Textile Printing
Epson Unveils its First 76-Inch Industrial Dye-Sublimation Textile Printing Solution
Monday 24. August 2020 - Epson America today announced its first 76-inch industrial-level dye-sublimation solution - the SureColor F10070. Designed to offer reliability, versatility and round-the-clock productivity at a low total cost of ownership, the SureColor F10070 was engineered to meet the evolving needs of todays textile industry and support the expansion of textile sourcing and production in the U.S.
High-Performance SureColor F10070 Delivers Industrial Reliability and Round-the-Clock Productivity
Featuring four 4.7-inch PrecisionCore printheads and a new hot-swappable ink system, the printer delivers continuous roll-to-roll performance at production speeds up to 2,700 sqft/hr.1 An ideal solution for print shops looking to fulfill large orders, it consistently produces high-quality, bright textiles for fashion, sports apparel, home décor, soft signage, and more.
“This year weve 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 todays marketplace to help shorten lead times, decrease costs and streamline workflows.”
The SureColor F10070 comes equipped with an array of industrial-level features to maximize productivity and support continuous production. New user-replaceable 4.7-inch PrecisionCore printheads deliver high-productivity with extreme drop placement accuracy for sharp detail, bright colors and outstanding print quality. Leveraging renowned UltraChrome DS ink technology,2 the SureColor F10070 is the first Epson printer to feature a hot-swappable ink system that automatically switches from an empty ink pack to a new ink pack mid-print for uninterrupted printing. The new ink system reduces overall ink cost by over 50 percent3 and allows for longer print runs without user intervention. Touting a redesigned 9-inch touchscreen control panel, SureColor F10070 operators can see the image printing, monitor print, paper, and ink status, as well as understand environmental conditions for optimized print performance.
Designed for demanding industrial environments, the SureColor F10070 includes a new air filtration system and supports an advanced auto-paper tension control and fabric head wiper system to clean media and remove dust prior to printing. In addition, a new compact media dryer includes a front and underside heater reaching temperatures up to 230-degrees and 122-degree Fahrenheit, respectfully, to ensure full-speed print performance in a space saving design.
A true turnkey solution, the SureColor F10070 includes the new Epson Edge workflow software featuring an Adobe PostScript 3 engine for powerful color management and seamless workflow integration. In addition, the SureColor F10070 is one of the first Epson printers compatible with Epsons new production-management Cloud Solution PORT, providing an operational dashboard view of a production line with cloud-based printer fleet reporting.
More about the SureColor F10070
The new SureColor F10070 is designed to achieve breakthrough productivity with a range of features designed to support around-the-clock production, including:
Breakthrough Productivity Four 4.7-inch PrecisionCore printheads deliver industrial-level, roll-to-roll performance at speeds up to 2,700 sqft/hr1
Brilliant Image Quality High-density Black ink produces exceptional color saturation and high contrast
Seamless Workflow Powerful Epson Edge workflow software featuring an Adobe PostScript 3 Engine
Predictable, Reliable Performance Advanced auto paper-tension control and fabric head wiper enable simple, continuous production
More Ink; Less downtime Low-cost, high-capacity replaceable ink pack system holds up to 20 Liters of ink per color, which allows for longer print runs without user intervention
Performance Optimized Epson DS Transfer Paper Multipurpose, Rigid Photo Optimized, Adhesive Textile, and Production papers available
Turnkey Solution, Fully Supported by Epson – Includes one-year onsite warranty; extended service plans available
Support and Availability
The Epson SureColor F10070 ($89,995 MSRP) will ship direct from Epson America starting Sept. 1