Epson America, Chicago, has made its official entry into the direct-to-garment (DTG) market with the launch of two new purpose-built DTG inkjet printers: the SureColor F2000 standard edition and SureColor F2000 white edition.
Engineered by Epson from the ground up, the printers in the SureColor F2000 series can print directly onto garments – T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, tote bags and more – ranging from 100% cotton to 50/50 fabric blends. The Epson SureColor F2000 standard edition is a high-speed CMYK-only model; the white edition offers white ink for printing on dark or color fabrics.
The printers leverage Epson UltraChrome DG ink technology, a new water-based garment ink formulation developed specifically for the Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head, which boasts 360 nozzles per color, low-vibration meniscus control and ink-repelling coating technology.
Additional features include: a new print engine built specifically for DTG print applications; a 14” x 16” medium standard platen that is included with the unit; and Garment Creator software, which gives users the ability to review job history and estimate costs.
“For more than three years, Epson dedicated a team of mechanical, chemical and software engineers to create an all-new imaging technology designed for printing directly to garments,” says Larry Kaufman, product manager, professional imaging, Epson America Inc. “Delivering superior print quality and reliability to generate more revenue, these DTG printers offer versatility and customization for high-profit, short-run jobs.”
For more information, visit epson.com. — L.M.
