEA.
Craft and hobby screen printing press introduced by Vastex
The CraftPrinter Model V-10 screen printing press
V The Roland DG ZT-1900 delivers superb quality print
The ZT-1900 enables reduced delivery times while delivering high-quality work to the most demanding customers with fast printing speeds – 220sq m/hr in draft mode and 150sq m/hr in production mode – and a mirrored CMYK configuration for increased productivity. An integrated infrared dryer means quick drying, and a 5kg ink container capacity enables fast finishing, while high levels of automation allow 24-hour production. The control software included on the printer means that ripped files can be printed again and again to allow reprinting of the same jobs quickly and easily.
Four high-precision double-channel Kyocera print heads deliver fine detailed text, superior image quality and vibrant solid colours. Roland's high-density dye sublimation inks produce a wide colour gamut and are compatible with coated and uncoated paper for production versatility. For extra flexibility the ZT-1900 also handles lightweight paper (>18gr/sq m) and large paper rolls up to 450kg to reduce paper cost and increase printing time without stops. Paul Willems, director of business development and product management EMEA, said: "The ZT-1900 is ideal for existing users of digital sublimation printers seeking to increase production, and for businesses who are currently using analogue methods who want to move into digital with a high-productivity, high-quality system. The cost efficienscy and low running costs of the ZT-1900 will also benefit anyone working to extremely tight margins.” The Roland ZT-1900 is available now across EMEA.
| 20 | November 2020
astex has introduced an all-new, low-cost CraftPrinter Model V-10 screen printing press for one-colour garments, promotional items, signage or other flat products. It accepts screens up to 58x78 cm and incorporates registration features typically unavailable on low-cost tabletop presses including all-steel construction, a no-warp steel pallet, floating head, three-point bearing lock, and screen off-contact and leveling adjustments. The compact unit measures 35.9x72.4cm and weighs 11.4 kg, making it portable. Options include a neck guide and rubber top for the included pallet, and a variety of specialised pallets for sleeves, youth-size garments, oversized garments, face masks, small signs, insulated can holders and other promotional items. For higher production and/ or multi-colour capability, the interchangeable print head, pallets and wheel lock assembly of the one-station/ one-colour V-10 press can be transferred to the rotary frame of the company’s V-100 model to build a two-, three- or four-colour press at reduced cost when needs increase.
Covered by a one-year warranty, the CraftPrinter press is shippable via UPS and comes with easy- to-follow instructions.
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
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