Mimaki has launched the Tx500P-3200DS, a 3.2m direct sublimation printer with in-line heat fixation unit, that can run at up to 130m2/hr in four-colour print mode and up to 105m²/hour in six-colour. Print resolution is up to 720 x 1080dpi using 12 printheads in a staggered three-line array. It can handle textile rolls up to 130kg. The first machines are expected to be shipped in January 2017 and will be available in the UK via Hybrid Services.
The in-line heat fixation unit, capable of generating temperatures of up to 200°C, means the Tx500P-3200DS is able to perform its full ‘single-step’ print and fixation process even at the highest operational speeds.
The machine automatically detects and cleans clogged print nozzles and substitutes good nozzles for printing during the process.
Mimaki cites the growing demand for soft signage, with its economic and environmental benefits, as a key driver behind the development of the new model, that is also expected to be a draw for those wanting to enter the home décor textile print market.