The print world never stands still for long and the launch of the Roland DTF printer, the TY-300, is already making waves in the apparel industry. This direct-to-film printer has been designed to help brands boost profitability and stay competitive by making apparel printing easier and more effective than ever while simultaneously reducing costs.
Launched in Japan last autumn it’s now available across Europe and is bringing exceptional image quality to the printed apparel industry. Let’s look at the main features and benefits of the latest DTF printer to join Roland’s range.
What Is Direct-To-Film Printing?
DTF printing is a technology which allows the transfer of designs onto items like sports bags, t-shirts, baseball caps and cushions etc. The design is printed on special PET film – film which has a coating to aid transfer. Printing is done with water-based inks and a special adhesive powder. The designs are transferred to the apparel with the use of a heat press. It’s a quicker method than screen printing for example, creating a highly durable and vibrant print.
The Key Features Of The TY-300 Roland DTF Printer
With the launch of the TY-300, Roland has created a printer which boasts the company’s customary high design standards and quality, but it has taken direct-to-film printing to the next level. Its main features include:
Upgraded Print Heads
Roland has redeveloped its print heads to allow for the precise expression of fine lines, tiny letters and intricate designs, including photographs. The two print heads are also staggered which allows for the application of white ink, essential for apparel printing
Outstanding Colours
The TY-300 has Roland’s patented True Rich Color 3 tech on board which achieves a truly vibrant and unique output. Two profiles with different white densities are available for optimal printing on fabric
Ink Saving
In line with many of Roland’s other printers this DTF printer has ink-saving capabilities to help cut costs whilst maintaining productivity. Their newly developed S-PG2 ink gives high quality output whilst reducing consumption. Inks are also certified under OECO-TEX ECO-PASSPORT which guarantees they don’t contain toxic substances in concentrations harmful to humans
Faster Speeds
The TY-300 boasts a speed of 10.9 m2/h, something which is important in high volume, direct-to-film printing
Automated Maintenance
To avoid print head nozzle loss they’re automatically cleaned according to the customer’s frequency of use. Customers themselves are now able to replace wiper cleaners, flushing sponges etc rather than relying on service personnel which minimises downtime
The Benefits Of the TY-300 For Your Business
If you run a custom apparel business or it’s an important area of revenue for your print shop, Roland’s latest DTF printer can help increase productivity whilst safeguarding consistency and quality.
Screen printing is still extremely popular among printers, but it requires multiple layers, particularly for complex designs, so the process is more laborious. In addition, the more detailed a screen-printed design is the more different or thicker it will feel. This is avoided with DTF printing which is faster and creates a uniform quality end product.
According to Roland, their latest DTF printer is up to four times (up to 45%) faster than their competitors’ and can even reach 17.48 m2/h in high-speed mode. Such an increase in productivity allows businesses to augment production and take on more projects with shorter turnaround times by printing more in a shorter period.
Additionally, the Roland TY-300 helps lower operating costs with its ink saving functions, easier maintenance and reduced downtime.
The TY-300 is perfect if you’re an established apparel printer and looking to stay ahead of the curve or if you wish to expand into textile printing without the limitations of traditional methods. It’s an investment which pays of in terms of increased quality, productivity and delivering exceptional results to your customers consistently.
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