Epson America (Long Beach, CA) has announced the SureColor F10070, a 76-in., industrial-level dye sublimation printer. This machine is designed for “the evolving needs of today’s textile industry” and to “support the expansion of textile sourcing and production in the US,” per the company.
The SureColor F10070 features 4.7-in. PrecisionCore printheads, a new hot-swappable ink system (automatically switches from an empty ink pack to a new ink pack mid-print for uninterrupted printing) and prints up to 2,700 sq. ft./hr. Applications include soft signage, home décor, fashion, sports apparel and more.
“This year we’ve seen a need for businesses to alter production plans to better accommodate smaller orders and quicker turnaround times to meet changing consumer demands,” said Tim Check, senior product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America. “The new high-performance SureColor F10070 provides an efficient and cost-effective dye-sublimation solution for print shops looking to produce medium to large high-quality apparel runs and bid on incoming textile orders from businesses that sell direct to consumer. Moreover, the SureColor F10070 supports onshoring production needs in today’s marketplace to help shorten lead times, decrease costs and streamline workflows.”
For more information, visit epson.com.