HP has updated its 3.2m-wide HP Stitch S1000 dye-sub printer for the soft signage and interior décor markets.
The new machine runs at up to 220m2.hr, with the possibility of doubling throughput on substrates of up to 1.6m wide via a dual roll accessory. 10l bulk ink tanks, spreader rollers and the ability to handle rolls up to 300kg improve its unattended printing capabilities. A Smart Nozzle Compensation system and Optical Media Advance Sensor Plus work together to ensure reliable image quality while operating at pace.
There is a newly incorporated contact heater said to offer enhanced backlit saturation performance on direct-to-fabric jobs. There is also an additional integrated aerosol and vapor extraction system.
Combined with the HP PrintOS app, print operations can be controlled anywhere, anytime, whilst also allowing PSPs to make data-driven decisions. If working with a fleet, the HP Configuration Center ensures jobs are distributed efficiently for maximum productivity, with a built-in spectrophotometer providing color consistency across fleet.
Tests show that in 40% less time, a single operator can load both transfer and textile rolls - enabled by features including automatic media tension adjustment, simple media path, automatic and optimized printhead cleaning, and a device warm-up process that occurs in parallel with loading.
The updated HP Stitch S1000 uses Eco Passport certified dye-sub inks. The device also benefits from HP’s free printhead recycling scheme, via the HP Planet Partners initiative. Meanwhile, the outer carton of a S1000 ink cartridge is made from cardboard and can be recycled locally.