Images_Digital_Edition_September_2019

www.images-magazine.com SEPTEMBER 2019 images 57 PF DTG PRINTING Whether you’re creating personalised designs on cotton, sports motifs on polyester or even corporate logos on leather, there is a DTG printer (and ancillary equipment) that is capable of producing profitable full-colour prints with minimum fuss in a matter of minutes. We review the latest developments in this fast-paced sector of the garment and textile decoration market It’s as easy as DTG I-Sub: RoqPrint Now In an era of mass production and fast fashion, the RoqPrint Now promises “quick turnaround times and smaller print runs” offering a “viable and cost-effective option” for the web-to-print market, says Roq’s UK distributor, I-Sub. A 100% digital press, the RoqPrint Now combines a digital white and CMYK station, so that every colour of garment can be printed digitally. It is said that users are able to print different jobs in sequence without the down-time of screen and ink changes, enabling them to print an unlimited number of garments one after the other, each with its own unique design. The RoqPrint Now also features an inline process that takes the garment “from pre-treatment to total finishing in just one touch, which is a critical innovation in the DTG printing process,” says I-Sub. “Now an operator only needs to pick up a garment and scan its barcode to call up the assigned artwork and load it on the press. The RoqPrint Now does the rest. It is an excellent tool in automating workflow, minimising human touches per garment, reducing the risk of human error and improving profitability,” adds the company. As with all of I-Sub’s machinery, the RoqPrint Now is fully supported by its engineer support network. www.i-sub.co.uk The RoqPrint Now takes the garment from pre-treatment to total finishing in just one touch The Ricoh Ri100 Roxy A4 promises to print full-colour designs in less than 90 seconds TheMagicTouch: Ricoh Ri100 Roxy A4 The demand for instant personalisation continues to grow, says TheMagicTouch (TMT), and the Ricoh Ri100 Roxy A4 offers an entry-level, direct-to-textile printer that can meet those demands. “The all-in-one compact printer with its space-saving design creates the perfect retail personalisation opportunity.” The printer incorporates the latest Ricoh textile ink technology, enabling users to print full-colour designs and photographic quality images directly onto garments and textiles, says TMT. “Customers can experience their personalised product being produced within minutes, and ready for immediate use.” This can include cotton and polycotton T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, eco bags, cushions, aprons and even jute sacks. Full-colour designs are said to take less than 90 seconds to print, with no pre-treatment required, and at an average cost of less than 50p per print. The Ri100 Roxy A4 measures 400 x 520mm and weighs less than 25kgs, so it can be easily moved and re-positioned for external events or promotions. The printer is designed to be quick, clean and easy to use with its unique garment tray loading system, and also has an enclosed curing/heat press system to help remove any potential health and safety issues (making it especially well-suited for use in retail environments). It’s available from only £2,999 plus VAT, including delivery, installation and training, with various cash-back offers available throughout the autumn months. www.themagictouch.co.uk