Epson introduced its first desktop dye sublimation printing solution - the 60.9 cm (24”) SureColor F570 - at last week’s Printing United (formerly SGIA Expo) in Dallas, Tx. It's aimed at small businesses wanting to enter textile printing.
“Delivering fast, reliable dye-sublimation printing right out of the box, the new SureColor F570 is ideal for promotional products and apparel decoration, including personalizing awards, mugs, mousepads, and garment embellishments,” says the print technology manufacturer.
Tim Check, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, says: “This printer meets a market need for small size businesses wanting to enter the textile printer business with a low investment, easy-to-use dye-sublimation printer that will allow them to create personalized promotional products, fashion apparel and home décor and furnishings. The SureColor F570 delivers these small businesses high image quality in one of the most compact, feature-rich dye-sublimation printers in the market, that will even easily fit on a desktop for convenient use."
The dye-sub printer delivers professional-quality prints using PrecisionCore technology. It has a host of features to streamline workflow, including specialized transfer paper for both rigid and soft media, and a 50-sheet auto-feed tray and built-in cutter.
“The SureColor F570 delivers advanced features for easy dye-sublimation printing in a compact design in order to maximize workshop space,” Epson says. “Additional features include: PrecisionCore MicroTFP printheads that offer precision droplet control for outstanding quality; commercial-grade reliability with Nozzle Verification Technology; versatile media support; software optimized for dye-sublimation, including specialized drivers for both Mac and Windows; intuitive operation - LCD colour touchscreen simplifies print tasks; flexible connectivity - easily connect to the printer via USB, Ethernet or integrated wireless.
The SureColor F570 - designed to work exclusively with Epson ink - is now available for $US2,695 through authorized Epson resellers in the US. It's expected to be available soon in other markets.
