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PF DIGITAL PRINTING www.images-magazine.com 80 images APRIL 2020 Epson: SureColor SC-F500 24” dye sublimation printer The Epson SureColor SC-F500 24” dye sublimation printer has been developed to help print service providers meet the demand for printed phone covers, mugs, mouse mats, key rings, T-shirts, cushions and much more. “It requires no specialist knowledge to set up, operate or maintain, and offers fast turnaround times, reliability and a low total cost of ownership. Also, by offering these services in-house, you can support last-minute orders without the need to send them off-site.” The SC-F500 has been designed with ease of use, productivity and efficiency in mind, offering a refillable ink solution in 140ml bottles, which can even be used to replenish the ink while printing, as well as Wi-Fi connectivity – a first in Epson’s dye sublimation range. It also features a head-guard for dust prevention, a 4.3” touchscreen and a media auto-switch to enable users to switch between cut sheets and roll media with ease, not to mention the company’s LFP Accounting Tool to help accurately calculate print costs. www.epson.co.uk Hybrid Services: Mimaki Tx300P-1800 MkII “Uniquely designed with versatility at its core, the new Mimaki Tx300P-1800 MkII enables both direct-to- textile and transfer printing, with interchangeable platens and three different ink combinations, providing unrivalled flexibility within a single system and opening new doors for print companies,” says Hybrid Services, exclusive Mimaki distributor for the UK and Ireland. “With Mimaki’s Tx300P-1800 digital textile printer having led the way for high-quality, cost-effective printing, the evolutionary MkII now adds sublimation transfer printing to its capabilities, opening up a host of possible new materials and applications.” The new hybrid digital textile printer is designed as an ideal entry-level solution, having the capability to fulfil diverse requirements, from fashion textiles to interior fabrics and wallpaper, within one system. “It affords both smaller print service providers and large volume production houses all of the many benefits of digital print technology, including more cost-effective short runs and faster turnarounds,” explains Hybrid. Brett Newman, chief operations manager at Hybrid, adds: “The latest version of Mimaki’s Tx300P is destined to be another popular model for our market. Its inbuilt flexibility opens up more opportunities to deliver a range of products, respond faster to customer demand, and operate at speed and high quality.” www.hybridservices.co.uk The new Mimaki Tx300P-1800 MkII enables both direct- to-textile and transfer printing The SC-F500 is the first in Epson’s dye sublimation range to have Wi-Fi connectivity