Epson used its stand (or a part of it) to indicate how a printshop might match a number of applied sciences into its workspace to provide it the flexibility to function a number of income streams, and to launch its new DTG/DTF printer.
Heather Kendle, senior massive format product supervisor at Epson stated, “We’re actually displaying our prospects learn how to make cash, notably by personalisation. We’re seeing robust progress there, with many alternatives for print companies.”
All Epson know-how is predicated on the Precision Core printheads, which Kendle stated, supplied “precision, excessive density, and repeatability”.
Epson used the present to launch the brand new SureColor F2200 direct-to-garment printer, which it says is right for start-up firms or medium-volume companies that want excessive ranges of flexibility and accuracy, with quick turnaround occasions.
Designed to provide complicated designs on a wide range of clothes, the SureColor F2200 makes use of Epson’s superior PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead know-how to supply quicker printing and knowledge processing speeds, leading to a productiveness improve of as much as 25 per cent over its predecessor, whereas sustaining print high quality. With a compact, flat prime design that enables set up into smaller areas, flexibility is enhanced by Epson’s bundled GarmentCreator2 software program, which the corporate says allows the printing of each DTG and DTF, and improves the standard of superb strains and small textual content.
A clear lid and inside mild allow simple print-status checking, whereas there may be an intuitive 4.3-inch touchscreen. With computerized carriage peak adjustment, the F2200 stays steady with minimal adjustment by the person, and the platen will be simply eliminated and connected by hand, making adjustment for printing totally different clothes “fast and easy”. The GarmentCreator2 software program, options quicker knowledge processing properly as 600dpi decision.
“Though the DTG market has turn out to be difficult, as a consequence of DTF know-how,” stated Kendle, “this improvement provides new and medium-volume companies a cheap and versatile choice that delivers excellent high quality and might simply be scaled to fulfill future wants.”
The F2200 makes use of new UltraChrome DG2 Ink Pouches, as a substitute of cartridges. These 800ml pouches (beforehand 600ml) imply a decrease change frequency, and considerably diminished wastage, by way of area and weight, in contrast with ink cartridges. Epson’s DG2 ink additionally reduces bleed between yellow and black, which is necessary for functions similar to mild T-shirts, and maintains color consistency with DG ink.
Objects included in Epson’s personalisation zone ranged from custom-designed t-shirts, pictures and canvas functions to bespoke mugs, notebooks, cellphone instances, magnets, coasters and water bottles. Elsewhere on the stand there are skis, surf boards, deck chairs, towels and a colourfully wrapped jet ski; and fantastically made garments and high fashion with unique designs on a spread of various materials from among the world’s main trend designers. Epson says the number of items on show demonstrates the numerous versatile functions of Epson’s intensive digital printer vary utilizing the most recent dye sublimation, DTG, signage (embracing UV, eco-solvent and resin) and direct-to-fabric printing applied sciences.
“Fespa this 12 months is all about demonstrating how Epson digital printing know-how can produce lovely, bespoke merchandise that improve our lives,” defined Kendle. “Many small and medium sized companies are utilizing Epson’s digital printing know-how to provide and retail designed, fascinating, personalised gadgets, and we’re displaying many superb examples of these things on our stand. We’re additionally demonstrating how on-demand digital direct-to-textile printing know-how can mix with recycled supplies and extra eco-friendly inks, utilizing much less water in contrast with analogue strategies, to provide way more sustainable merchandise.”