Johannesburg, 03 Oct 2013
Epson has expanded its presence in the fabric printing market with the launch of its first direct-to-garment t-shirt printer, the Epson SureColor SC-F2000.
The Epson SureColor SC-F2000 is available in two versions: as a high-speed, four-colour printer (CMYK), and a five-colour (CMYKW) printer that offers the added benefit of white ink for printing on dark or coloured fabrics.
Combining high performance with low maintenance and running costs, the two models make it possible for businesses such as online t-shirt printing companies, mass production t-shirt companies and even corporate users to offer a high quality, efficient fabric design and print service.
The printer is capable of printing a single white t-shirt in 27 seconds when using dual colour mode, and a dark coloured t-shirt in 1 minute and 51 seconds, using white and colour ink, ensuring production is quick without sacrificing print quality. The Epson SureColor SC-F2000 also offers a resolution of up to 1 440 x 1 440 dpi for accurate dot shape and placement, while its wide colour range produces vibrant colours, sharp contours and smooth gradations.
"For over three years, Epson dedicated a team of mechanical, chemical, and software engineers to create an all-new imaging technology dedicated for printing directly to garments," says Vernon Mellors, LFP Business Account Manager for Epson South Africa.
"Designed using the latest advancements in performance imaging, like our purpose-built Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head, along with our all-new garment ink technology - Epson UltraChrome DG - the Epson SureColor SC-F2000 series will become the new benchmark in high-performance garment imaging," he says.
Both Epson SureColor SC-F2000 versions deliver short-run, print-on-demand level production, image quality and reliability. They have the ability to print directly onto a wide variety of fabrics, including, but not limited to, t-shirts, hoodies, jackets and scarves - from 100% cotton to 50/50 fabric blends.
Garment Creator software by Epson is bundled with the package, and includes a cost calculation function, allowing you to estimate the print cost by calculating the amount and cost of the ink used for each print job.
"This is the first printer where a print head, ink and chassis have been designed and manufactured by a single brand, to meet the needs of the fabric-printing industry. The hardware and ink work together to achieve great results and users benefit from the reliability and high-quality output that Epson is renowned for," concludes Mellors.
The Epson SureColor SC-F2000 is available from November 2013.
Key features:
Prints a t-shirt in 27 seconds in its fastest print mode1 |
White ink mode, colour ink mode or dual colour depending on set-up |
Platen 14 x16 inches (355x406mm) with frame included |
Full front operation with a colour LCD panel |
Low maintenance |
Can print on thick media up to 25mm |
TFP printhead |
CMYKW 5-colour UltraChrome DG inks supplied in 250 or 600ml cartridges |
Wide colour gamut |
Low ink consumption |
White ink mode, colour ink mode or dual colour depending on set-up |
Certified part Oeko-Tex Standard2 |
Pre-treatment kit will be available, which includes 20L of pre-treatment liquid for roughly 3 000 t-shirts |
Different size platen enabling correct fit depending on t-shirt size and print area (small: 10 x 12 inches (254 x 305 mm), medium: 14 x 16 inches (355 x 406 mm), large: 16 x 20 inches (406 x 508 mm) |
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