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EPSON Three dye sublimation printer options and a DTG one too
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he Epson SureColor SC-F Series of printers offers three options for businesses wishing to get into dye sublimation and one option for those looking to diversify into DTG printing.
The 64-inch SC-F9200 has been designed to help manufacturers produce high-quality, mass-production textiles for clothing and sportswear, soft signage and flags, décor and home furnishing textiles, quickly and consistently while keeping costs low. With two TFP printheads it offers fast printing speeds up to 100sq m/hr draft mode, 56sq m/hr production mode, 27sq m/hr quality mode. With Epson
Blank sourcing – types of fabric for direct to fabric printing
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Ultrachrome inks it is easy to achieve a very low cost per square metre and keep overall printing costs down. Two high-capacity ink supply systems for longer, uninterrupted print runs and less time spent replenishing inks. A large after heater/optional air dryer means products are in optimal condition for winding on to the highly-accurate take-up system.
SC-F7200
The 64-inch SC-F7200 has been developed specifically for the roll-to-roll textile market. Ideal for companies looking to increase their current dye sublimation offerings or requiring higher productivity, larger formats and medium- to-high-volume print runs. Print speeds up to 58.9sq m/hr for superior quality textiles for home textiles, clothing and sportswear, soft signage, plus the
flexibility to expand production capabilities with sublimation onto rigid substrates. High-capacity ink system mean a low printing cost per square metre. Epsonʼs genuine inks ensures less cleaning and fewer printhead replacements needed to help reduce possible downtime.
The 44-inch SC-F6200, with print speeds up to 63.4sq m/hr, developed specifically for the production of high-quality printed textiles and promotional goods and is the perfect entry- level dye sublimation printer for low-to-medium print runs. Offers print companies flexibility to increase product offerings as it can be used to print on soft and rigid substrates such as wood, metal, plastic and ceramic. To help businesses keep their costs low, the printer features high-capacity inks and low power consumption. All models feature Epsonʼs PrecisionCore technology and TFP printheads that work in tandem with Epsonʼs new high-density HDK Black ink, developed for use in textile printing to produce deep, neutral blacks and dense shadows. The SC-F Series offers users the complete package with hardware, software, printhead, ink and sublimation paper all made and supported by Epson. The printers are easy to install and use and also supplied with Wasatch software so ready to start printing straight away, without the need for further investment. They also come with one year warranty as standard, with extended warranty options available.
SC-F6200 SC-F2000
Epsonʼs SureColor SC-F2000 direct to textile desktop printer features Epsonʼs PrecisionCore TFP printhead, prints onto a wide range of textiles and media up to 25mm thick, is easy to set up and use, and is fast – printing a single T shirt in 27 seconds. UltraChrome DG ink and Garment Creator software make it simple to produce customised designs onto a range of items and offers businesses the opportunity to start making money instantly.
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here are many different elements to consider when choosing what type of blank to print on – such as material, fit, quality and price. The first place to start is to find a reputable supplier – look online or for someone locally for advice, samples and costs, etc.
Direct-to-fabric printers work best with cotton substrates but it is a good idea to experiment as results can vary depending on what is being produced and type/colour of fabric, design, inks, etc. For example, a 100% close knit (ring spun) cotton T shirt will have a much softer feel to it than ordinary 100% cotton – it usually prints better too. The cotton/ polyester blends tend to be softer to the touch – the most popular combination being 50% cotton and 50% polyester.
Another fabric type available is marled with spots of colours like grey or black woven into the material. A typical marled grey T shirt will usually be 90% cotton and 10% polyester. Tri-blend fabrics are also marled with specs of other colours, usually 50% polyester, 25% cotton and 25% rayon and are ultra-soft with a stretchy feel. They are slightly higher in price and need pre-treatment before printing. Other materials available include eco-friendly organic cottons, which are ideal for printed items such as tote bags and can be a plus when it comes to marketing the printed products.
Top tips for direct to
fabric printing l In order to achieve the best possible print quality, the design should be a high resolution image – either a PDF, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or RAW
file is best. l It is important that the image does not overlap the print area as this can cause imperfections and
inconsistencies in the final print, such
as bleeding or smudging. l If printing on dark fabric use pre-treatment liquid remembering to apply even layer and dry on heat press
before printing. l Always clean any dust or fibres from
the fabric using a sticky roller. l Use a heat press to iron out any creases in fabric so that it lies flat
when printing. l Fabric placed on DTG printer platen needs to be completely flat – secure with masking tape if necessary.
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